TOP 20 BEAUTY INFLUENCERS 2018

TOP 20 BEAUTY INFLUENCERS THAT YOU SHOULD FOLLOW

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    So today i would be telling you about my best beauty influencers and you-tubers, you must have heard of them or probably come across them on Instagram or You-tube, most of them have actually made it into Forbes list so you can see that being a beauty influencer can also make you super rich and popular.  Look below to see them and you can also add some if did not mention them and i would definitely check them out.

  1. HUDA KATTAN

The Dubai based beauty blogger and makeup artist, Huda kattan popularly known as Hudabeauty on her social media pages has racked up 26.4 million followers on Instagram, who love her easy-to-follow tutorials. As one of the world’s top beauty influencers, Kattan has had so much success as a beauty influencer that she’s been able to launch her own line of cosmetics.The Dubai-based entrepreneur started blogging in 2010 while working in a finance job that made her miserable. Seven years later, she along with her two sisters oversees a beauty empire that include different cosmetics from lipsticks to false lashes. Her makeup line is sold in Sephora which therefore is a sure sign that the influencer has made it.

2. NIKKI DE JAGER

The Dutch makeup artist has accrued an enviable following of 9.6million on Instagram since she uploaded her first video in 2008. In March 2017, she debuted a collaboration with professional line Ofra, including liquid lipsticks she designed and a highlighter palette. "I'm all about the glow," she said on YouTube "Glowing is my existence."
Dutch beauty influencer Nikki de Jager has more than  nearly 7 million YouTube subscribers. She’s made glowy, glittery looks her thing, and fans have gone wild.

3.  ZOELLA

Zoe Sugga, or Zoella as her nearly 12 million YouTube subscribers know her, has also been one of the world’s top beauty influencers for a long time. She got her start with “haul videos,” during which she would show off her latest beauty and fashion purchases. Since then, her empire has expanded, and now includes tips and advice videos, as well as a book.The Brit known online as Zoella started broadcasting her "hauls" -- web parlance for showing off cosmetics purchases -- from her childhood bedroom. Now 27, she has over 11.6 million YouTube subscribers, 11 million on instagram and a bestselling line of beauty products at U. K. high street chain Super drug. Her first novel, 'Girl Online', broke first-week sales records according to Nielsen Bookscan. Two more books followed.

4. SHANNON HARRIS

The Kiwi digital star known online as 'Shaaanxo' started vlogging in 2009 to fill what she saw as a void. "I was obsessed with watching YouTubers from the USA, and could never find anyone from New Zealand or Australia," she said. Eight years later, she has a beauty brand, xoBeauty, selling lashes and brushes. Harris has partnered with companies like Clinique and Smashbox Cosmetics. Hailing from New Zealand, top beauty influencer and vlogger Shannon Harris has more than two million subscribers. Her fans tune in three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, to see her try out new products and offer some tips.

5. JEFFREE STARR

Jeffree Star has been building his online following since the days of MySpace, when he noticed kids copying his makeup. Today, his YouTube channel boasts over 4 million subscribers and 5.6 million on instagram; a recent video announced a collaboration with fellow Top Influencers list member Manny Gutierrez. Star's line of cosmetics, including his popular liquid lipsticks, is cruelty-free. Star is an MUA and a “beauty boy” with more than four million YouTube subscribers. The top beauty influencer’s videos include swatches and tutorials. Starr is also a musician, and has several videos featuring his own music.

6. MANNY GUTIERREZ

Stated as one of the rising crop of top male makeup aficonados, the digital star who goes by the name MannyMUA is another beauty boy, Manny Guitierrez, or Manny MUA, is a top beauty influencer and vlogger with more than three million YouTube subscribers.He actually considered medical school before focusing his attention on social media. He first gained a following on Instagram, then took to YouTube at his followers' request. People love his fun beauty tutorials so much and now with a total audience upwards of 7 million, he's an ambassador for Maybelline, among his many partnerships such as YSL,Dior etc.

7. KANDEE JOHNSON

The longtime makeup artist started blogging in 2008, then uploaded her first vlog the following year using her grandparents' ancient video camera. Soon, she was hosting 'glaminars': beauty and business seminars from her YouTube channel. Now, her Sinful Colors nail polish collection is on sale everywhere from Walmart to Walgreen's. Some of her more popular videos highlight the fun in putting on makeup, such as her Barbie makeup transformations.

