Danessa Myricks is a world-renowned makeup artist, photographer, and creative visionary who has redefined what artistry means in beauty. Completely self-taught, she built her career through fearless experimentation, reimagining makeup as a tool for self-expression across every face, skin tone, and style.  As the founder of Danessa Myricks Beauty, she has created a brand rooted in her belief in connecting hearts and minds through beauty. Her products are designed to spark creativity and empower both professionals and everyday beauty lovers to explore artistry without limits.  Celebrated for her innovative products and inclusive approach, Danessa has become one of the most influential voices in beauty education. Her teaching blends technical mastery with a deep passion for transformation, showing that makeup is not just about application—it’s about empowerment, self-discovery, and connection.  Through her artistry, Danessa continues to inspire creators worldwide to embrace freedom in color, texture, and imagination.

Recognised as ‘Base Queen’ by the masses, Uche Natori has spent 10+ years laying the foundations of her influence in the beautysphere. Taking her skillful tips from the ‘Makeup School’ series digitally with a reach of 6.3M+, to leading 2024 World’s Biggest Makeup Masterclass in South Africa, Uche’s viral techniques have blossomed into tangible beauty experiences. Her compounded efforts to connect with, teach and inspire people both on and offline eventually crowned her as TikTok’s Fashion and Beauty Content Creator of the Year 2025. Having garnered trust from her audience of 1.4M (and counting), it’s safe to say that what Uche says, goes.