A list of women that make makeup an art form and Instagram their showcase.
1. Ourfa Zinali
This Los Angeles-based makeup artist eyebrow game is unrivaled. @ourfazinali
Artistic and Eccentric, Natascha continuously surprises her followers with new looks. @nataschap
3. Na Yeon
Dog lover and wig enthusiast. @naye0na
4. Sonjdra
Canadian who's not afraid to be bold. @sonjdradeluxe
5. Kim Thai
Blogger and vlogger. @kimthainguyen
Owner of Melt Cosmetics and former makeup artist to Rihanna. @lora_arellano
7. Em Ford
Makeup blogger turned Filmmaker. @mypaleskinblog
These seven beautiful woman have something in common. They are all incredibly talented and unashamed of what they do. They wear their art proudly and share it fearlessly.
This article was inspired by Em Ford's short film, simply titled "You Look Disgusting." The video that has garnered more than 13.6 million views on YouTube since it was posted just three weeks ago.
Ford's film is heartbreakingly real. She sits in front of a camera with and without makeup and presents comments left on some of her social media posts. Comments like, "WTF is wrong with her face?" "revolting," and "Trust no f*cking b*itch with makeup." Em Ford puts a face to cyberbullying and presents a narrative that is accessible to many.
Anyone willing to readily allow themselves or their work to commented on by anonymous people on the Internet are brave and deserve to be recognized.
Makeup can be an accessory or a shield, either way no one should be disrespected or ridiculed because they wear it or because they don't.