If there’s one thing I can always guarantee, it’s that Issa Rae will fade away on the red carpet. She really never misses, especially when it comes to hair and makeup. I mean, can you imagine anyone with lighter skin?
At the 74th Annual Emmy Awards, Rae did not disappoint. “Hey Emmys, I was inspired by Issa’s Sergio Hudson dress,” Joanna Simkin, the celebrity makeup artist behind Rae’s look, shared in a press release. “Colour, fit and style instantly transport me to a place of beauty and power. A strong black diffused cat eye and radiant skin combine to create a look of authority. Issa’s undeniable force.”
The best part of the whole look? Every makeup product Simkin uses is under $15 and is from Elf, a favorite drug store brand. Simkin has included all of the brand’s biggest hits, like the TikTok-feeling Halo Glow Liquid Filter (and often sells out). Keep reading for the full analysis.
