CoverGirl announced its first male model, James Charles as the new face of the brand. With such groundbreaking news, ORANGE decided to list five incredible male makeup artists who you should be following right now.
Story by Alexis Green
James Charles (@jamescharles)
Starting off with the Coverboy model himself, James Charles, the 17-year-old has an instagram that showcases everything from everyday makeup to costume looks. If you want to recreate any of these looks, check out his Youtube channel, which is full of tutorials. With such versatility and skills at a young age, it is easy to see why James is the new “it” boy.
Patrick Starr (@patrickstarrr)
With the moto, “makeup is one size fits all,” Partick Starr has challenged the stereotypical idea that makeup is only for women. With 2.5 million followers, Starr’s influential Instagram page includes amazing shots of multiple makeup looks that can be recreated by watching tutorials on his Youtube channel. Patrick shows that no matter the gender or size, you can be as fabulous as you want to be.
Manny Gutierrez (@mannymua733)
Manny Gutierrez is not only a talented makeup artist who can help you achieve the perfect smokey eye, but he also shows you what products you need to be using to do it. His channel features everything from product reviews and tutorials to comedic videos. Along with his close friend, Patrick Starr, Gutierrez is definitely making a name for himself in the makeup world.
Zachary Domingo (@barbiegutz)
Compared to the other artists, Zachary Domingo is known for a more subtle look, but his skills should not be underestimated. Through his channel, viewers can learn to perfect basic skills that may be difficult for beginners, such as perfecting your eyebrows or creating the perfect night-out glam look.
Angel Merino (mac_daddy)
It is easy to see why Angel Merino’s products have been used on celebrities like Chanel Iman, and featured in publications like Teen Vogue. His understanding of the ins and outs of makeup is shown through the incredible looks he creates, but also through the products in line Artist Couture line.
Make-up is about having the freedom to express yourself in a beautiful way. Beauty is genderless, and so is the choice to rock a bold lip or have flawless eyebrows. These amazing artists are challenging this misconception is by showing that people can rock whatever they want, regardless of gender.