Created by former Hollywood celebrity makeup artist Sue Devitt, Artisan Luxe Beauty makes small-batch skincare and makeup shaped by two decades of backstage, runway, and red-carpet work. The brand is especially known for its Velvet Eye L’uxe eyeliner pencils and Bio-Beauty skincare, which pair high-performance peptides and hydration-focused formulas with sustainably sourced, ethically produced ingredients. Sue’s products have been sold internationally through retailers including Sephora, Ulta, Bloomingdale’s, and QVC.
PRESTIDGE beautéNew York makeup artist and former esthetician Shawnelle Prestidge creates minimalist botanical skincare through PRESTIDGE beauté, including the brand’s signature Ageless Skin Serum. Drawing on more than three decades in editorial and celebrity beauty, Prestidge develops small-batch formulas in her Brooklyn studio and infuses them with Reiki and other energetic modalities. The line uses organic or wild-harvested botanicals, avoids animal testing, and is designed to replace a complicated routine with a few intentional essentials.BROOKLYN, NY
Stila CosmeticsFounded in the 1990s by celebrity makeup artist Jeanine Lobell, Stila Cosmetics creates high-performing makeup that brings runway artistry into everyday play. The brand is particularly known for versatile, artist-informed formulas and its Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, an icon launched in 2009. Stila is also Leaping Bunny certified and supports self-expression through inclusive, cruelty-free beauty.New York, NY
Hung Vanngo BeautyFounded from professional makeup artist Hung Vanngo’s decades of global artistry, Hung Vanngo Beauty makes high-performance makeup designed for every skin tone, texture, and style. Vanngo, who emigrated from Vietnam to Canada before moving to New York City, brings an artist’s eye to products such as color-story eyeshadow palettes and longwear eyeliners, balancing bold pigment with everyday wearability. The brand also supports working makeup artists and students through its Pro Artistry program.
BalaeyonCreated by a celebrity makeup artist drawing on 17 years of life backstage and on the road, Balaeyon makes travel-friendly, multipurpose skincare and wellness products. The woman-owned, Black-owned brand is best known for its portable Dew Revive moisturizer and was featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things in both 2023 and 2024. Made in the USA, Balaeyon also connects its skincare mission to support for people affected by cancer, inspired by the founder’s father’s treatment experience.