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Why Dua Lipa’s minimalist glow-up says everything about modern beauty culture.
Someone should really study the beauty routine, not just as self-care, but as a cultural and digital ritual. With beauty sales booming, Sephora turning into a playground for preteens, and TikTok’s For You Page overflowing with “get ready with me” (GRWM) videos, the skincare routine is no longer just about skin. It’s today’s version of Cosmopolitan — part aspiration, part identity, and a little bit of fantasy.
It’s not a hidden fact that celebrities have been asked since the dawn of time what the secret is to some of their looks. Pop stars have a constantly changing, eclectic look; Dua Lipa is a great example. From her outfits, style of hair, and glowy skin, Lipa is very generous when asked about her routine and what keeps her looking great.
Since the singer travels a lot, her number one rule is to limit makeup usage. Lipa likes to keep makeup to a minimum or wear nothing but skin on her off days. The idea of makeup every day would be great, but it affects the health and glow of the skin. Lipa understands that a good beauty routine starts with a great foundation – skin. What better way to start a routine than with a morning one? Dua Lipa says she’s easygoing when it comes to skincare.
She begins with a shower, brushes her teeth, and heads out to start her day. She uses a vitamin B serum, Synergie Skin Vitamin B Face and Eye Serum, face cream, and Eltmad UV Clear Face Sunscreen for her wake-up essentials. After removing all her makeup, the nighttime routine features the same steps, but switch out Vitamin B for Vitamin A, and you’ll go to bed with a moisturized face.
When the spotlight calls, Lipa turns to her go-to YSL Beauty products. Her must-haves? The YSL Loveshine Lipstick, YSL All Hours Luminous Natural Matte Foundation, and a slick of YSL concealer for that no-makeup makeup look. Her secret beauty hack? Using a toothbrush to apply mascara for a fuller lash. The finishing touch is always a brown lip — a timeless staple in her routine.
To finish off her everyday looks, she loves her YSL concealer and YSL All Hours Luminous Natural Matte Foundation for a no-makeup, makeup look. Lipa also becomes handy with extra tools – using a toothbrush to apply mascara for a fuller look. Her favourite addition is a brown lip to complete the look.
The pop star also shared with fans what’s in her bag when she’s out and about or on tour. Her favourite bag essentials are Augustinus Bader’s Eye Patches and their rich cream. She likes to read on the road, so there will be a book or two like Grief Is the Thing With Feathers by Max Porter. Partnering with YSL, Lipa fell in love with YSL Libre Flowers & Flames perfume, which she occasionally pulls out of her bag.
