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15 Instagram Accounts to Follow for Beauty Inspiration

Need a little beauty inspo for days when you're feeling drab? Nails, makeup, hair— these gorgeous IG accounts have you covered!
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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@GinaEdwards

She’s a fashion week veteran who’s an expert at all things nails. If you’re still in search of the perfect mani, she’s your girl!

@ginaedwards_

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02
@MakeupByMadisonxox

We love a good metallic smokey eye and Makeup by Madison never disappoints. If you want to be the epitome of chic this holiday, you’ll find all of the contour, lush lash, smokey eye inspiration you’ll need on her page!

@MakeupByMadisonxox 

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03
@Mua_FiFi

Color knows no bounds with this beauty gal. From feathery lashes to shimmery smoky eyes that are so pretty they look like art. You’re sure to find something to copy for date night with bae, here!

@mua_fifi

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04
@Narsissist

If you’re like us, then Nars is one of your favorite beauty brands— umm, hello! Their Orgasm blush is only the best blush known to man! Their Instagram is also a great source for gorgeous photos for all things beauty. 

@Narsissist

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@NaturallyErratic

If your beauty style leans more towards the edgy side, then @NaturallyErratic may be your makeup bestie! 

@NaturallyErratic

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06
@PatMcGrathReal

If you were one of the lucky few to get one of her coveted Phantom 002 collections, then you know Pat Mcgrath is basically a beauty whisperer. From gilded lips to artfully painted eye makeup, you’ll be hard-pressed not to want to copy every look on her page!

@PatMcGrathReal

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07
@TedGibson

Let’s be clear— Ted Gibson gives good hair. Look at any magazine cover and you’re likely to find his work. And did we mention that Lupita is a client? No doubt, you’ll be sure to find the perfect holiday hair on his page.

@TedGibson

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08
@BeautyIsBoring

Our Assistant Digital Beauty Editor, Virginia Lowman is a total skin care girl, but when she wants to dabble in color cosmetics, she turns to @BeautyIsBoring for inspiration. Once you visit their page, you will, too!

 @BeautyIsBoring

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09
@DeborahLippmann

Deborah Lippmann is no stranger to the beauty scene. She’s a celebrity nail artist and you’ll be hard-pressed to miss her work flipping through some of your favorite magazines. She’s even come out with a line of polishes with an EMPIRE theme! She’s a nail girl after our own hearts.

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@_MichelleSaunders

Everyone knows that negative space manicures are the hottest nail trend, and that doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. For your graphic nail art fix, Michelle is your go-to girl.

@_michellesaunders 

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11
@CNDWorld

If you’re a fan of over-the-top nails, CND will not disappoint. From nail baubles to simple graphic mani’s, they’ve got everything to satisfy your nail fix.

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12
@MylahMorales

Obviously if you qualify to be in RiRi’s glam squad, you’ve got some serious beauty chops, and Mylah Morales fits the bill. If RiRi is basically your beauty inspiration for everything, then don’t be surprised when you find yourself scrolling through her page for hours on end.

@MylahMorales

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13
@Maybelline

When it comes to color inspiration, you don’t have to look much further than your neighborhood drugstore. Maybelline New York makes awesome products and they’ve paired with some of the best artists in the business. We’re constantly chiming into their IG feed for beauty inspiration.

@Maybelline

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14
@ShirleyBeniang

She’s a fashion and beauty girl who lives a beautiful life. By the time you scroll through her feed you’ll wish you could trade places, but you’ll have more inspiration than you know what to do with.

@ShirleyBeniang

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@Ellarie

She makes flawless makeup look easy, and we guarantee that you’ll want to copy every look that she creates!

@Ellarie

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