The Beauty Industry Pays Tribute to Legendary Singer David Bowie After His Death

The world lost a legend late last night. The inimitable rock star David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.

As many do in times of mourning, the beauty community has gone to social media to reflect and discuss the impact the singer has left on the world, painting a beautiful portrait of stories filled with love, creativity, passion, and, of course, glitter. Take, for example, the heartfelt memory makeup artist Fiona Stiles shared: "He was one of the most gracious, kind, witty human beings I ever met and his influence on me was so pure and deep. The first time I worked with him he sat on the couch and strummed 'Life on Mars' and I almost died. We went to galleries together and listened to new bands together. I turned him on to bands and he broadened my musical horizon. He could disarm anyone with his charm and his smile, and he always made me feel like part of the family. And hairstylist Jen Atkin's eloquent message to the next generation: "I highly recommend you watch a ton of David Bowie documentaries, listen to at least one of his records, and be inspired for life. He was rebellious, artistic, and had such a huge impact on so many musicians. We should all go through our 'Bowie phase' at least once in life." Indeed.

Bowie is survived by his wife, supermodel Iman, 60, who has also had a profound influence on the beauty industry with the launch of Iman Cosmetics—a beauty company that created the first cosmetics and skincare collection designed for women of color—in 1994. Our hearts and thoughts are with her and their family.

Read on to see the touching tributes those within the beauty industry have left for the singer this morning.

Hairstylists

Jen Atkin

To the iPod generation, I highly recommend you watch a ton of @davidbowie documentaries , listen to at least one of his records, and be inspired for life. He was rebellious, artistic, and had such a huge impact on so many musicians. We should all go thru our Bowie phase at least once in life. #rip #DavidBowie #StarMan ????

A photo posted by Celebrity Hairstylist (@jenatkinhair) on Jan 11, 2016 at 1:21am PST

Sam McKnight

I woke up this morning to hear of the death of a true Icon. RIP David Bowie, your legacies will never die.

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Guido Palau

My inspiration for decades. Heart broken. #davidbowie

A photo posted by Guido Palau (@guidopalau) on Jan 11, 2016 at 1:06am PST

James Pecis

The most upsetting news this morning of the loss of David Bowie. He has meant so much to so many.

A photo posted by James pecis (@jamespecis) on Jan 11, 2016 at 4:51am PST

Anh Co Tran

You will be missed tremendously! Thank you for inspiring us!!!! #davidbowie #ziggystardust #love

A photo posted by Anh Co Tran (@anhcotran) on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:33pm PST

Christian Marc

RIP Monsieur Bowie

A photo posted by Christian Marc (@christianmarc) on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:16pm PST

Orlando Pita

#rip #davidbowie #youwillbemissed #inspiration

A photo posted by orlandopita (@orlandopita) on Jan 11, 2016 at 12:09am PST

Luigi Murenu

My hero forever RIP David Bowie the most inspiring ever artist in many ways in many shades in many tones you will live forever in our minds and hearts. . So Broken heart and sad#davidbowie #hero#amazingartist

A photo posted by @luigimurenu on Jan 11, 2016 at 1:43am PST

Adir Abergel

Rest. Thank you for inspiring so many of us and changing our point of view. #davidbowie #rip

A photo posted by Adir Abergel (@hairbyadir) on Jan 11, 2016 at 1:26am PST

Gregory Russell

A photo posted by Gregory Russell (@gregoryrussellhair) on Jan 11, 2016 at 12:29am PST

Anthony Turner

We can be heros.....

