Everyone is still buzzing about Usher’s amazing Super Bowl halftime show. The dance moves and the special guests were everything – and did we mention the skates?
But during that exciting 13-minute performance, we couldn’t help but notice the stunning makeup courtesy of Danessa Myricks Beauty, a line of Black-owned cruelty-free products made for multiple use. That makes it much easier to justify the spend when you buy makeup that multitasks.
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If you’re looking for recreate those stunning Super Bowl looks, these are the Danessa Myricks Beauty products used to make Usher and his dancers shine during the Super Bowl halftime performance.
Performance of a Lifetime
Usher gave the performance of a lifetime during the Super Bowl halftime show. And makeup artist Lola Okanlawon was in charge of making sure he looked his best for the fans in the stands and watching at home.
“Usher has immaculate skin and it was an honor to be a part of history! Can’t wait to see what we do next!” she said.
Evolution Powder
When you’re performing under hot lights in front of thousands of fans, it’s hard not to sweat. But Okanlawon kept Usher’s shine under control with Evolution Powder in Universal.
Stunning Looks
Without question, Usher was the star of the show. But makeup artist Jenn Hanching used a variety of Danessa Myricks Beauty products on his dancers to create stunning looks for the special occasion.
Groundwork: Defining Neutrals Palette
Fill in your brow line, define your cheekbones, line and define your lips and more with the Groundwork: Defining Neutrals - Palette For Eyes, Brows, Face & Lips. Each shade comes in two textures. Use the Velvet Pomades to shape and define and the Shape N’ Fix Powders to set. This is a highly pigmented palette that gives you a professional finish.
Lightwork V: I Am Palette
You’ll feel fearless, invincible and abundant when you use the Lightwork V: I Am Palette. The palette includes 18 stunning shades with affirming names you can blend on your eyes and face to create show-stopping looks.
Lightwork I Palette
Add definition and shape where you need it most with the Lightwork I Palette, a creamy highlighting palette that leaves your skin with a gorgeous glow.
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
Who needs a filter when you have the Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder? It evens out your complexion and absorbs sweat and oil while keeping your skin hydrated. Usher wore Shade 8.5 and 9 for his Super Bowl show. Tracy Chapman also wore it during her Grammy performance.
“1 gram of Balm Powder’s super ingredient, Upsalite, has the power to absorb the surface area of 1 football field worth of sweat and oil! said Okanlawon. “Balm powder worked extra hard during that mind-blowing performance, but thankfully, it left a little bit for us.”
Colorfix - Matte Liquid Pigment Lip, Cheek & Eye Color
With Colorfix - Eye, Cheek & Lip Liquid Pigment, you get an eyeshadow, lipstick and blush in one. We just saved you plenty of room in your makeup bag, so you have space for more than one shade.
Colorfix Metallic Eye, Cheek & Lip Liquid Pigment
If you prefer a shimmery finish, try one of the 15 metallic shades.
Colorfix Liquid Metals
You can create endless looks with Colorfix - Liquid Metals. Inspired by beautiful shades of gold, silver and bronze, it can be worn as an eyeshadow or with a fine-tipped brush as a stunning liner that is sure to make your eyes pop.
Colorfix - Nudes
Colorfix Nudes is an award-winning liquid pigment that can be used as an eyeshadow, bronzer or a brow filler that lasts all day.
Infinite Chrome Flakes
Infinite Chrome Flakes Multichrome Gel adds beautiful foil-inspired color to your eyes. Wear it on its own or on top of your favorite eyeshadow to make your eyes sparkle.
Vision Cream Cover Adjustable Foundation and Concealer
Dark circles and blemishes are no match for the Vision Cream Cover Adjustable Foundation and Concealer. A little is all it takes to even out your complexion without looking like you’re wearing tons of makeup.
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