11 Vancouver makeup artists you need to follow on Instagram right now

It’s easy to fall into the habit of wearing the same makeup every single day. We’ve all been there, thinking of new looks is difficult and actually knowing how to apply them is even more of a struggle.

If you’re in need of some new inspiration and maybe even a few tips here’s a list Vancouver’s top makeup artists who are setting new trends every day.

Leighdickson

NEON. It’s hard to believe but it’s actually this vibrant in real life. @anastasiabeverlyhills liquid lipstick in Rio on my eyes as eyeliner and mascara + Madison on my lips (aka where you’re actually supposed to apply lipstick) @sugarpill Dollipop eyeshadow @katvondbeauty Alchemist palette to highlight errythang @benefitcosmetics Hoola Lite bronzer to contour

A post shared by LEIGH DICKSON 🇨🇦 (@leighdickson) on Apr 24, 2017 at 5:18pm PDT

It’s no wonder Leigh is a self-proclaimed chameleon. On an almost a daily basis she can transform her style and create an entirely unique look. Her account is a must follow for anyone looking for some colourful makeup inspiration.

Thanks for all the love on this new unicorn hair! Custom coloured using @lorealhair Colorista shades on @bellamihair extensions. I’m wearing pretty much every highlighter I own here… @katvondbeauty Alchemist palette + @milkmakeup Holographic stick + @beccacosmetics powder highlight in Pearl (I wasn’t kidding, I used a lot of product) Lipstick is @smashboxcosmetics x @iisuperwomanii collab in Bawse.

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Ssssamanthaa

#mynudies make me feel glowy 🌞 wearing @nudestix Nudies Bronze + Glow in “Illumi-naughty”, exclusively available @Sephora – head over to @nudestix IG story for my takeover & to see how I like to use these babies 😎 #nudestix #mynudies #gonudebutbetter #ad

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Samantha is one of Vancouver’s best-known beauty influencers. She recently partnered with @maccosmetics to create her very own special edition MAC lipstick.

#MOTD using @bitebeauty new Lip Pencils in shade 40 and 42 mixed 😍 @sephora #TheLipPencil #ad

A post shared by 🇨🇦 SAMANTHA R A V N D A H L (@ssssamanthaa) on Feb 20, 2017 at 10:47am PST

Stjohnnnn

Just a Lil @theblondemann inspo for today, I am feeeeelin dark lips lately, I’ve been wearing nudes for about 600 years this is weird 💛💫 @farsalicare unicorn drops Mixed with @nyxcosmetics_canada total control drops In 01 and 02 @nudestix concealer pencil In 01 & @makeupforeverca HD concealer mixed @physiciansformula butter bronzer & @toofaced milk chocolate bronzer @anastasiabeverlyhills @norvina Nicole glow kit @benefitcosmetics gimme brow in 3 (literally in love this shit is amazing) @katvondbeauty mi Vida palette yellow shades & liquid lip in exorcism lined with @bitebeauty 042 lip pencil @urbandecaycosmetics DE slick setting spray #gonudebutbetter #nudestix #bitebeauty #bitebeautycanada #katvond #katvondbeauty #kvdbeauty #kvd #benefitcosmetics #benefitcanada #mufe #makeupforevercanada #norvina #anastasiabeverlyhills #anastasia #duo #ladylashclub #ud #toofacedcanada #toofaced #undiscovered_muas #mua_underdogs #jci #borntodothis #makeupartist #sssamantha

A post shared by SAMANTHA ST JOHN (@stjohnnnn) on Apr 21, 2017 at 10:30am PDT

This bombshell is well known for her special effect artistry. Her Instagram feed is full of gory makeup as well as softer everyday looks.

Unedited mostly because I’m l a z y // MUFE event tonight & I’m so excited @makeupforeverca @makeupforeverofficial black liquid liner for this graphic look my dudes

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Makeupbyjkellz

Stress induced makeup lead to glitter everywhere and cutting up lashes impulsively. Loved the outcome. — Face Prep a. Rose & aloe facial spray @mariobadescu b. B6 @urbandecaycosmetics c. Teatree water @lushcosmetics d. First light priming filter @beccacosmetics e. Step 1 smoothing primer @smashboxcosmetics f. Strobe cream @maccosmetics — Face a. L’Oréal lumi foundation @lorealmakeup b. Shape Tape Concealer @tartecosmetics c. Iconic London Cream Contour Palette @iconic.london d. Butter bronzer @physiciansformula e. Translucent powder @rcmamakeup — Brows a. Taupe dipbrow @anastasiabeverlyhills b. Gimme brow @benefitcosmetics — Eyes a. Dark matter stack @meltcosmetics b. Orbit orange & blushing pink loose glitter @bulkglitters @superglitters Highlight a. LE liquid highlight in shine b. Double gleam @iconic.london — Lashes a. Extensions by @kendralamar.xx — Lips: a. “Ashton” liquid lipstick @anastasiabeverlyhills b. Taurus lippie stick @colourpopcosmetics ✨✨✨

A post shared by Julia Kelly 🦃 MUA (@makeupbyjkellz) on Apr 6, 2017 at 2:00pm PDT

Julia is a newcomer to the makeup artist scene, but she is already making a big name for herself. Her eyebrow game alone will have you clicking that follow icon.

