Lizzo's makeup artist shares her Grammys beauty prep including peach fuzz removal and £8 false eyelashes
It's not all luxury facials and pina coladas behind the scenes at the Grammys (though there's plenty of that, too). Nope, alongside the fancy mani-pedis, some stars are willing to show the lengths that go into making them look spectacular come red-carpet time.
One such example? Lizzo, whose makeup artist, Alexx Mayo, valiantly documented the prep involved. Before releasing his celeb client out into the glare of HD cameras, he employed a sneaky trick to ensure her skin looked its best, namely a quick facial trim to remove peach fuzz.
On his stories he wrote "starting off with getting rid of peach fuzz and dead skin with @dermaflash". The process, known as dermaplaning, sees the top layer of skin and hair cells shaved from complexions to provide a silky smooth base – proof that a little bit of lip hair happens to the best of us.
As for the rest of Lizzo's pre-awards makeover? It's surprisingly low maintenance. Mayo let us in on the skincare he used to keep her skin looking impossibly glowy – a refreshingly inexpensive option in the form of Versed skincare's Skin Soak Rich Moisturise Cream, £16.
Her epic smoky eye was finished off with Urban Decay's Neon Moon shadow from the Party Favor Palette, £25. But, perhaps the thriftiest finishing touch was the £8 false lashes Mayo called upon to max out her lashes, courtesy of Kiss's Lash Couture Luxtensions Collection in Velvet.
It's not the first time Lizzo's turned things up on the red carpet. From dramatic rainbow eyes to the bright pink hair she rocked at last year's Met Gala, the singer is forever inspiring us to be more daring with our makeup.
Get your eye palettes at the ready, these are Lizzo’s top beauty looks of 2020.
Getty ImagesLizzo sported fresh skin and uber lashes at this year's Grammy's
Getty ImagesWho said you had to choose between eye and lip? Not Lizzo.
Getty ImagesWe are living for this dramatic cat eye and a glossy red lip. Party season, incoming.
Getty ImagesLizzo's strictly pink look at the Met Gala 2019 was one of the most iconic moments of 2019 - and rightly so. We are OBSESSED.
Getty ImagesAt the AMA's, Lizzo opted for a low-key base and a flawless orange eye . Look at that glow!
Getty ImagesOnce again, Lizzo proved why more really is more when she paired a bold red lip with a smokey eye.
Getty ImagesLizzo brought baby hairs swiftly back into fashion when she styled hers out on the red carpet...and we've been thanking her everyday since.
Getty ImagesStrong, chic and striking, Lizzo's Hollywood glamour look flawed us all.
Getty ImagesWoah, does Lizo ever get it wrong? We love the striking eyeshadow and glowy complexion - and her wavy 'do is perfection.
Getty ImagesWe can't get over how epic the singer looks with blue eyeshadow (immediately attempts to recreate)
Getty ImagesA striking red lip, a dab of blush on the apples of her cheeks and a shimmering blue eye, this look has mega wow-factor.
Getty ImagesEpic, just epic. Enough said.
Getty ImagesWho knew lime green eyes could be such a vibe? Inspired as ever.
Getty ImagesA frontrunner for one of our favourite beauty looks from Rizzo, this colourful rainbow-esque beauty look is giving us all the feels. SO major.
Getty ImagesLizzo brought serious glamour to the red carpet with these dramatic blue eyes.
