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17-Year-Old Guy Just Became CoverGirl’s First CoverBoy, And His Makeup Skills Are Too Good

Like many of us, 17-year-old New York-based makeup artist James Charles decided to create an Instagram account. But unlike many of us, he now has over 500k followers and another 75k subscribers on YouTube. And as if that’s not impressive enough, it’s also just been announced that James is going to be CoverGirl’s first-ever male model on their campaigns!

“I am so beyond excited and overwhelmed and happy and astonished and of course, shook, to announce that I am the newest face of @covergirl,” wrote the professional makeup artist on Instagram. “First ever male ambassador for the brand and I am so honored and excited to be working with such an iconic brand.”

James Charles’ CoverGirl career will start as the face of “So Lashy!”, the brand’s latest mascara launch, and he’ll also be used in ads and commercials. Oh, and he also gets to hang out with Katy Perry. And he’s still only 17. Impressed yet with this makeup guy? We certainly are.

More info: Instagram | YouTube

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Tammy Coull 8 years ago

I think this person has a very brave soul. There will be lots of haters....but I just love what he is doing and he looks amazing....

58points

SylvaCrow 8 years ago

Whether he's gay or a cross dresser or not is completely irrelevant. He has skills and it takes courage to show off something like this when it's not commonly considered socially acceptable for your gender to do so. I have a great deal of respect for this young man!

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vicky stewart 8 years ago

i totally agree with you @Tammy Coull I think that the comment what you just said is inspiring

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MiloW 8 years ago

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Jennifer Scott 8 years ago

Wow there taking makeup to a whole new level...and I'm here sitting and differentiating between lip liner and eye liner.God

31points

Nathalie Hidalgo 8 years ago

The eyebrows though... can't wait for this trend to be over!

21points

Doug Koetje 7 years ago

Gotta agree with you there, not a fan ! And I'm a fairly open guy about these things to.

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Ann Ros'a 7 years ago

Those eyebrows are hideous... I hate when women do these eyebrows. A and that's way to much foundation.

2points

Louisiana Lover 5 years ago

Hey I'm from the future! And let me tell you, his eyebrows now are bomb! But I totally understand what you mean, because I used to think the same as you!

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Kirsten Lee 8 years ago

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Tammy Coull 8 years ago

I think this person has a very brave soul. There will be lots of haters....but I just love what he is doing and he looks amazing....

58points

SylvaCrow 8 years ago

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vicky stewart 8 years ago

i totally agree with you @Tammy Coull I think that the comment what you just said is inspiring

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MiloW 8 years ago

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Jennifer Scott 8 years ago

Wow there taking makeup to a whole new level...and I'm here sitting and differentiating between lip liner and eye liner.God

31points

Nathalie Hidalgo 8 years ago

The eyebrows though... can't wait for this trend to be over!

21points

Doug Koetje 7 years ago

Gotta agree with you there, not a fan ! And I'm a fairly open guy about these things to.

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Ann Ros'a 7 years ago

Those eyebrows are hideous... I hate when women do these eyebrows. A and that's way to much foundation.

2points

Louisiana Lover 5 years ago

Hey I'm from the future! And let me tell you, his eyebrows now are bomb! But I totally understand what you mean, because I used to think the same as you!

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Kirsten Lee 8 years ago

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