Most Famous Makeup Artists of All Time

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Most Famous Makeup Artists of All Time



Pat McGrath:
Named the most influential makeup artist in the world by Vogue, Pat McGrath certainly takes our first spot on our list of the most famous makeup artists of all time. And with no formal training, McGrath still became the respected and influential artist that she is today. Most attributed by her to her mother, McGrath is known for her innovative techniques that helped alter the industry.

Charlotte Tilbury:
The most famous makeup artists is Charlotte Tilbury. As not only a makeup artist, but a founder and creative director of her own beauty and skincare brand, Tilbury certainly has a successful career. Beginning her path by attending the Glauca Rossi School of Makeup, she was first an assistant for Mary Greenwall, who became a mentor to Tilbury.

Kevyn Aucoin:
Kevyn Aucoin has somewhat of a similar story to both Charlotte Tilbury and Pat McGrath. Working as a makeup artists for test models, he was discovered by Vogue. After this incredible career leap, he worked daily with Steven Meisel, the Vogue photographer. One of his most memorable shoots was the cover shoot with none other than Cindy Crawford in 1986.
This did wonders for his success. Being booked months in advance, each of his sessions would cost up to $6,000. He then went on to work with Revlon, where he became the Creative Director.

Bobbi Brown:
A professsional makeup artist, ex-CCO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and author of eight makeup and beauty books, she is also the Contributing Beauty and Lifestyle Editor of Health magazine as well as the Beauty and Lifestyle editor of the Elvis Duran and the Morning Show radio show. Most known for her groundbreaking makeup launches with her own line, her line includes creativity as well as essentials, and she even has her own line of six fragrances.

Gucci Westman:
Both a makeup artist and cosmetic designer, Gucci Westman is known for her makeup work on celebrities. Some of these celebrities include Natalie Portman, Drew Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Cameron Diaz.
She was then hired by Revol, which opened many doors for her, including working with Jessica Alba, Elle Macpherson, Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, and Jennifer Connelly. Doing makeup for runway models, New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and of course, magazine covers, Allure Vogue, and W are just some the covers that featured her makeup.

Dick Smith:
Dick Smith is not your typical makeup artist, and instead of being one of the most famous makeup artists for Vogue covers and makeup lines, Smith is known for his special makeup effects in films such as The Exorcist, Taxi Driver, The Godfather, and Little Big Man. His talented career even provided him with an Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for his time spent on the Amadeus makeup staff, as well as an Academy Honorary Award in 2012.

Stan Winston:
Stan Winston, too, is known for his special makeup effects career. Much like Dick Smith, he won an Academy Award for his work — not just one, but four separate awards. His most known work is in the Terminator series, plus, the Jurassic Park films, Predator, Inspector Gadget, Iron Man, Edward, and Aliens. Working closely with James Cameron, his makeup effects were some of the best in the business. Some of his expertise included puppets, practical effects, and of course, makeup. An incredible makeup artist, Stan Winston is in a category of his own.