6 Up-and-Coming Makeup Artists to Follow on Instagram

When you think of professional makeup artists in the world, you probably assume that they hail from culture capitals like New York, Paris, or Milan — but lately, Australian pros have been making a splash on the beauty scene. Some of the most popular pics in our feeds (like this look by Ania Milczarczyk) are created by Aussie artists. Scroll down for the six MUA that will have you double-tapping in a snap.

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Nothing ruins your Friday more than realising it's only Tuesday 🙇🏼‍♀️ Hair & Makeup on babe town @desiree.mbr ➕ @tessleopold_

A post shared by Emma Chen (@emmachenartistry) on Jul 18, 2017 at 3:31am PDT

1. Emma Chen: Residing in Brisbane, Australia, Chen has worked with some of the most beautiful models on campaigns for brands like Marloe Swimwear, Black Milk Clothing, and Style Keepers, among others.

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Orange you glad it's the weekend... 🍊😂 I AM! BECAUSE ITS IMATS IN SYDNEY!!! @jannekestormcreative + @emily_rink + @isobelbadin // Eyes are @maccosmetics Acrylic Paints + skin is @lauramercieraus // #weekend #mumpuns #pennyantuarmakeup #beauty #promakeupartist #creativemakeup #simplicity #lauramercieraus #lauramercier #maccosmetics #orange #glowyskin #editorial #editorialmakeup #imats #sydney #imats2017

A post shared by // P E N N Y A N T U A R // (@pennyantuar) on Jul 21, 2017 at 2:03am PDT

2. Penny Antuar: Aside from being an incredible bridal makeup artist, you can also catch this Brisbane-based makeup artist glamming up faces and sharing finished looks with her almost 32k Instagram followers. Her color-focused work for Australian brands such as Peony Swimwear, Petal & Pup, TEMT, and Valley Eyewear is the perfect mix of bold and beautiful.

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Yessssss girl! @desiree.mbr for @princesspollyboutique H/MU - @alanamevissen

A post shared by Alana Mevissen - Makeup & Hair (@alanamevissen) on Jun 9, 2017 at 4:57am PDT

3. Alana Mevissen: After seeing Mevissen’s work, you’ll know exactly why she won the Australia Beauty Industry Awards Commercial Makeup Artist of the Year in 2016. Her glowing looks featuring statement brows and standout lip shades can be seen in campaigns for Pulp Shoes, Billabong, Verve, and Princess Polly Boutique.

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Starry eyed @annabellabarber. Shot by @emilyabay_photographer ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #ashleapenfoldmakeup

A post shared by Ashlea Penfold (@ashleapenfold) on Jan 19, 2017 at 1:07pm PST

4. Ashlea Penfold: This hair and makeup artist extraordinaire has almost 50k Instagram followers who adore her unique, radiant, and detailed work.

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SEE YOU AT @imatsofficial !! I'll be hanging out at the @makeupartistmag area and I'm so excited to judge the 'battle of the brushes' !!!! It's my first ever imats and I'm having a good eyebrow day so come say hi! ( @jenagoldsack by @emilyabay_photographer )

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5. Ania Milczarczyk: Donned the Queen of Highlighting, the Sydney-based makeup artist has over 239k followers on Instagram and work published in magazines worldwide.

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SMOKE ✌🏼 Looking forward to getting back into my makeup Masterclasses when I return from this amazing Euro trip! Starting with the @brisbanehairandbeautyexpo then Sydney, Melbourne & Perth! Babe is @tiahnacattanach__ looking fierce with that black gloss 😬 #miaconnor #beccacosmetics #europeansummer

A post shared by MIA CONNOR - MAKEUP/HAIR/EDU (@miaconnor) on Jul 20, 2017 at 1:09am PDT

6. Mia Connor: In 2015, Connor took the cake for Makeup Artists of the Year at The Australian Beauty Industry Awards, and we can see why with her total dominance of the smokey eye.

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