Built 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.
Artisan Luxe BeautyCreated 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.PALM BEACH, FL
Charlotte TilburyFounded in 2013 by makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty makes prestige makeup, skincare and fragrance shaped by her three decades of work across fashion, editorial and red-carpet beauty. The British brand combines artist-led product development with an in-house beauty-tech ecosystem that includes virtual try-ons, shade matching and online consultations, and now reaches 57 global markets through more than 5,000 distribution points.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.
Laura MercierThirty years ago, makeup artist Laura Mercier founded her namesake beauty brand around a simple idea: makeup should enhance rather than mask the person wearing it. The brand develops artist-inspired cosmetics for a natural-looking, personalized finish, including its signature Translucent Loose Setting Powder.NEW YORK, NY