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Here’s my Grammys GWRM, step-by-step:
Benefit’s Boi-ing Bright On Brightening Undereye Concealer
I started by applying Benefit’s Boi-ing Bright On Brightening Undereye Concealer in the shade Lychee. I read that undereye concealer is dead, but on Sunday night, she was exhumed. I blended by tapping with a barely damp beauty sponge.
Tarte Creaseless Setting and Brightening Powder
Next, I locked things in with the Tarte Creaseless Setting and Brightening Powder in Cool Pink. Amazonian clay helps it stay put for up to 16 hours. It’s for the undereyes, but I dusted a little across my whole face once I wrapped up the rest of my look.
Beaubble Berry Freckle Pen
I’ll admit it, I love a faux-freckle look. I used the Beaubble Berry Freckle Pen to add some subtle, natural-looking freckles to my cheeks.
Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara
To accentuate my lashes, I used the Tartelette Tubing Mascara, another Tarte favorite. I only do brown mascara, and this is a good one. Never, ever, ever smudgy.
Saie Dew Blush
Saie’s Dew Blush in Rosy, a muted peachy pink, was next, which I blended in with a blush brush. I also used the discontinued Saie Dew Balm (still sad about it) for highlighter. The next best thing is Saie’s Glowy Super Gel (which won a 2024 Best of Beauty Award).
Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon
I went in with Ilia’s Lip Sketch in Mauve Brown to line my lips. Sooo creamy and hydrating. Thank you, hyaluronic acid.
Ilia Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm
Then I went with another Ilia fave—Balmy Tint in Faded—which I’ll venture to say is much more lipstick than balm because it packs a punch. Still, it’s super comfortable to wear because it’s hydrating. Last but not least, I reached for the Clinique Black Honey Lip + Cheek Oil, which looks as good as it feels and features conditioning safflower oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, sunflower seed oil, and castor oil. I may have just discovered my new signature lip combo,
Conclusion
In 25 minutes, I’d achieved my glam. And you know what? I think it looked pretty darn good. The soft, rosy-orangey aesthetic I’ve eyed on Miss Dennings since 2013 was finally mine, by my hand. I weirdly didn’t listen to a lick of music while I did it (I was nervous), but my focus was unparalleled. And after a year-and-a-half of click-clacking my keyboard at Allure, it felt excellent to see what I’d learned since the days of my four-product routine.
FAQs
Q: What products did you use for your Grammys makeup look?
A: I used Benefit’s Boi-ing Bright On Brightening Undereye Concealer, Tarte Creaseless Setting and Brightening Powder, Beaubble Berry Freckle Pen, Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara, Saie Dew Blush, Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon, and Ilia Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm.
Q: How long did it take you to do your makeup?
A: It took me 25 minutes to do my makeup.
Q: What inspired your makeup look?
A: I was inspired by Kat Dennings’ red carpet look from the 2013 Television Critic Association’s Summer Press Tour.
Q: Did you use any new products for this look?
A: Yes, I used the Ilia Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm, which I had not used before.