Top 10 International Makeup Artists

The famous makeup artists worldwide have time again created trends that have taken the fashion industry by storm. Good fashion is not limited to the Page 3 glitterati anymore. The current generation has a striking taste and is reinventing styles every day. But one’s makeup has to be on fleek to rock those innovative and fresh styles. From a-list celebrities to the most trending beauty and lifestyle influencers, everyone has their favorite makeup artists. Whether it is a photoshoot or a red carpet appearance, makeup artists never fail to groom the fashion icons to perfection. Some of us drooled over the looks created by them, and others aspired to become as skilled as these titans of the makeup industry. They have helped celebrities ace various looks with great swag and unflinching confidence. If you want to know more about the artists influencing the latest makeup trends worldwide, scroll down for the deets!

Top 10 International Makeup Artists

Here are the world’s top 10 international makeup artists who are recognized for their contribution in creating beauty through cosmetics. Here we go!

1. Bobbi Brown:

Hers is a well-recognized name in the world of fashion and makeup! Bobbi Brown is one of the most well-established makeup artists in the world. She is the CEO of her cosmetics company, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and also The Today Show’s beauty editor.

2. Laura Mercier:

Have you heard of Laura Mercier Cosmetics, Body & Bath, Skincare and Fragrance? Well, Laura Mercier is none other than its creator. Celebrities such as Juliette Binoche, Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker look only to her for makeup. Apart from dolling up celebs, she contributes to cover designs and editorial shoots for some of the world’s most popular magazines.

3. Richard Taylor:

He is one of the most well-known makeup artists in Hollywood. Winner of 5 Oscars, 4 BAFTAs and many other prestigious awards, Richard Taylor is the co-founder and co-director of Wellington’s Weta companies. You may recognize his name owing to his fantastic work on the Lord of the Rings.

4. Billy B:

He is the consulting makeup artist for the cosmetic giant, L’Oreal Paris. He has worked with international fashion and beauty magazines such as Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Vanity Fair. His creativity and flair is what has made him one of the most successful makeup artists today.

5. Pat McGrath:

She is named as one of the most prominent makeup artists in the world by international magazine Vogue. That’s saying something about her! Pat McGrath has worked with celebs like Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston and Madonna, just to name a few. She is currently Procter & Gamble’s Global Cosmetics Creative Design Director.

6. Charlie Green:

This is a woman who has been in the fashion and makeup industry for 20 years and is still one of the leading international makeup artists in the circuit! She is the talent behind some of the most fabulous red carpet looks sported by celebrities.

7. Rick Baker:

Do you remember the movie “An American Werewolf in London”? Well, here is the genius behind the fantastic makeup of the 1981 movie. He has received multiple Oscars for his creative work and is a record holder in the Guinness World Record Book for being the recipient of the most Oscars for contributing to makeup and style in Hollywood.

8. Stan Winston:

This is the man behind the international makeup for movies such as The Jurassic Park, Predator and Terminator series. He also worked in the movies Avatar and Iron Man. His creative genius is recognized both in Hollywood as well as on the international circuit.

9. Michele Burke:

Shadow, light, color and form is what this makeup genius works with and it is this combination that has made her one of the most esteemed makeup artists in the world. She has won 2 Oscars and 6 nominations for her contribution to make up in Hollywood.

10. Sam Fine: