Ariana Grande's makeup artist reveals exactly how to get her Breathin' music video look with GLAMOUR
Ariana Grande dropped her latest video for her track Breathin’ last night - and it's all kinds of fabulous. Lyrical genius aside, it mainly had us gasping ‘HIGHLIGHTER GOALS’ and wondering how we could master her luminous look.
Luckily, her makeup artist, Rokael Lizama, was on hand to serve up all the details we need to recreate the perfectly lit look exclusively with GLAMOUR. Get ready to seriously update your highlighter game with all the products used on the set of the vid.
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We might not have a pop star glam squad but where there is a will, there is a way, so grab your brushes and listen up.
Rokael, who has also worked with the likes of Beyonce and the Kardashians (so definitely knows her way round a beauty product or two) cited one product in particular. ICONIC London’s much-loved liquid Illuminator drops and ‘wonder spray’ Prep-Set-Glow.
Perfect for all skin tones, Prep-Set-Glow (£18.50 for 75ml and £20.50 for 120ml) is available in two shades and can be used to prep the skin before applying makeup, set a finished look or add a radiant glow to a bare face.
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Hailed as a miracle spray, it contains skin calming cucumber and chamomile extracts, as well as being rich in antioxidant-rich Vitamin E and green tea, making it perfect weapon in combatting dark circles. Plus, with a kick of caffeine, consider it a morning coffee for complexion.
Ariana also turned to ICONIC London’s liquid Illuminator (£30). Available in four shades, adding just a couple of drops to your foundation can give you an instant Ariana-esque glow up. You can also use it on its to highlight certain features, such as along the brow line.
Get ready, set, glow!
Scroll down for Ariana's best beauty looks (hint: there's a lot)...
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Ariana looked more sophisticated and sleek than ever before on set of The Voice with slicked back, darker brunette hair that she also wore on her wedding day a few weeks prior. To complete the look, the singer wore her signature winged eyeliner, pillowy glossy lips and a Marilyn Monroe beauty spot.
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At the Grammy Awards 2020, Ariana Grande showed off her Grande's new hair colour, revealing a shade that's at the roots while the tail is full-on platinum blonde.
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Following the release of her new album, Sweetener, Ariana Grande was spotted hand-in-hand with fiancé Pete Davidson without her signature ponytail, her luscious long hair giving us total hair envy.
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Ariana's 2018 Met Gala look was absolutely stunning, Her signature pony and gold eyeshadow were perfect for the Heavenly Body theme and although some thought the bow was a bit much, team Glamour loved it!
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Ariana is still rockin' the platinum blonde look in LA. We're loving the side parting and low ponytail.
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At the phenomenal One Love Manchester Concert, Ariana wore gorgeous makeup and ultra cool rings in her hair. QUEEN!
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At the 2016 American Music Awards, Ari showed off a darker shade of brunette in her classic style.
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Working 90s-style crimped hair at the MTV Video Music Awards. She also showed off her new fringe - which we love. Hands up if you're going to go looking for your old crimpers...
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It was time for a big change for Ariana beauty-wise, and the star opted for a platinum blonde hairstyle for the cover of her upcoming album Focus.
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Ariana changed up her favourite half-up half-down 'do for the MTV EMAs in November, giving her signature look a little rest in favour of free-flowing tresses. This hairstyle is a more grown-up look for the star and one that she'll no doubt revisit time and time again as she continues her ascent to the top.
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Oh how we love this look! Chart-topping, award-winning popstral, Ariana, may have only been on our style radar a short time, but she’s already nailing the latest beauty trends with aplomb, and giving us serious hair envy to boot. Just check out that retro top knot, well-defined liner flicks and catwalk-ready purple lip. Ariana, we salute you.
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Working Bardot-esque body with her signature top knot and buxom lengths, Ariana gave the paps plenty of va-va voom at this year’s Teen Choice Awards. Bang, Bang indeed.
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Now an award-winning artist, Ariana dabbled with honey blonde at this year’s Grammys, rocking her signature body-beautiful, half-up/half-down ‘do, teamed with heavy-kohled eyes and matte pink lips.
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Seriously, does this girl ever have an off-day? Gorgeous colour, body and curls teamed with a hot crimson lip – and what we wouldn’t give for that kind of complexion perfection.
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Loving your work, Ariana! This angelic ‘do with beaded halo band is winning.
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[Now a chart-topping popstral and looking more like the Ariana we know and love today, the starlet sported this stylish ‘do – with braided bangs and on–trend ‘balayage’ colour for the MTV Movie Awards.
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Looking every inch the retro goddess, Ariana works a 50s pin-up pony with über-lashes and a pop of perky pink on her lips.
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Getting playful with colour, Ariana gives us her spin on the ‘ombre’ hair trend, with orange-red roots and gradual move into vampish purple. A bold move that really paid off.
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Dabbling with a more mature elegance, Ariana works an intricate up do with Bambi lashes and nude lips for a oh-so-chic finish.
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Looking kitsch and cutesy for a red carpet event, Ariana has some fun with her look, sporting retro flicks and curls, classic cat-eye liner and a bright lip. Another winning look, Grande!
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One of our favourite Ariana looks to date – so simple, yet so chic. At just 18, Ariana had figured out the fast-track route to instant glamour: a slick pony with mega-lashes and red lips.
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Too cute! Ariana looks adorable for a Victoriousphotoshoot in NYC, channeling, well, Minnie Mouse with this mega-bow, flirty lashes and a megawatt smile.
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Working a spot of old-school Hollywood glamour with aplomb, Ariana looked every inch the glamourpuss at the Harry Potterpremiere in New York, with side-swept goddess waves and red lips.
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Looking super-glam at the 2011 Grammys, Ariana sported some shimmering gold shadow with a nude, glossy lip and this simple yet chic pony.
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Now THAT is some serious hair, Grande. Working retro curls with enviable thickness and sheen, Ariana looks pretty pleased with herself at an event in New York. And why not? We wish we looked this good shopping too!
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Showing off a more sophisticated style for a film premiere, Ariana graced the red carpet with well-defined eyes framed by lashings of lashes, a glowing complexion and a natural lip. The retro-esque side pony gives her look a more mature, yet elegant finish.
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Working ‘Nickelodeon chic’ to perfection, Ariana looks like butter-wouldn’t-melt with fresh-faced, natural make-up and a cutesy hair bow. But there’s still an ‘edge’ to her look, just check out those fiery, ‘rock’ red locks.
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At just 15, Ariana was already busy making her mark on the music biz, treading the boards in NYC in teen musical, 13. Already a beauty, Ariana worked her Italiano roots with flowing, raven-black corkscrew curls and that enviable glow.