A photo posted by anthonyturnerhair (@anthonyturnerhair) on Jan 11, 2016 at 12:26am PST

Makeup artists

Pati Dubroff

Your light shines bright in our hearts :sun_with_face: Thank you for your inspiring genius Rest peacefully #davidbowie

A photo posted by patidubroff:kiss: (@patidubroff) on Jan 11, 2016 at 7:41am PST

Fiona Stiles

My heart is breaking with the news that David Bowie dies today. I had the incredible honor of working with him for 7 years. He was one of the most gracious, kind, witty human being I ever met and his influence on me was so pure and deep. The first time I worked with him he sat on the couch and strummed Life on Mars and I almost died. We went to galleries together and listened to new bands together. I turned him on to bands and he broadened my musical horizon. He could disarm anyone with his charm and his smile and he always made me feel like part of the family. I sent him an email every year on his birthday and he always wrote back. This year he didn't write back and now I know why.....I love you David. We will never have another groundbreaking artist like him.

A photo posted by fionastiles (@fionastiles) on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:17pm PST

A small sampling of days I spent with Bowie. I can't sleep....going over every day we worked together, so many memories, and how sad I am that he's no longer on this planet.

A photo posted by fionastiles (@fionastiles) on Jan 11, 2016 at 12:22am PST

James Vincent

Tonight I saw the brilliant @Billyhough at Sid Golds. His last songs were David Bowie. He asked which song I would like to hear. I said I thought Starman was a perfect way to close. On my way home I searched the internet for one of Mick Rock's iconic images for my soundtrack post tomorrow. When i arrived home i read the news. My social media feeds are full.of tributes for this talented artists that taught so many of us. I feel lucky to have been there after midnight singing along to some of my favorite Bowie songs with a group of others that loved him without knowing that tonight everything would change. Rest in Peace. Thank you for the inspiration. I think Starman is the perfect way to close. Didn't know what time it was and the lights were low I leaned back on my radio Some cat was layin' down some rock 'n' roll 'lotta soul, he said Then the loud sound did seem to fade Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase That weren't no D.J. that was hazy cosmic jive There's a starman waiting in the sky He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our minds There's a starman waiting in the sky He's told us not to blow it 'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile He told me Let the children lose it Let the children use it Let all the children boogie #davidbowie

A photo posted by James Vincent (@jvincentmakeup) on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:42pm PST

Mary Greenwell

The world has lost one of the greatest artists of all time. The master of change and reinvention. My heart is broken #davidbowie RIP my Hero Thank you for sharing your extraordinary vision with us simple folk. The Stars Look Very Different Today I was blessed to do his makeup during his 50th birthday tour in the USA. What a kind generous man

A photo posted by Mary Greenwell (@marygreenwell) on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:30pm PST

Peter Philips

#RIP last night #davidbowie became immortal . A standing ovation for one of the greatest artists ever.

A photo posted by @peterphilipsmakeup on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:09pm PST

Gregory Arlt

Art, theater, music, creativity, brilliance, effervescence, and a shifter of the paradigm all in one sparkling package. The Blue Jean video was when I truly realized who David Bowie was, merging my love of music and makeup (done by the brilliant #PhyllisCohen ) We've lost a true genius. Love and light #DavidBowie to you and your family

A photo posted by ?GR?GORY ARLT (@gregoryarlt) on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:50pm PST

Violette

and we just lost one of the most amazing artist that ever existed. RIP.

A photo posted by Violette (@violette_fr) on Jan 11, 2016 at 5:40am PST

Troy Surratt

#RIP #davidbowie #foreverandever

A photo posted by troysurratt (@troysurratt) on Jan 11, 2016 at 4:28am PST

Lisa Eldridge

RIP David Bowie #iconic #legendary #original #maverick #groundbreaking #genius #inimitable #inspiring #DavidBowie

A photo posted by Lisa Eldridge (@lisaeldridgemakeup) on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:29pm PST

Matin

RIGlam beautiful man #davidbowie

A photo posted by Matin (@itsmatin) on Jan 11, 2016 at 4:08am PST

Amber Dreadon

RIP.

A photo posted by A M B E R . D (@amberdmakeup) on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:49pm PST

Kabuki

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Jo Baker

Farewell old chap.... Thanks for sharing your magical greatness with us all!! #davidbowie #legend #rip

A photo posted by JO BAKER (@missjobaker) on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:24pm PST

In his honor, watch his classic hit "Changes," below: