Nation celebrity Kelsea Ballerini isn’t just movie star make-up artist Kelsey Deenihan‘s shopper. She’s additionally considered one of her finest associates. This comes by within the beautiful, easy glam Deenihan creates to focus on Ballerini’s pure magnificence. And tonight, for the MTV Video Music Awards, that was greater than evident.
“Not solely is it Kelsea’s thirtieth birthday at present, but it surely’s additionally her first time performing on the VMAs, so to say the glamming course of was a celebration is an understatement,” says Deenihan. “We wished Kelsea to really feel gentle contemporary and attractive in her pores and skin and lovely customized Monot gown.”
Plus, her complete face of make-up was executed with CoverGirl merchandise, and never a single one prices greater than $14! Right here’s the breakdown of her full look, from basis to lip gloss.
On Kelsea Ballerini’s Pores and skin:
To provide the musician’s pores and skin a flawless canvas, Deenihan first utilized Clear Contemporary Pores and skin Milk Basis in 560 Medium ($12). “Kelsea simply returned from celebrating her birthday with a wonderful tan, so we went a bit darker than her regular 550 Mild/Medium,” the make-up artist says. It is available in 11 shades and the protection is gentle. This lets the pores and skin’s pure magnificence shine by with a wholesome glow. Subsequent, she utilized Clear Contemporary Hydrating Concealer in 350 Mild/Medium ($12) “to brighten the under-eyes and T-zone.” The system comprises coconut milk and aloe extracts to maintain pores and skin hydrated because it camouflages imperfections and darkish circles.
“To reinforce Kelsea’s beautiful tan, I added TruBlend So Flushed Excessive Pigment Bronzer in Sundown Glitz ($12) throughout the cheekbones and bridge of the nostril,” Deenihan says. “I then added somewhat wash of shade to her cheeks utilizing the TruBlend So Flushed Excessive Pigment Blush in 390 Candy Seduction ($12).”
On Kelsea Ballerini’s Brows:
So as to add somewhat definition to Ballerini’s brows and fill in any sparse areas with hair-like brush strokes, Deenihan used Straightforward Breezy All Day Eyebrow Ink Pen in 100 Mushy Blonde ($12). “I then added somewhat Clear Contemporary Forehead Gel in 200 Blonde ($10) to maintain the entire hairs in place,” the make-up artist says.
On Kelsea Ballerini’s Eyes:
For Kelsea’s eyes, Deenihan used the Clear Contemporary Shade Eyeshadow Palette in 212 Shimmering Beige. “I began by utilizing the primary shade all around the lid. To deepen the inside and outer corners, I utilized the third shade from the identical palette and blended into the crease. For a pop within the middle of the lid, I pressed the fourth shade into the lid. I tightlined her waterline with Good Level Plus Liquid Eyeliner in 210 Espresso ($7). Alongside her backside lash line, I swept the third shade from the Shimmering Beige Palette.”
“Kelsea loves a lash, so we utilized just a few beneficiant coats of the Lash Blast Clear Quantity Mascara in 800 Very Black ($13).” The system not solely gave Ballerini’s lashes pink carpet–worthy oomph; it’s additionally infused with argan and marula oils so lashes get conditioning advantages as nicely.
On Kelsea Ballerini’s Lips:
To complete off the look, Deenihan utilized a coat of Merely Ageless Moisture Renew Core Lipstick in 150 Elegant Nude ($12). And so as to add “stunning shine,” she topped it off with a layer of Clear Contemporary Yummy Gloss in 650 Coconuts About You ($11).
