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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Toronto chapter.

Tutorials, makeup reviews, celebrity style, and beauty trends – these are what await you if you decide to venture into the beauty dominated world of Instagram. It’s a huge and beautiful place, no? From celebrity make up artists to rising stars, there’s bound to be a users or two embody your personal makeup style. If you haven’t found the one yet, or are looking for more beauty and make up related accounts to follow, look no further! Here’s a list of my top 5 favorite beauty accounts to follow on IG:

1) Tamana Roashan @dressyourface 

Also known as the “Contour Princess,” Tamana Roashan is an extremely talented make up artist and beauty mogul who specializes in a full glam look on all sorts of clientele. From blushing brides to reality TV celebs, she is quickly becoming the insta-it girl, and it’s super obvious why! This gorgeous make up guru is definitely going places- her hustle is too real! 

In addition to being a much sought after make up artist, she also styles some incredible dos’ and has worked in collaboration with the Anastasia Beverly Hills make up line (she even had a make up palette named after her – can we say goals?!).

If you’re really diggin’ her style or want to learn to glamify yourself and others the way she does, she has an online make up class that covers all the beauty basics, and then some.

With talent like this, it’s no wonder that she’s built a beauty empire.

2) Karen Gonzalez @iluvsarahii 

As a LA based make up artist who has also worked for Lancome and MAC Cosmetics, Karen Gonzalez is a beauty pro – and it definitely shows in her photos. Her brows are always on point and her lashes are always fabulous. She’s not just a pretty face either, Karen’s got amazing style, teaches online make up classes, and is a member of the Benefit Pretty committee. I hate to play favorites, but she is definitely my beauty spirit animal! 

Follow her and you won’t be disappointed, she gives great product reviews and her product recommendations never disappoint.

Plus, her hair = GOALS.

3) Promise Tamang @promisetamang 

I’m sure you already know who Promise Tamang is, or have at least seen one of her videos! Does the name dope2111 ring a bell? Famous for her incredible make up transformation, Promise is a self taught make up artist and an amazing example of the potential hiding within those of us who aren’t formally trained in make up application and style. 

Why follow her on Instagram? Her transformations are insane yet believable. Her step-by-step videos are easy to follow and super fun. Halloween inspiration on a budget? She’s your girl.

 

Her Instagram gives you a deeper look into her life where you get to see pictures of her husband, littler sister, and adorable pets. With over 700,000 followers and growing, she is definitely slaying.

4) Manny Gutierrez @mannymua733 

His bio on Instagram reads: “I think boys deserve just as much cosmetic recognition” and I say AMEN to that! Manny is a make up artist from San Diego who is as fabulous as he is talented. Like Promise, Manny started posting reviews and tutorials on YouTube and within 8 months, his subscriber count skyrocketed to more than 200,000. If you follow him, you’ll know in about two seconds why he’s so popular – he is literally FLAWLESS.

Manny also has his own celeb clientele, including Kim K and former Shahs of Sunset reality star, Lily Ghalichi.

In addition to being a beautiful human being with or without make up on, he’s part of the Benefit Pretty Committee and has a great sense of humor, which you can catch in one of his InstaVids!

5) Anastasia Beverly Hills @anastasiabeverlyhills 

This is the official Instagram account for beauty brand, Anastasia Beverly Hills. What makes this account different from other official brand accounts is that the majority of their posts are of real people using their products, not just pictures of models and the products themselves. You’ll also see the occasional post from the boss lady and founder, Anastasia herself! If the top 5 Instagrammers I’ve introduced to you don’t exactly fit your style, definitely check out the many beauty babes featured on @anastasiabeverlyhills. Maybe with some practice and a hashtag shoutout, you could be featured next. Here are some examples:

And here we finish with the Brow and Contour Queen herself on the right – a true badass and boss lady!

Photo Sources:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/416512665514105263/

https://instagram.com/dressyourface/

https://instagram.com/iluvsarahii/

https://instagram.com/mannymua733/

https://instagram.com/anastasiabeverlyhills/

https://instagram.com/promisetamang/

I'm a Shakespeare loving, eyebrow obsessing beauty junkie, who adores all things having to do with Harry Potter, delicious food, and good music. After 4 years I've finally graduated from the oh so wonderful, University of Toronto and am currently working toward a Masters of Information degree.  I'd like to think of myself as a modern day romantic with an unquenchable wanderlust. My current dream is to one day go on an international library hopping adventure! For an aspiring special collections librarian, that is definitely at the top of my list post-graduation. I am a frequent visitor of the ROM and love going see the Nutcracker during the holidays. As a Decemeber baby myself, I absolutely love the winter time, the snow, the holiday cheer, and the half coffee half hot chocolates I get from Timmys. As for music, my likes are pretty much across the board! From John Mayer to Sam Smith, Debussy to Duke Ellington, Xtina to today's pop hits, you'll find me somewhere in the middle.On a regular day, you'll probably find me at home with my dog Kacy on a Mad Men binge, or catching up with Once Upon a Time, The Good Wife, How To Get Away With Murder and Suits- ps. I love netflix!