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Home · Beauty

Serayah's AMA Look is Perfect for the Holidays and Very Affordable

Soft and chic with just the right amount of shimmer, the crooning Empire star never disappoints.
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Serayah’s Soft and Pretty AMA Look

She’s a triple threat, set to take the world by storm and definitely our girl crush. Crooning actress and star of Empire, Serayah McNeil, has got it all. At the 2015 American Music Awards she stunned in neutral shimmery makeup that’s perfect for the upcoming Holiday season. The best part? Her makeup artist Brandy Allen used drugstore beauty brand, Shea Moisture to create the look!

Serayah’s AMA Look is Perfect for the Holidays and Very Affordable
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Flawless Foundation

To combat shine, after applying a sheer liquid foundation, Allen perfected and set the base with a light dusting of Shea Moisture Wet/Dry Pressed Powder in Havasu Hazel. 

$15, available at Target.com

Serayah’s AMA Look is Perfect for the Holidays and Very Affordable
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Subtle Shimmer

Celebrity makeup artist, Brandy Allen, based Serayah’s lids with the earth tones from Shea Moisture Nude Day Palette in Rich Earth. For an added touch of shimmer, she pressed the champagne shimmer shadow into the center of Serayah’s lid using a damp brush to give the look depth.

$25, available at Target.com 

Serayah’s AMA Look is Perfect for the Holidays and Very Affordable
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Gorgeous Flush

For a hint of color and a natural flush, Allen applied Shea Moisture Lip and Cheek Balm in Bo Kaap Peach. For a more natural look, warm the product with your fingers and press into cheeks.

$4.99, available at target.com

Serayah’s AMA Look is Perfect for the Holidays and Very Affordable
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Perfect Nude

Prep lips with a balm to maintain moisture. Follow by applying Shea Moisture Cosmetics Calixta Shea butter Crayon.

$9.99, available at target.com.

Serayah’s AMA Look is Perfect for the Holidays and Very Affordable
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Add Some Shine

To add dimension to the lip, she topped the crayon with Shea Moisture Ultra Shine Gloss in Silvia.

$9.99, available at sheamoisture.com.

Serayah’s AMA Look is Perfect for the Holidays and Very Affordable
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Made You Blink Lashes

The finishing touch on the red carpet look was the addition of these voluminous Maison Crème de la Crème Faux Ever More falsies, applied close to the lashline. Top with mascara for added volume.

Faux Ever More Lashes, $12 available at Maisoncremedelacreme.com

Serayah’s AMA Look is Perfect for the Holidays and Very Affordable
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