The Lineup is a monthly series where we’re giving you an inside peek at the beauty lineups of cool fashion people, editors, makeup artists, hairstylists, and aestheticians—all the people we trust the most. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at all the can’t-live-without products that make their worlds go ’round.
I might be a millennial, but I’ve never been more inspired by Gen Z than after watching Euphoria. Sure, I came for the storyline and the cast, but honestly, I stayed for the makeup. The crystal-studded lids! The glitter! The neon graphic eyeliner! It all spoke to me (me! A self-proclaimed lazy makeup wearer!). “Even a little makeup flair or detail can be so exciting and mood-lifting,” says Donni Davy, the show’s lead makeup designer. “Think about a wash of coral eye shadow, a dark burgundy lip, a dainty graphic green line under your eyebrows, or three tiny rhinestones along your lower lashline. You don’t have to go big to be bold,” she says.
Considering the looks Davy has brought to life on screen, you might think she was big into makeup when she was younger, but she insists that wasn’t the case. In fact, she’s always been more inspired by color, art, and emotion. “I have a vivid imagination when it comes to color and different color combinations, and I treat the eyes and the face as my canvas. It’s really fun for me to imagine what different characters would have on their faces, what they would look like and why, and how I could use makeup to tell their stories.”
Using makeup to tell stories is how Davy landed her latest gig as the chief makeup artist at BoxyCharm. “It felt like a perfect opportunity—I get to play with a variety of makeup products and brands and share my new brand, Half Magic, with the BoxyCharm community while creating educational makeup content and sharing the tips and tricks that I use both on myself and on the set of Euphoria,” she says.
That’s exactly why I insisted that she give us a peek inside her envious makeup bag. Keep scrolling for 13 of the products Davy can’t live without—products she would 100% buy if she were you.
“This is my tried-and-true, ride-or-die anti-shine cream on set. You can apply it over makeup at anytime, and unlike powder, it always looks perfectly natural. It’s a truly invisible anti-shine product, which makes it friendly for all skin tones.”
“These are the fail-safe and foolproof products you need to easily create a rhinestone look. I’ve tried every possible method of applying rhinestones (lash glue, nail art, stick-ons) and always had to choose between ‘fast and easy’ or long-lasting. I designed these special tweezers and created my Half Magic gems with a medical-grade adhesive for super staying power, so applying even the tiniest of rhinies is both fast and easy.” Shop the Adornment Tweezers ($14).
“These adaptogen drinks lift your mood and make you feel warm, fuzzy, and calm. Just like makeup, they’re perfect for when you want a healthy mood lift.”
“I love using super-skinny eyebrow pencils where I can draw in individual hairs. It’s how I achieve my signature airy, feathered brow look. I actually discovered this extra-skinny pencil in BoxyCharm’s September box!”
“I love a tubing mascara because it will never, ever leave you with raccoon eyes, and this is one of my favorites. It’s also super easy to remove. It just kind of dissolves right off without any scrubbing when you wash your face, so your lashes don’t get damaged in the removal process.”
“This eye cream is super nourishing but not the least bit greasy. It absorbs quickly, so it’s perfect for using under makeup to prime the skin.”
“My favorite quality about this CCC cream is that it’s truly blurring. It makes my skin look incredible, and I also get a high level of SPF protection.”
“This is the most elevated and chic ‘glitter’ I’ve ever used. It’s a high-impact, water-based, shimmer liquid eye paint comprised of gold, white-gold, light-blue, and light-green pigments. It’s formulated to wear on bare skin or on top of the Half Magic Chrommaddiction matte eye paints.”
“It has a slight pearlescence to it that’s great for under the eyes. I love that it looks like real skin.”
“This is definitely an indulgent treat, but when I use it, I feel like it really creates a protective barrier for my skin and leaves it feeling extra smooth.”
“This is another BoxyCharm find. I love using soft and fluffy buffing brushes for concealer and foundation. Rather than using a circular buffing movement, I like to press liquid, cream, or powder foundation in with a buffing brush, almost with the same movement and pressure as I would use with a beauty blender. The mini buffer brush in this set also works great for eye shadow as well as stippling concealer over larger blemishes.”
“This is a super-exciting product because it offers a unique and new take on the liquid eyeliner pen. Once you accept the fact that the tip is a flat paddle shape instead of a fine, tapered tip, you’ll find that you have never done your wings quicker. It has a super-deep black tone, doesn’t smudge even in super-hot weather, and is formulated for the Half Magic Chromaddiction Shimmer and Glitterpill glitter liners to layer on top of!”
“If you’re familiar with my makeup style, you know I love a base that looks like juicy, glorious skin. The way to get this look is not by using no makeup but by prepping your skin to receive makeup. This primer is just dreamy underneath makeup. It envelopes the skin with a nourishing layer that sinks right in and doesn’t leave you greasy! When you put your foundation and/or concealer over it, you’ll notice how hydrated and supple your skin looks (and feels!). I have my BoxyCharm box to thank for discovering this one, too!”
