Taylor Swift's signature red lips and feline movement are bold looks that should be maintained at any time, let alone on stage in the summer heat, with a three-hour-long choreographed dance routine to complete.
Throughout Swift's Eras Tour, one of the most frequently asked questions on every fan's lips has surely been: how does her makeup stay in place? all evening?
Through rain and storm (literally, in some cases), Swift's makeup hasn't budged throughout her performances. Although her makeup artist is yet to be revealed, an alleged leak of Swift's exact makeup routine on Instagram has revealed her favorite and most used products.
Unsurprisingly, the list is almost entirely made up of Pat McGrath, a legendary makeup artist who starred in the pop sensation. Jeweled music video.
Unless you're looking to spend a small fortune at Pat McGrath Labs, here's how you can recreate Swift's glamorous, unbreakable look with similar products; Some may already have them…
Start with a blank space
The importance of prep work is always relevant, whether you're singing to 90,000 fans or prepping your skin for a long-lasting look. Fortunately, unless you're Taylor Swift, you only have to focus on one of these at a time.
Channeling Swift's 2014 hit, Blank spaceFace primer acts as a glue for makeup to adhere to and fills in fine lines and pores, providing a smooth slate for foundation or concealer application.
BY TERRY Hyaluronic Hydra Primer Mini 15g, £18, Sephora
Different primers are used for different skin types and problems. If you notice your skin becoming shiny throughout the day (and not radiant), look for a mattifying or powder primer. If you're aiming for a dewy foundation, opt for products that include words like “hydrating,” “dewy,” or “shiny.”
Maybelline suits me! Matte + Poreless Foundation, currently £7.98 (normally £9.99), Amazon
Capture Swift's flawless, poreless skin with a mattifying primer that ensures caking-free application. Opting for matte finishes means there is less oil in the product, meaning it is less likely to move throughout the day.
Cat eyes sharp enough to kill
'Draw the cat's eye, sharp enough to kill a man…', Swift sang on her album Midnight – a motto that she upholds throughout her Eras makeup looks.
There is a subtle but important difference between winged and cat eye liner. The winged eyeliner is only on the upper eyelid with one end fanned out.
A cat eye has a winged top, but the lower lid is also lined with eyeliner that connects to the winged top, forming a triangle.
Clarins Waterproof Eyeliner, £23, John Lewis
Swift's use of the more sensual cat eye means that both a matte liquid liner and a kohl pencil are needed. Crucially, opting for products labeled “waterproof” rather than those marketed as 24-hour will ensure greater strength and longevity.
Enrich and Lift Eyeliner, £21, ICONIC London
It was red (lips)
If there's one thing other than breakup songs Swift can guarantee, it's crispy red lips. Turning gloss devotees to a bold matte look, the star is selective with the shades and formulas she uses.
As a bold lip newbie, you should keep in mind that there isn't just one shade of red to choose from, and what makes Swift's matte red stand out so much is the fact that it has a blue undertone.
Finding your skin undertone is essential before choosing the ideal lipstick shade. An easy trick is that if you feel good in silver jewelry, you most likely have a “cool” undertone, and if you feel good in gold jewelry, you most likely have a “warm” undertone. Opt for matte red tones that share your skin tone, whether cool blues or warm pinks.
Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick in Vermilion, £28, MERIT
