Greta Lee Is Owning The Red-Carpet Beauty Game – Here’s How To Get Her Glow

“For Greta, skin is always the starting point,” says makeup artist Nina Park. “We spend time really prepping before any makeup goes on. I like to use a mix of gentle sculpting tools, a hydrating sheet mask and a bit of facial massage with ice to wake up the skin and bring circulation forward. When there’s limited time for skin prep, I’ve been using Biodance’s Collagen Gel Toner Pads. I concentrate the pads on the forehead, cheeks and chin, and let them sit for a few minutes to hydrate and plump the skin. That’s what creates that glassy, glowy base before foundation even touches the face. It’s simple but intentional.”

When and where you apply certain products is the key to keeping skin looking natural and avoiding product overload. “After skincare but before applying base, I like to prime areas of the face with different solution products,” says Park. “For example, I use an anti-shine blurring primer for the T-zone. Applying this under the base softens shine, and I don’t need to use as much powder afterwards.”

“For sculpting and highlighting, it’s really about restraint. I like to work in thin, intentional layers and usually start with a liquid highlighter before foundation to create that lit-from-within effect. After that, I’ll add a soft cream or powder highlight only where the light naturally hits. I’m a bit obsessed with the face catching light as it moves – it should feel alive and dimensional, not overly done.”

“Most of the time I apply a light liquid foundation on the face down to the chest to even out the skin overall. Then I go in with a cream concealer, as this grips onto the skin well, but only on areas that need more coverage. Skin that catches light in certain areas but is softly matte in others is how I create skin that glows. Plus, the texture of the product being used and the placement on the skin is what creates a truly modern complexion.”

“I absolutely love blush; it instantly finishes a look for me,” says Park. “I tend to go for a dewier, creamier blush in brighter colors to create a fresh, juicy effect on the cheeks.”

To create the fine black winged liner as seen on Greta Lee, precision is everything. “I like to trace the shape first with a soft pencil, then layer over it with a very thin brush using a gel or liquid liner,” says Park. “Keeping your elbow anchored helps with control, and I always stay close to the lash line, so it feels like an extension of the eye rather than a statement line. I really focus on the small details, like adding a fine line along the lower lashes to subtly extend the eyes. I also love mapping out clusters of different lash sizes and styles to create the exact shape and mood I want.”

“For lips, I’m really into deep brick-brown reds that still feel fresh and lived-in,” says Park. Plus, when applied the right way, the shades work beautifully to complement a bold eye without looking dated. “To keep darker shades modern, I’ll often mix two or three lipsticks or liners together to create a tone that feels more personal and worn-in rather than using one straight from the tube. After applying, I soften the edges with my fingertip, so it looks diffused and natural. Lip liner is essential for adding depth and shaping the mouth, but I always blur it slightly into the lip, so it feels effortless rather than defined.”