Thanks to Instagram, top makeup artists who once worked behind the scenes are now sharing their techniques, favorite products, and stunning work. Here are our top 5 pros to follow for daily beauty inspiration. Whether you're seeking makeup ideas, admiring flawless looks, or tracking Fashion Week up close, these artists deliver essential insights on Instagram!
From editorial makeovers for major magazines and catwalk glamour to red-carpet glows on celebrities, Instagram overflows with pro-level shots to spark your creativity.
Meet our top 5 must-follow makeup artists.
As Procter & Gamble's creative design director, Pat McGrath wields massive influence on Instagram. Known for her innovative, daring style, she often applies makeup with her hands instead of brushes. This English artist of Jamaican heritage rose in the '90s with I-D magazine, collaborating with icons like Prada, Armani, and John Galliano. Follow her for exclusive behind-the-scenes shots, often pre-catwalk.
Her followers: 1.1 million
Why follow: For that VIP backstage access to the world's biggest fashion shows.
Video of the day:A makeup star with her own cosmetics line, Charlotte Tilbury glams up A-listers daily—yet her bio humbly notes she's a mom of two. Her feed blends fan-girl celeb snaps with pro insights, showcasing trends, her hero products, and Fashion Week looks.
Her followers: 1.1 million
Why follow: It transports you behind the velvet rope of fashion's elite events.
Tom Bachik elevates nails to couture levels as L'Oréal Paris' nail artist. His Instagram bursts with ideas for luxurious manicures on stars like J.Lo, Rita Ora, Rachel McAdams, Selena Gomez, Beyoncé, and Gwen Stefani. His portfolio turns subtle red-carpet details into high-end inspiration.
His followers: 124,000
Why follow: Get star-approved nail colors and realize even celebs need pros for perfect polish.
Chanel's Creative Makeup and Color Designer, Lucia Pica—from Naples—shares inspirations, tips, and daily influences. She trained with Charlotte Tilbury in London, glammed models for House of Holland, Louis Vuitton, and Giorgio Armani, now shining at Chanel.
Her followers: 41,700
Why follow: Her talent feels approachable, blending elite creativity with everyday simplicity.
From Burgundy, Tom Pêcheux has led Estée Lauder's creative makeup since 2009. He enhances natural beauty without heavy transformation. Close-up backstage shots from top shows make you feel in the mix, surrounded by today's it-models.
His followers: 104,000
Why follow: French flair, prime runway access, and the season's top faces!
