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Beyoncé's Makeup Artist Sir John Joins L'Oréal, See Best Looks From His Instagram

L'Oreal Paris recently welcomed renowned celebrity makeup artist, Sir John, to its notable roster of experts. He’s most known for creating makeup looks for Beyonce, but his work can also be spotted on Liya Kebede, Chrissy Teigen, and Joan Smalls. Here, we show his best Instagram moments.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Contoured Perfection

Sir John gave us a lesson on contouring when he beat Joan Smalls face to perfection. 

Celeb Makeup Artist Sir John's Top 6 InstaBeauty Looks
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Purple Haze

Sir John gives Joan Smalls a purple look, and she serves it with a dash of side eye. 

Celeb Makeup Artist Sir John's Top 6 InstaBeauty Looks
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No Angel

Thanks Sir John for giving Beyoncé a life-giving purple lip for the “No Angel” video.

Celeb Makeup Artist Sir John's Top 6 InstaBeauty Looks
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Purple Envy

we think the world stopped when Joan Smalls stepped onto the red carpet at the 2014 MET gala with Estée Lauder’s Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick. “She saw the lip on Instagram,” he told The Coveteur. “She follows beauty addicts and we compared makeup war stories and found the perfect purple that wasn’t too burgundy and wasn’t too, you know, cheap-looking.”

Celeb Makeup Artist Sir John's Top 6 InstaBeauty Looks
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Killer Brows

Sir John perfected Kelly Rowlands brows with a little bleaching. 

Celeb Makeup Artist Sir John's Top 6 InstaBeauty Looks
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A Dewy Glow

While backstage at InStyle magazine’s September 2014 photo shoot, Sir John gave Erykah Badu a warm dewy look, complete with a matte nude lip. 

Celeb Makeup Artist Sir John's Top 6 InstaBeauty Looks
TOPICS:  Instagram