8. WAYNE GOSS

British MUA Wayne Goss has close to three million YouTube subscribers. He’s one of the world’s top beauty influencers and caught people’s attention after he posted a video detailing how to contour like a Kardashian. The British makeup artist has been growing his YouTube following since 2009; a 2012 tutorial on how to highlight and contour like Kim Kardashian has accrued over 11 million views to date and helped propel him to the big-time among beauty influencers. In 2013, he launched a line of makeup brushes with U.S. brand Beautylish Goss taught himself the tricks of the trade after suffering from acne in his teens and twenties

9. CHRISTEN DOMINIQUE

The makeup vlogger was a busy mom and a full-time student with a full-time job when she started posting to YouTube in 2009. "My friends would ask to make videos so they could follow along," she said. Now, with an audience upwards of 4 million across all platforms, she's partnered with the likes of L'Oreal, Sephora, and Urban Decay. The Vlogger, Christen Dominique started making videos at the request of some friends, and the rest is history. Her YouTube channel now has more than 2.5 million subscribers, who are into her down-to-earth tutorial videos. As a top beauty influencer, she’s also worked with big makeup brands such as Urban Decay and Sephora.

10. AMRA OLEVIC

Beauty influencers aren’t only found on YouTube. Amra Olevic who is known as amrezy on her social media platform has built up her influence and following on Instagram, with more than 5.4 million followers. She regularly posts stunning makeup looks on her profile, and has partnered with several big cosmetic brands.

11. NAOMI GIANNOPOULOS

Another of the Instagram beauty influencers, Naomi Giannopoulos has about 7.7 million followers. She’s not afraid to go all out with makeup, and has posted some photos featuring truly out there looks, such as a cheetah print eye and roses on her lips. She goes by the name Vegas_nay  on instagram

12. SHAYLA MITCHELL

Shayla Mitchell is a beauty influencer with 2.6 million Instagram followers. Although she posts lots of photos of her makeup looks, what really keep the people coming back are her short and fun tutorials. She is known as Makeupshayla on her youtube and instagram page.

13. KAREN SARAHI GONZALEZ

Karen Sarahi Gonzalez has 3.8 million Instagram followers. As one of the world’s top beauty influencers, she’s not afraid to play with color when it comes to makeup. She’s also partnered with brands ranging from NYX to Garnier.She is known as iluvsarahii on  her social media platform

14.  CHRISSPY

Chrisspy is a former counter girl at MAC who’s gone on to build up a big following as one of the world’s top beauty influencers. She’s racked up 3.8 million Instagram followers thanks to her informative video tutorials.

15. JAMES CHARLES

James Charles is an MUA and Cover Girl, with 3.4 million followers on instagram. Still in his teens, the top beauty influencer blows people away with his amazing brush work and makeup talents.

16. ISABEL BEDOYA

Isabel Bedoya is a self-taught beauty influencer with more than 2.5 million followers on Instagram. It’s her brightly colored hair, which she wears in a rainbow of hues, that sets her apart from the pack.

17. AMANDA STEELE

Beauty influencer, vlogger and model Amanda Steele is still in her teens, but that hasn’t kept her from getting close to three million subscribers on YouTube. People love her “favorite things” videos and her tutorials. She has about 2.6 million followers on instagram.

18. NIKKI FRENCH

Nikki French might have fewer than 600,000 followers on Instagram, but she demonstrated that she’s a major beauty influencer when a photo of her transformed into Jessica Rabbit pretty much broke the Internet.

19. MARYAM MAQUILLAG

Maryam Maquillag has a million followers on Instagram and gets to hang out with the likes of Mariah Carey. As one of the world’s top beauty influencers, she delights her followers with fun tutorials as well as the numerous giveaways she runs on her profile. She goes by the name maryamnyc on her instagram account.

20. JACLYN HILL

With more than four million subscribers on YouTube and 5.2 million followers on instagram, pro MUA Jaclyn Hill is certainly one of the top beauty influencers in the world. She’s won people over with her tutorials, product reviews, and beauty challenges. She now has her own makeup brand.