15 Instagram Accounts to Follow for Beauty Inspiration - [site:name] | Essence
By Robert Spencer
By · Getting your player ready… 01 @GinaEdwards
She’s a fashion week veteran who’s an expert at all things nails. If you’re still in search of the perfect mani, she’s your girl!
Instagram 02 @MakeupByMadisonxox
We love a good metallic smokey eye and Makeup by Madison never disappoints. If you want to be the epitome of chic this holiday, you’ll find all of the contour, lush lash, smokey eye inspiration you’ll need on her page!
Instagram 03 @Mua_FiFi
Color knows no bounds with this beauty gal. From feathery lashes to shimmery smoky eyes that are so pretty they look like art. You’re sure to find something to copy for date night with bae, here!
Instagram 04 @Narsissist
If you’re like us, then Nars is one of your favorite beauty brands— umm, hello! Their Orgasm blush is only the best blush known to man! Their Instagram is also a great source for gorgeous photos for all things beauty.
Instagram 05 @NaturallyErratic
If your beauty style leans more towards the edgy side, then @NaturallyErratic may be your makeup bestie!
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Instagram 06 @PatMcGrathReal
If you were one of the lucky few to get one of her coveted Phantom 002 collections, then you know Pat Mcgrath is basically a beauty whisperer. From gilded lips to artfully painted eye makeup, you’ll be hard-pressed not to want to copy every look on her page!
Instagram 07 @TedGibson
Let’s be clear— Ted Gibson gives good hair. Look at any magazine cover and you’re likely to find his work. And did we mention that Lupita is a client? No doubt, you’ll be sure to find the perfect holiday hair on his page.
Instagram 08 @BeautyIsBoring
Our Assistant Digital Beauty Editor, Virginia Lowman is a total skin care girl, but when she wants to dabble in color cosmetics, she turns to @BeautyIsBoring for inspiration. Once you visit their page, you will, too!
Instagram 09 @DeborahLippmann
Deborah Lippmann is no stranger to the beauty scene. She’s a celebrity nail artist and you’ll be hard-pressed to miss her work flipping through some of your favorite magazines. She’s even come out with a line of polishes with an EMPIRE theme! She’s a nail girl after our own hearts.
Instagram 10 @_MichelleSaunders
Everyone knows that negative space manicures are the hottest nail trend, and that doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. For your graphic nail art fix, Michelle is your go-to girl.
@_michellesaunders
Instagram 11 @CNDWorld
If you’re a fan of over-the-top nails, CND will not disappoint. From nail baubles to simple graphic mani’s, they’ve got everything to satisfy your nail fix.
Instagram 12 @MylahMorales
Obviously if you qualify to be in RiRi’s glam squad, you’ve got some serious beauty chops, and Mylah Morales fits the bill. If RiRi is basically your beauty inspiration for everything, then don’t be surprised when you find yourself scrolling through her page for hours on end.
Instagram 13 @Maybelline
When it comes to color inspiration, you don’t have to look much further than your neighborhood drugstore. Maybelline New York makes awesome products and they’ve paired with some of the best artists in the business. We’re constantly chiming into their IG feed for beauty inspiration.
Instagram 14 @ShirleyBeniang
She’s a fashion and beauty girl who lives a beautiful life. By the time you scroll through her feed you’ll wish you could trade places, but you’ll have more inspiration than you know what to do with.
Instagram 15 @Ellarie
She makes flawless makeup look easy, and we guarantee that you’ll want to copy every look that she creates!
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