Which YouGuru makes the top spot?
YouTubers are taking over the world, especially when it comes to the beauty community. Thanks to YouTube the beauty industry is booming thanks to some of the richest YouTube beauty gurus.
5. Zoe Sugg
Better known for her persona, Zoella, started her YouTube channel in 2007 and has grown a following of 11.4 million subscribers. Zoella has published four books, launched an editing app for content creators, and launched a home living brand giving her a net worth of $2.4 million.
4. Kandee Johnson
Staring in 2009 Johnson became well known for her celebrity-inspired makeup tutorials and growing a following of 3.66 million subscribers. Johnson has made several paid TV appearances and has reported a net worth of $4 million.
3. Michelle Phan
Being one of the original beauty gurus of YouTube starting her channel in 2006 and has amassed a following of over 9 million subscribers. Though she hasn’t posted on her channel in two years, she’s made her name in the beauty community thanks to her beginnings on YouTube. Through many business ventures, Phan is worth an estimated $40 million.
2. Jeffree Star
Arguably one of the most well-known YouTube beauty gurus is the ever-sickening Jeffree Star. Star started his channel on YouTube in 2006 and became well-known for his witty personality and iconic makeup skills.
Star also owns several businesses including his namesake beauty brand, Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Owning his own company comes with benefits not many beauty gurus get the luxury to have including a net worth of $50 million.
1. Huda Kattan
Huda Kattan is a household name in the beauty community thanks to her humble beginnings as a beauty YouTuber in 2007. Kattan has 3.7 million subscribers on YouTube and 27 million followers on Instagram. Kattan also has her own billion-dollar makeup brand, Huda Beauty, with a net worth of $550 million making her the richest YouTube beauty guru.