Over the past few months the internetbeauty community has been hit by controversy aftercontroversy, with several of the biggest influencers coming under fire for their past actions. But instead of dwelling on the negative, let's look towards the light.

There's a loadof incredible MUAs out there in the world that can bring about the inspiration you're looking for without testing your moral highground too. Let's be real here, that's exactly what we want: guilt-free content, please.

We've searched high and low (/read a GREAT thread) and have found people who live in their truth, are creating new and exciting beauty inspo.And with the mainstream beauty industry still not doing enough to beinclusive and represent real diversity -especially when it comes to male make up artists - it’s about time we all took a moment or 10 to take note.

Here's 10 black male MUAs that you all need to be aware of if you aren't already...

1. poeticdrugs

With114k followers on the ‘gramno one’s really sleeping on the self-proclaimed King of Highlight, but he’s still a major talent.

And tbf his highlight is on point.

2. heflawless

It’s all in the name, he’s flawless. Throwing gender roles into the trash,thisbabe serves face for days and weave for weeks. So here for it.

3. wtfalf

Alf has that summer glo’ all year round and has just announced via his YouTube channel that he’s about to start weekly vlogs on top of his make up tutorials. Get. On. That.

4. brxaan

21 years old and an aspiring model, Brian’s talent when it comes to make up is all self-taught.

5. de7en_mua

Devin has his own hastage ‘#DE7EN’, and if the extra af-ness of that doesn’t make you want to check this guy out, well, we don’t know what will.

6. kingof_allgods

We stan a king that f***s s*** up and this queen does just that. He’s also a YouTuber – bonus.

7. _kingkouture

This boys eye game is strong, and if anyone could make blending an Olympic sport it’s King Kouture.

8. oxfordbasil

Anthony is the founder of @BasilRhea – a cosmetics brand that specialises in non-toxic cruelty free lipsticks and highlighters. Slay.

9. neonmua

Having been on YouTube for 9 months now, NeonMUA has a whole backlog of content just waiting to fill you in on the latest trends.

He’s also the inspiration behind this article, as he dropped a thread of black male MUAs that we all needed to know. And here we are. #BeatButWoke (his hashtag).

10. jehloni

And last but nowhere near leastis Jehloni. The face is beat and his ‘gram is full of stunning selfies. A level of self lovethat we can get on board with.