We’ve all experienced those sleepless nights, scrolling through Instagram in search of the most perfect makeup artist. The struggle, desperation and anxiety are extremely real.

And while we may not enjoy shortlisting and memorising the best makeup accounts, we can’t deny that we always need our beloved makeup artists.

So to all of our Queensland Fairies, know that we’ve got you covered, as we’ve shortlisted, in no particular order, the top 20 makeup artists available to you!

Take your pick…

Kate Johnston

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Beautiful @lorenrecchi 💗

A post shared by Kate Johnston (@katejohnston.mua) on Feb 6, 2019 at 7:08pm PST

Reanin Glah

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✖️ Lala ✖️ Warm bronzed look on babe @guyala_lala Key Products: ➕ @hudabeauty desert dusk palette ➕ @urbandecaycosmetics Born to Run Palette ➕ @ctilburymakeup Stars in your Eyes palette ➕ @glossier cloud paints Storm & Puff ➕ @beccacosmetics Opal ➕ @hava_beauty_co individuals in 12 & 14 ➕ @anastasiabeverlyhills brow powder ➕ @maccosmeticsaustralia lip liner in Stone ➕ @maccosmetics lipstick in Blankety #makeup #hair #makeupartist #hairstylist #mua #brisbanemua #brisbanemakeup #brisbanemua #brisbanehairstylist #brisbanehair #meccamaxima #meccabeautyjunkie #meccacosmetica #hudabeauty #undiscovered_muas #glossier #skingoals #brisbanebrows #brisbane #hairandmakeup #theartistedit #brisbanehairandmakeup #brisbaneformal #brisbaneformalmakeup #fullglam #goldeyeshadow #goldcoast #goldcoastboutique #goldcoastmakeupartist #goldcoastmakeup @meccamaxima @meccacosmetica @hudabeauty @undiscovered_muas @sephora @theartistedit @girlsnvibes @sephoraaus @nakhair @modelmalay @modernsalon @westfieldau @inbeautmag

A post shared by Makeup & Brow Artist (@reanin.glah) on Nov 27, 2018 at 2:39pm PST

Ginelle Dale

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YOUNG HEARTS CAMPAIGN. @kathleenkedwelljewels Hair + Makeup on Beauté @_milliross Always amazing to work with such talented creatives like @libbywillisphoto + @annabelfalco || . . . . . . #fashionmakeupartist #editorialmakeupartist #internationalmakeupartist #goldeyelid #glowingskin #campaignshoot #bridbanemakeupartist #queenslandmakeupartist #libbywillisphoto #makeup #makeupinspo #jewellery #earrings #stylebne #accessories #modelmayham #theartistedit #makeupinspo #fashionmagazine #trends #wethairlook #80s

A post shared by G. (@ginelledale) on Feb 17, 2019 at 12:15am PST

Janise Chan

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MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎉❤️ One more pic of the gorgeous @denimcdermott Details in previous post 🎄

A post shared by Janise Chan (@jdolls) on Dec 24, 2018 at 6:03pm PST

Tanielle Jai

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Throw back to @vanessaanela for @princesspollyboutique using @mellowcosmetics black gel liner for that wing on her perfect almond shaped eyes! Lip gloss @maccosmeticsaustralia richer lusher @beccacosmetics champagne pop highlighter @hava_beauty_co individual lashes @elciecosmetics tan bronzer @h2dhaircare wave wand @paulmitchellaus styling products

A post shared by TANIELLE JAI Makeup Artist (@taniellejaimua) on Dec 29, 2018 at 7:35pm PST

Emma Chen

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Dreams do come true @christinanadin 💄 You would never know it was a super dark , raining & freezing day in LA when Christina & I filmed this tutorial 🎥 Lips by @narsissist light my fire

A post shared by Emma Chen (@emmachenartistry) on Jan 24, 2019 at 2:04pm PST

Louismarie Lelo

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@lashxtend Mink Lashes in “Maldives” 😍

A post shared by Louismarie Lelo (@louismarielelo_) on Mar 6, 2018 at 9:41pm PST

Carla Sakrzwski

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@riri.pinkpanther you babe! Last night at @witcheryfashion Fashion Forum AW19 Hair @taylorannehair #hairstylist Makeup @carlasakrzewski #makeupartist #makeup #bronze #brisbanemakeupartist #witcherystyle

A post shared by Carla Sakrzewski Makeup Artist (@carlasakrzewski) on Feb 26, 2019 at 5:11am PST

Kerri Nash

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A popular makeup request on the ever stunning @rhyannon_brosnan

A post shared by KERRI _ MAKEUP ARTIST BRISBANE (@kerrinashmakeup) on Nov 22, 2018 at 12:51am PST

Makeup By Meri V

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Kylie’s Professional

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Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Too a white Christmas inspired by cosey surroundings, fashion of glitter, bling, silver and gold, tartan, leopard print and roses or sunny skyes, full of pastels, soft florals and strips! Love to all ❤️ . . . . . #celebrate #christmas #love #roses #redlips #leopardorint #floral #holiday #crueltyfree #makeupartist #kyliesprofessional #mineralgoddess

A post shared by Kylie's Professional- Official (@kyliesprofessional) on Dec 23, 2018 at 4:58am PST

