Normally, I watch Nara Smith’s Instagram and TikTok videos with admiration and curiosity, but it’s never with the intention of re-creating them. (I wish I was someone who had the time, energy, and talent to make homemade bubble gum, but I’m not.) However, as a beauty editor, I’m more than willing to re-create her most recent recipe—her signature soft and elegant everyday makeup look. As seen in the photo above, it involves fluttery lashes, flushed cheeks, and a glossy lip.
Smith’s in-depth Instagram tutorial details every product she uses. After prepping her skin with True Botanicals Pure Radiance Oil ($120), Dexeryl Crème ($18), and Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 30 ($36), she moves on to makeup. Ahead, see every one of the 14 makeup products she uses, from an illuminating primer to a TikTok-viral glossy lip balm and beyond.
MAC
Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Primer
Smith starts by applying this primer all over her skin. It’s moisturizing and illuminating and preps the skin for smooth, flawless, and long-lasting makeup application.
Saie
Glowy Super Gel in Roseglow
Next, she applies a thin layer of this illuminating base to her skin for an allover glow. While she uses the shade Roseglow in the video, she writes in the caption, “I switch between all shades.” There are four to choose from.
Hourglass
Vanish Airbrush Concealer
Smith applies this full-coverage, waterproof concealer to her under-eye area, letting it dry down a bit while she perfects her brows. (More on that in a second.) The editor-favorite formula features blurring and brightening microspherical powders for a flawless finish. She uses a combination of the shades Flax and Sienna.
Beautyblender
Original Beautyblender Makeup Sponge
She blends the concealer in with the iconic Beautyblender Sponge. However, she doesn’t wet it with water. She wets it with setting spray…
MAC
Prep + Prime Fix+ Primer and Setting Spray
Here’s the iconic setting spray in question. Using this to dampen the Beautyblender is kind of brilliant, as it will help the concealer last longer.
Smith shapes her arches with this brow gel, which happens to be a personal favorite! The formula is budge-proof and provides a cool lamination effect.
For added density and definition, she uses this microfine brow pencil.
Fenty Beauty
Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick in Mocha
Smith uses Fenty Beauty’s Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick in Mocha to define and sculpt her cheekbones and the tip of her nose.
rhode
Pocket Blush in Freckle
That signature Nara Smith flush? It’s courtesy of Hailey Bieber’s namesake Rhode Pocket Blush in Freckle. Smith applies it to the back of her hand, picks it up with a brush, and blends it onto her cheekbones.
For a touch of dewiness, Smith applies this Chanel highlighter to her cheekbones using her finger. After this step, she writes, “I take whatever bronzer I have on hand and put it all over my lid and use a dark-brown or black eye shadow along my upper lash line.” It’s unclear which specific products she uses in the video.
Ardell
Naked Lash Clusters 437
For her signature soft, fluttery lashes, Smith uses these individual clusters.
Hourglass
Mini Veil Translucent Setting Powder
Hourglass’s Veil Translucent Setting Powder sets her makeup and keeps shine at bay.
MAC
Lip Liner Pencil in Cork
Leave it to Smith to use an iconic, cool girl–approved ’90s lip liner.
Hourglass
Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm in Rouse 180
After using “a berry-colored or, in this case, slightly orange lip stain,” Smith finishes off her look with a swipe of this TikTok-viral glossy lip balm in a chestnut shade.
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