Tracee Ellis Ross ended this awards season on a high note.
The actress, 52, wore a full face of Merit Beauty makeup for the Vanity Fair Oscars party on Sunday night, including a sultry smokey eye that we can help you recreate. Turns out, it didn’t take a gazillion eye shadows to achieve the smudged-up look, but rather, just two products.
First, makeup artist Molly Greenwald went in with the Solo Shadow Matte Eye Color in the shade Nelson, which the brand describes as a “soft gray.” Then, she added the Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil on top (yes, you read that right!) for a “hint of shine,” resulting in a “greasy smokey eye,” she shared in a press release.
Merit Beauty Products Used on Tracee Ellis Ross
Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Matte Eye Color
The Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Matte Eye Color is an eyeshadow for everyone, from beauty experts to novices alike: The cream-based formula is “easy to apply,” according to one shopper who “doesn’t have a lot of makeup skills.” Once applied, it dries as a long-staying matte powder (which customers have confirmed).
It’s also formulated with worthwhile ingredients like sunflower seed oil, magnolia bark extract, and peptides that work for your skin rather than just sitting on top of it. It also can be applied with the fingers for quick touch-ups, and what’s more, it has another fan in Martha Stewart.
Merit Beauty Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil
While you can go solo with just the shadow, if you want to recreate Ross’ look down to a T, you’d need to add this lip oil, in the shade Bel Air, atop for a glossy finish. Ironically, it was not used on her lips this time around — her pout was thanks to a soon-to-be-released lip liner and the brand’s signature lipstick — but it goes without saying that the hydrating product can be worn on the lips, too, on full-glam or more natural days.
If achieving a Black-ish smokey eye that’s uncomplicated to create is one of your 2025 goals, pick up the eyeshadow and lip oil used on Tracee Ellis Ross. Then keep scrolling to shop the rest of the Merit Beauty products used for her glam.
Merit Beauty Brow 1990 Sheer Gel Pencil
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Bronzer
Merit Beauty Flush Balm Cheek Color
Merit Beauty Brow 1980 Volumizing Pomade
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Mascara
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick
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