Lamore Makeup Artistry

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Hair and make-up by me ❤️ #makeup #makeupartist #mua #goldcoast #goldcoastmua #love #girly #mua #meme #memes #memesdaily #princess #pink #girl #flower #flowers #crueltyfreebeauty #veganmakeup #vegan #crueltryfree

A post shared by Krystle (@lamore.makeup.artistry) on Aug 28, 2017 at 3:32am PDT

Chanel Monique Makeup 

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🌟 WE ARE ALL STARS 🌟 Products Used 🌟 Foundation @fentybeauty @tartecosmetics 🌟 Concealer @meccacosmetica @meccamaxima 🌟 Eyes @meccamaxima @nyxcosmetics_australia @chanel.beauty 🌟 Contour @tomfordbeauty @jeffreestarcosmetics 🌟 Lips @urbandecaycosmetics #makeup #makeupartist #goldcoast #urbandecay #nyxcosmetics #modelrocklashes #jeffreestar #kyliecosmetics #jeffreestarcosmetics #chanel #makeuptutorial #makeup #makeuplooks #nyxcosmetics #makeupdolls #modelrocklashes #goldcoastmakeupartist #eyebrows #cosmetics #tartecosmetics #anastasiabeverlyhills #hudabeauty #makeupoftheday #beautiful #mua #beauty #makeupslaves #slave2beauty #wakeupandmakeup #highlighter

A post shared by CHANEL MONIQUE (@chanelmoniquemakeup) on Dec 17, 2018 at 2:38am PST

House of Glamour 

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Soft, smokey glam for our babe @tarapavlovic 😍 🔥 Have an event coming up? Then book us! Voted in the top 10 salons on the Gold Coast! Use our 'book now' tab on our Facebook page to make a booking OR text/call 0402253128 to book. #gcmakeup #gcmakeupartist #goldcoastmua #airbrushmakeup #airbrushmakeupartist #freelancemakeupartist #hair #hairstyles #hairstylist #gchair #gchairdresser #browing #smokeyeyes #smokeyeye #glam #thebachelor

A post shared by HMUA + Lash Lift + Brows (@house_of_glamour) on Nov 13, 2018 at 2:17am PST

Pru Edwards Makeup 

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More of Lisa by @shaneshepherdweddings xx #sunshinecoastmakeup #sunshinecoastmakeupartist #noosamakeupartist #noosawedding #brisbanemua #brisbaneweddings #bridalmakeup #brisbanemakeupartist

A post shared by PRU EDWARDS | MAKEUP ARTIST (@pruedwardsmakeup) on Dec 12, 2017 at 2:40am PST

Sally Townsend

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Touch ups on location for our magazine shoot for @thebridestree magazine Autumn 2018 . . The Crew: Makeup: @sally.townsend Hair: @sass_and_niki_wedding_hair Photo: @jenniferoliphantphotographer Flowers: @willowbudflowers Dress: @annacampbellbridal Venue: @spicersclovellyestate Decor: @simplystyleco Film: @coastal_love_photographers Stationery: @studiobcouture Cake: @zoeclarkcakes Ribbon: @the_coterie_ Ceramics: @reed_ceramics Table linen: @feather_and_oak Cutlery + napkins: @supperclubco Model: @amberkeith_ • • #sallytownsendmua #thebridestree #thebridestreemagazine #sunshinecoastwedding #sunshinecoastweddings #sunshinecoastweddingmakeup #montvillewedding #montvilleweddingmakeup #marqueewedding #autumnwedding #spicersretreats #originality #providinginspiration

A post shared by Sally Townsend (@sally.townsend) on Jan 14, 2019 at 9:15pm PST

Natalie Hunter Makeup

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Pretty 🌸 @nataliehuntermakeupartist @callib.photography @mondofloraldesigns @evalynparsonsweddings @erinclarebridal @spicersclovellyweddings #nataliehuntermakeupartist #weddingmakeupspecialist #bridalmakeupartist #sunshinecoastmakeupartist #bridalcouture #weddingflowers #

A post shared by ~ N A T A L I E H U N T E R ~ (@nataliehuntermakeupartist) on Jan 8, 2019 at 2:38pm PST

Jenna Turner Makeup Artistry 

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Makeup for my beautiful bride @aleisha___jade 🥰

A post shared by Jenna Turner (@jennaturnermua) on Feb 5, 2019 at 11:57pm PST

Tasleema Nigh

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💃🏻 Formal week is in full swing…loved Thea's makeup brief of wanting to go bold eyes and bold lips to pair with her all white dress 💋💄

A post shared by Tasleema Nigh – Makeup Artist (@tasleemanighmakeup) on Nov 15, 2017 at 11:42pm PST

Erin Stuart Styles

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Formal Hair & Makeup for this little stunner! 💛 @brie_louiseb Hope you had the most beautiful night gorgeous girl 💛 Love ya! 😘😘 . . . . . #makeupartist #formalmakeup #bronzed #glow #highlight #pretty #brows

A post shared by HAIR + MAKEUP ARTIST (@erinstuartstyles) on Jul 23, 2018 at 1:41am PDT

Cover Photo By: Reanin Glah 

Written By Chante El-Zoghbi