Dua Lipa's summer makeup routine with YSL Beauty

This summer, capturing the ambience of a journey into the Moroccan desert, Dua Lipa debuts an illusory makeup look. It speaks to the mirages found in warm desert sands, and clear blue skies, and the aquatic freshness of an oasis.

Article Published: 3 July 2024

Dive into the mirage of YSL summer

Dunes, horizon, desert heat: the inspiration behind this year's summer fantasy is illusion, or more specifically, mirages. Discover the makeup and fragrance icons that unleash a hedonistic state of mind for a summer of daydreams and desire.

Dua Lipa's Mesmerizing Summer Look

This sunkissed look, created for Dua Lipa by YSL Global Beauty Director Tom Pecheux, is a complete summer fantasy.
- Her complexion is smooth and sculpted with Touche Éclat Illuminating Pen and the All Hours Hyper Bronze and Hyper Finish powders.
- Her deep brown eyes are subtly smoky with eyeshadow from the Couture Mini Clutch 100 and Lash Clash Waterproof mascara.
- Finally, on the lips, the mirage is found in the wet-look shine of YSL Loveshine Candy Glaze in shade 2.

Desert heat makeup tips for a fresh summer look

- For makeup that lasts the heat, go minimal. It's key to avoid overloading the skin.
- Choose light, sheeny textures (but not overly creamy ones) that will sit happily on top of your SPF.
- Finish your complexion products with a radiant concealer like Touche Éclat High Cover Concealer, patting it into the skin. Then, sweep on a halo of sunkissed bronze with All Hours Hyper Bronze powder.
- Go with a monochrome color story by pairing your lip colour to the tones you use on cheeks and eyes, either rosy or bronzed depending on how your complexion responds to the sun.
- Swap your heavy lipstick for a light, shiny one to give you a healthy glow and more plumping hydration, such as Loveshine Candy Glaze.

Accentuate your eyes with waterproof pencil and mascara

Keep makeup simple and comfortable with a weightless nude eyeshadow, waterproof eyeliner, and waterproof mascara. Groom your brows for extra polish. Remember that doing your eye makeup with a light touch gives a 'just back from the beach' look.

Don't skip your bronzer

No matter your skin tone, you'll want a natural shade of bronzer for a sunkissed look. And, if your skin has tanned or deepened in the sun, you'll need a concealer to match the shade.

How to create your own summer look?

Get inspired by Dua's confidence and spontaneity to build a 'capsule' summer makeup wardrobe. Multifunctional products, like Rouge Pur Couture lipstick in rosy-brown shade N1, make it quick and easy to get groomed on the go while you're living your best summer life.