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6 Reasons Dej Loaf Is The Ultimate Minimalist Beauty Muse

ESSENCE Festival artist, Dej Loaf has been slaying the Billboard charts since we first heard her hit "Try Me." The rapper and beauty minimalist recently launched a signature Lipglass with MAC as a part of their Future Forward collection and she's been teaching us a thing or two about acing a beauty look without all of the work!
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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The Muse

ESSENCE Festival artist, Dej Loaf has been slaying the Billboard charts since we first became hooked on her hit “Try Me.” The rapper and beauty minimalist recently launched a a signature Lipglass with MAC as a part of their Future Forward collection and she’s been teaching us a thing or two about acing a beauty look without all of the work, and we’re so here for it!

 

6 Reasons Dej Loaf Is The Ultimate Minimalist Beauty Muse
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She’s All About a Highlighter

To brighten her gaze, Dej Loaf is a master at highlighting the inner corners of her eyes to make sure her gaze pops. To copy this look at home, use nude eyeliner and line your lower water line drawing the color down into the corners.

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Her Lipglass is Poppin!

This year Dej expanded her talents into the beauty category and launched a signature Lipglass with MAC as a part of their Future Forward Collection.

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She’s Not Afraid To Accessorize
For her birthday celebration this year, the rapper paired tribal prints with bantu knots, embellished hair jewelry, and her signature gloss proving that tribal influence is fitting for every occasion.
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She’s Old Schol
Dej Loaf has contemporary style with old school appeal and makes casual looks feel glamorous by pairing sleek, wrapped hair with 70s sunnies and feathery lashes.
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She Experiments With Trends
Loaf is definitely a beauty minimalist by nature, but she dabbles in trends from time to time, especially when it comes to nails. She’s known to sport two-toned manicures that compliment her style.
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Her Curl Game is A-1!
If there’s one thing that Dej Loaf has mastered, it’s her hair. Her curly pixie cut is everything!
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