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.
PAT McGRATH LABSBuilt from Pat McGrath’s 25-plus years backstage at fashion’s biggest shows, PAT McGRATH LABS creates high-performance makeup and skincare shaped by the artistry of its namesake founder. The brand launched in 2015 with Gold 001, which sold out through McGrath’s social channels, and has since become known for editorial-inspired cosmetics and collaborations ranging from Prada and Valentino to Supreme and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. McGrath continues to create beauty looks for more than 60 ready-to-wear and couture shows each season while serving as British Vogue’s Beauty Editor-at-Large.
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.