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SA’s most trusted makeup artists

Looking your best when you’re an A-list celeb is always top on the priority list. When we see our favourite stars out and about at events with their face looking like it was beat for the gods there’s always a genius with a makeup brush in hand behind that gorgeous face. These stars will splurge on the perfect look which often takes hours to perfect but hey, if it looks good in pictures then that’s a sacrifice one should be willing to take. So we’ve listed the guru’s behind these gorgeous faces, check them out here!

Precious Xaba

#Repost @katlegomokubyane with @repostapp ・・・ P I C A S S O #makeupartist @preciousxabamakeup during a shoot.. Photography: @katlegomokubyane MUA: @preciousxabamakeup Client: Pinky #makeup #beauty #bts #behindthescenes #brush #artist #colors #portraits #portrait #beautyphotography #photographer #photography #photoshoot #shoot #studio #studiophotography #lighting #canon5d #canon_photos #katlegomokubyanephotography

A post shared by Clara Chimeloane(@clarabanx) on Jan 3, 2018 at 10:43pm PST

A fave of Bonang Matheba, Clara has also worked with ladies like Pearl Modiadie, Ntando Kunene and Lerato Kganyago.

Kenosi Radebe

We love it 😍 @katlegomokubyane 📷 your work speaks volumes. Makeup with @omuhlegela

A post shared by MRS_kenosis(@kenosisbeauty) on Feb 19, 2018 at 12:20pm PST

Kenosi’s field is more of a brand than it is a person but it bears the name of its 27-year-old founder, Kenosi Radebe. The popular brand has done work with the likes of Khanya Mkangisa, Omuhle Gela and even some of the brides on Our Perfect Wedding.

Nomsa Madida

Duties 👑 —————————————————————————— Details: 👇 1. Primer Spray: @nyxCosmetics_sa . 2.Foundation : @maccosmeticssa studio fix. SPF 15, NW45 3. Powder : @maccosmeticssa studio fix powder plus , NC45 . 4. Liquidliner: Coppelia pen @avroyshlain_sa 5. Concealer : @maccosmeticssa , pro conceal and correct palette. Medium deep 6. Contour : @nyxcosmetics_sa ‘Love contours All palette 7. Eyeshadow : @anastasiabeverlyhills, ‘Nicole Guerriero’ glow kit 8. Bronzer : @goldenrose_southafrica. Terracotta, Stardust. 9. Mascara (no lashes) : @Loreal, Mega volume ‘hippie’ 10. Lip prep: @swiitchbeauty , #Primetimekit . Lip exfoliating gel+ matte balm 11. Lipgloss : @catricexosmeticssa / @cosmeticssa, Luminous lips (030)____

A post shared by Nomsa Madida (MUA)(@nomsamadida) on Mar 2, 2018 at 4:40am PST

Nomsa is one of the big names in the industry and has worked with the likes of Mpho Maboi, Gail Mabalane and Thembisa Mdoda. She mostly works as a makeup artist on TV sets and magazine shoots.

Bongi Mlotshwa

on set with young Talent @neythebae_sa making 🎬🎬🎬💄💄💄💄

A post shared by Bongi Mlotshwa(@makeupgurubongi) on Dec 6, 2017 at 7:46am PST

Best-known for her incredible daughter Enhle but also for her fire makeup artistry. Bongi was the official make-up artist for Generation and Generations The Legacy and has also worked with other big names in the industry.

Vuyo Varoy

Snapped in action with @imanmkwanazi creating one of the eye looks at the @revlonsa #Eyeopening launch. Thank you so much #Revlon for the opportunity ❤️ #makebyvuyovaroy #makeuptutorial #makeupartist 📷by @madime_godd

A post shared by Vuyo Varoy(@vuyovaroy) on Jul 24, 2017 at 5:34am PDT

This makeup guru is another firm favourite of Bonang but he has had a long-standing relationship with global cosmetics giant, Revlon. He has also worked with Vatiswa Ndara, Tiwa Savage and K Naomi to name a few.

Audrey Mofokeng

#workthings Last night as we get @thando_thabethe ready for #1sand2s season finale 💕💄👄 📷 : @aust_malema

A post shared by Audrey Mofokeng(@dreythemakeupartist) on Aug 23, 2017 at 12:44am PDT

Audrey is Thando Thabethe’s first choice when it comes to face beats, but she has also worked with stars such as Thembi Seete, Boity and Andile Gaelesiwe to name a few. She also frequently works with various magazines.

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