Behind every celebrity’s iconic appearance is a top-tier glam squad that meticulously crafts those unforgettable looks defining our favorite stars. Central to this transformation is an exceptional makeup artist who breathes life into these looks! Get ready to meet the nominees for 2023’s Makeup Artist of the Year—some familiar, some new faces. One thing’s for sure: you’ll undoubtedly recognize the stunning faces they’ve beat, and you’ll leave with a fresh roster of beauty experts to draw inspiration from!
Rokael Lizama
Only so many makeup artists around the world can say they’ve had the pleasure of welcoming Beyoncé to be seated in their chair. Rokael Lizama is one of those talented few! The glam genius has been a huge part of Beyoncé image since before her Renaissance era and we are living for it.
From Kourtney Kardashian to Sabrina Elba, LaLa Anthony, Lady Gaga, Nicole Scherzinger, Kim Kardashian, the list goes on and on! What’s more, Rokael is no one trick pony. He, too, has created a line of lashes ranging from full eyelashes to individuals.
Mario Dedivanovic
Mario Dedivanovic is more than a celebrity makeup artist! Like many of our nominees, he is a successful entrepreneur with a full range of cosmetics. Makeup by Mario offers foundation, contour palettes, lip kits, liners, lipsticks, glosses, eye shadow, pencils, brow gels, you name it!
With that kind of knowledge, we can truly say that he knows makeup inside-out, which is most certainly one reason why Kim Kardashian regards him as her go-to MUA whenever possible!
Priscilla Ono
Fenty Beauty wouldn’t be Fenty Beauty without Priscilla Ono. Savage x Fenty wouldn’t be Savage x Fenty without Priscilla either! Rihanna swears by her team, and she’s made us believers because we can’t get enough of Priscilla’s work and everything she does with Riri!
As not only her beauty consultant in business matters and head makeup artist behind her productions, Priscilla Ono is also Rihanna’s personal makeup artist and is the one responsible for that face we love oh so dearly! She’s also dolled up the likes of Latto, Meghan Thee Stallion, Normani, the Hadid sisters and a whole lot more.
Erika Lapearl
Exclusively Cardi B‘s key makeup artist, Erika Lapearl is one busy lady. As the third part to Cardi’s unwavering glam trio, she is always there for every appearance, performance, production, travel and all touch ups and quick fixes! This is the lady behind our favorite Cardi looks, such as the iconic Met Gala moments and our fave visuals for her hit songs.
Latisha Chancey-Jordan
With an immaculate eye, Latisha Chancey-Jordan is all of our favorite celebrities go to Make-Up artist. Based in New York and New Jersey, Chancey-Jordan always stays red carpet ready by keeping the finest brushes on deck, and the best make-up tools in rotation.
Merrell Hollis
He’s a make-up artists to some of the legends including Wendy Williams and the one-and-only Mary J. Blige. As a 2X Emmy’s nominated global Make-Up Artist , Hollis is leading the pack with his talented skills and application. He uses the most complimentary and dreamlike shadows and blushes which makes him the ultimate Make-Up pro.
Saisha Beecham
If you’re wondering who to thanks for actress Taraji P. Henson, and Sanaa Lathan glamorous and stunning red carpet and set make-up, then Saisha Beecham is your girl. That’s Right! Beecham has shown us this year that she is a make-up genius with her creative and artistic flair.
Yeika Glow
If anyone know’s how to use their imagination, it Celebrity Make-Up artist Yeika Glow who is one of the best to do it in the industry. Think about how flawless Teyana Taylor and Winnie Harlow always look, and Yeika’s ability to create a masterpiece from scratch makes her an icon in the world of Make-up.
M Latrice
Make-up artist, M Latrice knows how to perfectly enhance your natural features and is the bomb when it comes to a detailed smokey eye and bold vibrant lip. From Yung Miami and Keyshia Ka’Oir, to our very own Fashion Bomb daily, CEO Claire Sulmers, Latrice knows how to deliver a fresh face and stunning beat.
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