Last November, makeup artist Daniel Martin opened his Instagram to find his DMs flooded.

Meghan loved that it was an independent, BIPOC and female-founded brand, Martin says.

If your Instagram Explore page mostly consists of makeup tutorials, chances are youve seen Danessa Myricks work.

A two-part collage of makeup artist Danessa Myricks and an open eyeshadow palette

I hate hearing people say theyre too old for color or scared to play with makeup.

I cannot change what somebody else has created.

The latter is for a personal reason.

The Danessa Myricks Lightwork IV palette

A career like this is an expensive one and you run through products very quickly.

She references a highlighter that she created at the beginning of her career that some people still own.

There’s enough to put in their will and pass it down generations, she laughs.

Danessa Myricks Lightwork IV Palette

Theyll never get to the bottom.

It’s probably not the best business model, but it makes me feel good.

But unlike most overachievers, it actually delivers.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder

The beauty industry has been trying to be more inclusive for years they should have just askedDanessa Myricks.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Twin Flames Liquid Eyeshadow

Danessa Myricks Beauty  Power Bronzer Cream Bronzer