From Lola Young’s laid-back Vivienne Westwood look to a performance at the Grammys that cut straight through the noise, this was a breakout moment capped by her first win for Best Pop Solo Performance. While the outfit set the tone, it was her makeup that quietly became the talking point — especially those lips.
That rich brown liner framing her mouth wasn’t a traditional lip product at all. Instead, her makeup artist Jaime Diaz reached for Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Whiskey, proving that sometimes the smartest beauty choices come from thinking laterally. The result was bold, defined, and long-wearing, without looking heavy or overworked.
According to Diaz, the inspiration was rooted in Lola’s personal taste rather than red carpet theatrics.
“Lola’s look last night was inspired by her love of timeless makeup and beauty. Urban Decay helped achieve her winning look with their high-quality products and large shade range.”
Using eyeliner as lip liner wasn’t a gimmick. Diaz chose it because it outperforms traditional formulas when it comes to staying power, holding its shape through performances, speeches, and long nights under lights. On Lola it worked seamlessly with her natural lip tone.
The rest of the face followed that same balance. Her cheeks were warmed with Urban Decay Face Bond Long-Lasting Powder Blush in Touch Me. The eyes were amplified with 24/7 Glaze-On Shimmer Liquid Eyeshadow in Silver Spooning, layered with Moondust Eyeshadow in Cosmic at the inner corners for lift. A tightline of 24/7 Liquid Stick Eyeliner in Melted Onyx kept definition close to the lash line, while Tube Job Mascara finished things cleanly.
To lock it all in, Diaz used a strategic trio of All Nighter Setting Sprays — Glow at the perimeter, Matte through the centre, and Natural overall — ensuring the makeup held its shape without flattening the skin.
It was a smart, well-judged beauty look that matched the moment: confident, unfussy, and memorable for all the right reasons.
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