Heavily inspired by my favourite guru @atleeeey and my obsession with mustard tones Also put down my beauty blender for once and tried out @mikasabeauty oval face Brushes & eye brushes today – first impression video filmed and will be up soon ✨ but in the meantime here is the final look 👀 DETAILS 🐣 — Face Prep a. Rose & aloe facial spray @mariobadescu b. B6 @urbandecaycosmetics c. Teatree water @lushcosmetics d. First light priming filter @beccacosmetics e. Step 1 smoothing primer @smashboxcosmetics f. Back light priming filter @beccacosmetics — Face a. Luminous Silk Foundation @georgioarmani b. Shape Tape Concealer @tartecosmetics c. Cream Contour Palette @iconic.london d. Butter Bronzer @physiciansformula e. Transparent powder @rcmamakeup — Brows a. “Bangin’ Brunette” @colourpopcosmetics b. Brow Food Fibre Gel “Dark Brown” — Eyes a. “Golden Ochre” (Modern Renaissance) @anastasiabeverlyhills b. “Paper Tiger” @colourpopcosmetics c. “Mustard” (Venus Palette) @limecrimemakeup — Highlight a. “Honey Buns” @starcrushedminerals — Lips: a. “Dark Forest” Sephora lip cream @sephora ✨✨✨

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Tianacosmetics

Screenshot from my upcoming video with @smashboxcanada @smashboxcosmetics at @smashboxstudios #madeatsmashbox @smashboxcanada @smashboxcosmetics liquid lipstick is bawse and miss conduct @toofaced born this way foundation @shopcura lashes in blossom @saniasbrowbar mechanical brow pencil in light hair by @thisisbabe

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Old school Hollywood meets UVIC business student. Tiana is a full package babe; she’s smart, beautiful and insanely talented at what she does.

Unedited straight from the camera shot with @davisfactor at smashbox studios in LA such an amazing shoot 😍 hair by @rubywoo78 THANK YOU!! #madeatsmashbox

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Lylexox

After a three year hiatus from the literary community, Margaret Flatwood dove headlong into the next work of fiction. Although Margaret’s literary agent strongly advised against returning to the murky waters of juvenile horror, Ms. Flatwood felt compelled to write a sequel to her award winning children’s horror novella, “Polly Picks a Scab”. “Rita Runs with Razors” was sure to gain popularity with the local junior book club, The Red Rum Readers. So with that notion Margaret took pen to paper. #terrifiedtoddlers #kinderkubrick #theshining #tiedupwithstring #afewofmyfavoritethings #mixedmedia #costume #fashionphotography #clubkids #vogue #makeup #statementearrings #awhitershadeofpale #artdirector #me #makeup #gay #hair #gallery #instagay #paris

A post shared by Lyle Reimer (@lylexox) on Apr 11, 2017 at 6:38pm PDT

Lyle is a professional makeup and mixed media artist. For Lyle makeup artistry is a means to thinking outside the box and creating works of art that redefine the way we think about makeup.

Audio technician and soundscape artist, Henrietta Ogelbaum quickly became world renowned for creating exquisite works of auricular magic. The sounds of indigestion recorded at high frequency, layered with a variety of other bowel orchestrations, were mixed with samples of Steely Dan’s hit 70’s song ” Dirty Work”; giving birth to a new genre of orchestral ingenuity. The masses rushed to slay it on the dance floor, all the while having an inexplicable urge to eat boiled onions and greasy Bavarian sausages. #thesoundofsausage #dirtywork #mixmaster #therumbletellsyouitsworking #clubkid #fashion #style #mua #mlbb #whirllipliner @maccosmetics #editorial #selfportrait #accessories #clearlycontacts #earbuds #sony #audiotechnica #music #art #artdirector #gay #instagay #mua #me #love #paris #wigs #kristenmcmenamy

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Ninasvanity

Mermaid colours 🐬 ___________________________________________ @anastasiabeverlyhills “Medium Brown” DPB and “Brunette” brow gel ✨ @toofaced chocolate bar palette “White Chocolate” and “Salted Caramel” ✨ @urbandecaycosmetics electric palette “Fringe,” Freak,” and “Revolt” ✨ @velourlashesofficial “Fluff n Whispie” lashes ✨ @kokolashes “302” bottom lashes ✨ @nyxcosmetics “Emerald” pencil in waterline ✨ @ofracosmetics “Bel Air” liquid lipstick ✨ Nails done by @hausoflacquer at @crownthequeens ✨

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Luxury queen and modern vixen, Nina is one makeup artist you need to check out. As of right now, she is currently available for bookings, tap that follow icon to find out more.

