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On this episode of Beauty Evolution, we turn our model into recording artist SZA. Using only hair and makeup, we recreate some of SZA's most iconic looks over the years. Press play to watch this makeup transformation go down!

Products Used:
Base:
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
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LancômeTeint Idole
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder
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Pat McGrath Sublime Skin Highlighter Trio
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit
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Look #1:
Mac Mahogany
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Mac Twinks Eyeshadow
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NARS Pandora Duo Eyeshadow
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Mac dip down cream eyeliner in brown
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Look #2:
NYX Milk Jumbo Pencil
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Ardell Demi Wispies
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Mac Black Track liquid eyeliner
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Look #3:
Cosmetic grade glitter
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Mehron Metallic Powder in gold
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Mac Violet Lip Liner
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Christian Dior Brilliant 468 Bonheur
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Milk Kush Mascara
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Transcript
00:06My first memory of SZA is one of my really good friends, Sydney, trying to convince me to actually
00:14listen to SZA. She just makes music for girls like me. Like, you're cool, but you're not like
00:19girly, but you're not like full-on tomboy. You're just like carefree black girl vibes. When she was
00:24performing Z in Soho somewhere, and I was like a freshman in college, and the same
00:30friend, Sydney, was like, we have to go. And I'm like, I can't go, I have class. She was like,
00:35fine, I'm
00:35going. So she went, and me and my other friend went to Dover Street Market. So we were coming from
00:40Streetwear, and the elevator stops at 2, and the elevator opens, and it's SZA. And I'm just like,
00:48that was it. That's all I, I didn't say anything. I blew it. But if I could meet her
00:54again, I, I think of something. I think of something. I'd say something other than silence.
00:59Before we get into the transformation, don't forget to subscribe below.
01:06This first look is from 2014 when SZA is performing at the Pitchfork Music Festival.
01:14For her makeup, her base is minimal, and her lids have a medium brown eyeshadow. And the inner
01:19corners are highlighted with a shimmery white and gold eyeshadow.
01:29SZA's hair is curled and teased out. It's pulled back into two pigtails with
01:34gray scrunchies. Her eyes are finished off with bold, fluttery eyelashes. She's wearing a
01:43nude brown lipstick. Freckles are drawn across her nose and cheeks.
01:53Oh, this is like if SZA was a Bratz doll. The freckles, of course, are super SZA, but just like,
02:01this hair is a moment. I'm living for this. This is great. Just walking into work like,
02:07hey, R29s, it's poppin'. It's me. You know, your dog come to life. Here to shine. Bring the SZA vibes.
02:15It's great.
02:19The second look is from the 2016 Pemberton Music Festival.
02:28This is a very simple look. SZA's base is lightly contoured. For her eyes, she has a white eyeshadow
02:34winged out, and she's wearing a fluffy set of eyelashes.
02:54For her hair, it is an orange-red, and it's curled and teased out. She is also wearing a nude
03:00lip in this look.
03:13Oh, my God. Who knew I could be, like, red? The red hair is just amazing. Like, amazing.
03:22It's like 80s vibes, but we're like shouting out SZA. I feel like it's very accurate.
03:34This last look is from the 2018 Met Gala. The theme was Heavenly Bodies, Fashion, and the Catholic Imagination.
03:42SZA looks very regal and dreamy. Brown eyeshadow is dusted into her crease with a silver glitter on her lids.
03:49She has a winged liner and a full set of lashes. There is bright gold eyeshadow on her inner corners,
03:55and for her base, she has a warm blush and contour.
04:03Her hair is curled and draped around her shoulders. She has soft bangs and two braids that frame her face.
04:28There are two gold tears dripping down her cheek.
04:36To top off this look, SZA is wearing a halo crown.
04:45Oh, my gosh. This is amazing. Look at this crown. Get into this eye makeup, though. And the tears are
04:56so perfect.
04:58Just like, you know, your not-so-average black Madonna. I came to slay. It doesn't get any more real
05:04than this.
05:05The dress is perfect. The hair, the makeup. This is a look. She's put together. She's ready to go.
05:10This look definitely has my heart. Like, yeah, the pigtails, unforgettable, but this is just like, you can't top this.
05:16It doesn't get any better. It's like, this is like when someone's like, I care. No, I don't. I'm sorry.
05:25Thank you guys so much for watching. To let me know what you'd like to see more of, comment down
05:29below.
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