As a multi-hyphenate household name, Jennifer Lopez has had her fair share of evolutions. But one thing she's kept consistent over the years is her signature makeup look. From red carpets and sold-out arenas to coffee runs and press junkets, you can count on Lopez to rock a smoky eye and nude lip.
Lopez tends to pair her sultry eyeshadow and neutral gloss with lengthy lashes and full-coverage foundation. If the occasion calls for it, she'll add bright or jewel-tone hues to her smoky eye. Strategically placed bronzer and bold blush help accentuate her cheekbones and add a soft glow. Overall, it makes for a bold but polished look. Here's what you'll need to recreate Lopez's signature makeup at home.
Products to Use
Face
Lopez typically goes for a more full-coverage foundation with a glowy finish. Start with Chanel’s Vitalumière Radiant Moisture Rich Fluid Foundation or Lancôme’s Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid to reach the glowy base layer synonymous with Lopez’s makeup.
To maintain a bright under eye and cover blemishes, reach for a brightening concealer, like the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer or the Yves Saint Laurant Touche Éclat Awakening Concealer.
Lopez tends to reach for blush in bubblegum pink hues over those with peach or brown tones. The BeautyBlender Bounce Liquid Whip Cream Blush in the shade Cheeky Pink or the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in the shade Happy are good stand ins.
For the final touches, set her skin makeup with the Make Up Forever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder.
Eyes
Lopez consistently opts for a smoky eye, though she switches up the exact shades based on the rest of her look. This Tom Ford Eye Color Quad in Honeymoon offers the perfect range of shades to create a natural eye look or a bold smokey eye. The light champagne tones are perfect for base eye shadows and highlighter for the inner corner and brow bone, while the darker mauve and maroon tones will add depth to any eye look. Replicate her long luminous lashes with the It Cosmetics Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara.
Lips
Her lip look is often glossy, and ranges from a natural nude to a brighter pink. This Make Up Forever Artist Color Pencil Longwear Lip Liner in the shade Wherever Walnut and this Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer in the shade Sweet Mouth are great starting points.
Steps to Create the Look
Follow these steps with the above products to achieve Lopez's signature makeup look.
- Start by applying a layer of foundation to create an even base to work from and provide a glowing complexion.
- Then apply a brightening concealer to your under eye area and any blemishes to smooth your skin and add dimension to your face.
- Next apply a pink cream blush to the tops of your cheekbones. Start with a small amount and blend out and apply a second layer, if needed. You want a subtle pop of pink that accentuates your facial structure
- Apply a setting powder to the forehead and under-eye area to set your cream products and reduce excess glow from your base layer.
- Moving on to eyes, apply a layer of the champagne-toned eyeshadow all over the lid to create a light and even base.
- Apply a maroon-toned eyeshadow to the outer crease an blend out to create a smoky eyeshadow look.
- Apply two to three coats of a lengthening mascara.
- Apply the brownish-pink lip liner to the outer lip line.
- Finish with a pink shimmer lip gloss.
From early aughts movie premiers to countless Met Galas, Lopez’s signature smoky eye and neutral lip have taken her far. Follow these steps to try the classic makeup look yourself.