Love y’all 😍 @anastasiabeverlyhills Aurora glow kit “Lyra” and “Eclipse” for that inner corner highlight @benefitcosmetics Gimme Brow and ABH “Medium Brown” DPB @jouercosmetics “Skinny Dip” lip topper

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Jasminehoffman

Soft golden and champagne makeup by moi! Perfect for Easter weekend events xo @bluejasminebeautygroup Using some favs @marcbeauty #thelolita pallet @toofaced #beachbunny and #rayoflight @ladylashclub lashes @buxomcosmetics Samantha lip color 💋 📷 @iulia.agnew Model @heidigwaii Dress @cityluxvancouver Jewllery @jewelietteshop for hair and make up booking inquiries message me at [email protected] #makeupartist #bluejasminebeautygroup #springmakeup #beauty #vancouvermakeupartist #vancouvermua #fresh

A post shared by Jasmine Hoffman (@jasminehoffman) on Apr 14, 2017 at 10:17pm PDT

If you’re looking for a wedding makeup specialist, then look no further. Jasmine’s work has been featured in numerous magazines and countless wedding shoots. You can scroll through her Instagram to admire all the elegant brides she’s worked with.

So excited to be featured on @galialahav insta page today! Love styling shoots with her gowns from @bisou_bridal xo #bts makeup and hair touchups 💄 Makeup for this beauty @sarahporchetta 💕 @bluejasminebeautygroup makeup by moi using @ladylashclub lashes Smoky eyes using @anastasiabeverlyhills custom pallet @amaterasubeauty liquid liner @toofaced #rayoflight highlight #sunbunny bronzer @sephora perfection must nude glow @katvondbeauty lip color melancholia and @anastasiabeverlyhills #dustylilac gloss 💋 hair by @jiji_youngji Jewellery @jewelietteshop So excited to shoot with @muguetphotography @susanna_stewart @cbayford @bisou_bridal at @hycroftuwcv xo For booking inquires msg me at [email protected] #makeupartist #weddingmakeupartist #vancity #vancouvermua #vancouvermakeupartist #bluejasminebeautygroup

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Farah_hsn

Reception look! Ruby so beautiful Makeup @farah_hsn hair @brandiqueenb #motn #fashion #makeup #dressyourfacelive #farahhasan #dressyourface #mua #makeupartist #vancityblogger #selfie#brian_champagne #vegas_nay #wakeupandmakeup #beautyblogger #anastasiabeverlyhills #anastasiabrows #vegas_nay #norvina #dyflive#powerofmakeup #hudabeauty #ghalichiglam ##laurag_143 #vancouvermakeupartist #indianbride #wedding #bridalmakeup ✨

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A Blanche MacDonald instructor and international makeup artist, Farah has found her niche in both the wedding and fashion industry. She is especially talented at applying traditional Indian wedding makeup.

IT’S SHOW TIME! @bridalfashionweekvancouver @farah_hsn official makeup & hair partner. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ #motn #fashion #makeup #dressyourfacelive #farahhasan #dressyourface #mua #makeupartist #vancityblogger #selfie#brian_champagne #vegas_nay #wakeupandmakeup #beautyblogger #anastasiabeverlyhills #anastasiabrows #vegas_nay #norvina #dyflive#powerofmakeup #hudabeauty #ghalichiglam ##laurag_143 #vancouvermakeupartist #indianbride #wedding #bridalmakeup #bridalfashionweekvancouver #SliceOfFashion ✨

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_Makeupbyharveen

My beautiful barn owl 💜💜😘 @chau.le #makeup #blanche #blanchegram #blancheworld #bmc #creative #art #inspiring #owl #mua #love #new

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Maureen’s artistry has a bit of punk flair to it. This girl’s talent can be seen throughout her Instagram portfolio.

Happy Valentines everybody!!! ❤️❤️. Product details . . . . @maccosmetics studio fix fluid @tartecosmetics shape tape concealer @Anavbeauty contour kit @Anastasyiabeverlyhills dip brown in dark brown @makeupaddictioncosmetics highlighting palette @morphebrushes brush set 502 @makeupaddictioncosmetics meadow palette @makeupaddiction meadow pallette @suvabeauty cake liner @redcherrylashes in chakra @nyxcosmetics suede liquid lipstick in soft spoke @lagirlcosmetics lip liner in natural @realtechniques brushes #new #makeup #love #mua #blanche #blanchegraduate #blanchegram #eyemakeup #smokeyeye #new #brows #makeupaddictioncosmetics #haloeyes #MakeupAddictionCosmetics #liner

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Lolaliner

Catch me at Coachella, how bou dah!?? ____ @tartecosmetics Amazonian clay foundation and shape tape concealer @anastasiabeverlyhills taupe dipbrow @hudabeauty @shophudabeauty Marilyn lashes @jouercosmetics buff liquid lip Stars and sequins from Michaels Jewelry @fawnstar_

A post shared by Katie Mulcahy (@lolaliner) on Apr 10, 2017 at 4:41pm PDT

Katie is a full blown makeup goddess. Her work is absolutely stunning, and it’s easy to see that she loves what she does. Be sure to scroll down her feed to take a peak at the festival makeup she recently wore to Coachella.

🖤🖤 @hourglasscosmetics stick foundation in bisque @tartecosmetics shape tape concealer @anastasiabeverlyhills dipbrow in taupe @limecrimemakeup Venus palette @esqido black magic lashes @jouercosmetics rayanne liquid lip

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