Dua Lipa. “Makeup helps me feel confident and powerful”

He gives interviews for hours but shows not an ounce of fatigue, never abandoning his smile and communicative energy, enlivening every answer with his captivating deep voice. But at the moment, Dua Lipa is not giving herself any rest. The movie is now showing ArgyllShe, who is also set to launch her long-awaited new album, is now taking on a new role as the international makeup ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent. “For me, perfume and makeup are one of the many forms of self-expression, a way to reveal one’s playfulness, creativity and individuality,” the singer shares.Houdiniwhich already embodies the fragrance franchise Free luxury brand since 2019.

For this introduction, the 28-year-old Brit looks bright and sun-kissed in a campaign for the new Loveshine Candy Glaze stick polish, which she already subtly slipped in the video for her latest single. Training season. The scene was shot in Morocco, which is so dear to Mr. Saint Laurent, very close to the collective orchards of Ourika, where the ingredients for the product’s formula are grown and harvested. Returning to the European continent, the bold singer gives an exclusive interview to the French press. Meeting with the magnetic muse.

Madame Figaro: What is your relationship with makeup?
Dua Lipa: I think my relationship with makeup has definitely improved, just because I feel like I’m better at it today…whereas I wasn’t before. Growing up, I went through many “trials”. It took me a while, but now I know what works best for me, what makes me feel good and confident. Even in terms of application technique, I think I’ve reached a point where I’m doing well.

What place does make-up occupy in your art?
Makeup is an extension of me and my creativity. It allows me to emphasize the things that I like about myself, it helps me to trust myself, to feel powerful. I love playing with different colors, trying new eye looks. I try to do it myself as much as possible when I travel or go out with friends.

Makeup allows me to highlight the things I like about myself, helps me to trust myself, feel powerful

Dua Lipa

Your go-to makeup product?
Lipstick is pretty much the only part of my beauty routine. If I leave the house without makeup, it’s the only thing I take with me. That’s my gist. I think the bottom of my bag is just lipsticks… I looked inside the other day and there were a dozen tubes. It’s an obsession.

Your favorite lipstick color?
I pretty much only wear one color. It can vary, but it’s always a nude shade with brown undertones because I think it accentuates my assets. I sometimes wear dark in the evening and choose a lighter brown during the day. It’s my favorite color and it hasn’t changed since I was about… 16 or 17. This is the basis for me.

Do you remember the first makeup you ever wore?
Probably one of my mother’s lipsticks.

Who are your makeup icons?
The incredible, natural and free women of the 90s inspire me. They are great glamour or that they look quite sober. This energy funfreedom, youth… I love Chloë Sevigny, Kate Moss, Vanessa Paradis, Naomi Campbell… Cole and glamour who’s partying who’s having fun

How much time do you spend on your beauty routine each day?
No more than 10 or 15 minutes. It’s really quick, easy, and shouldn’t require too much maintenance. I know exactly what I need to do, I know the order in which I need to do my makeup, so I do it very quickly so I can get out the door very quickly. A little foundation, mascara, lipstick, bronzer and blush and I’m good to go.

You also wear very bold beauty looks, whether in your videos, on stage or on social media…
I love experimenting with new looks. I like to try different things. It also depends on my mood, clothes, where I am. It all depends on the day. When I’m on stage, I like to do full makeup, experiment and try new things.

When I’m on stage, I like to try new things in makeup

Dua Lipa

in your clip”Houdini “, you were revealed with your new red hair… Where did this radical change of face come from?
The color red really resonated with me, along with all my new found musical inspiration. I had a feeling that when I listened to my songs from my new album, I always saw this kind of burgundy red, so I did it. It was a kind of impulsive decision. I wanted to experiment and experiment with a new color and I really feel like myself with this red. It requires a bit of maintenance, I have to touch up the color every two to three weeks, but it’s a lot less restrictive than my peroxide blonde, which was traumatic to say the least. It took me a while to get over the discoloration…

Your best beauty tip.
“Less is more” ! I love this approach to beauty. If not, I also like to apply my lipstick to all parts of my face. I like to apply it on my cheeks as a blush, on my eyelids… If I have a last minute plan, I take a tube in my bag and use it everywhere.