We get it. Next to online shopping in bed, watching an endless stream of makeup tutorials from YouTube beauty gurus is one of life’s biggest guilty pleasures, not to mention incredibly informative. However, if you don’t have hours to spare, there are 15-second videos on Instagram delivering equally gorgeous beauty looks that were made to copy (see below). From bold lips to everyday cat-eye tricks, these five makeup mavens’ feeds will have you continuously scrolling.
@makeupbysharona
Who: Sharona Usher, makeup artist
Follow for: Gorgeous makeup looks regular girls can pull off—from a sexy smoky eye for your next GNO to a soft blended brown hue for daytime
@alvajay
Who: Alva Jay, YouTube vlogger
Follow for: Kardashian-grade contouring, highlighting and flawless complexion
@maryamnyc
Who: Maryam Maquillage, YouTube vlogger
Follow for: Close-ups on how to achieve the perfect cat eye and glowy, bronzed skin
@nikkietutorials
Who: Nikkie de Jager, makeup artist and YouTube vlogger
Follow for: Must-try looks playing with vibrant colors and glitter galore
@iluvsarahii
Who: Karen Sarahi Gonzalez, makeup artist
Follow for: Tips on creating the most luscious, bold lips