Billie Eilish’s pre-show glam routine is the opposite of over-the-top. Forget the glam squad and a room full of mirrors—this is a “do it yourself” affair, with Eilish herself revealing her behind-the-scenes secrets in a TikTok video. In true Billie fashion, she keeps it real: “Leave me alone. I barely know what I’m doing, but here’s what works for me,” she admits. And honestly? That’s the vibe. This isn’t a flawless, Instagram-perfect beauty routine; it’s a quirky mix of cult favorites, high-end buys, and drugstore steals that all come together to create that effortlessly cool look Billie is known for.
First things first, skincare: Billie’s routine starts with a little spritz of water to tame her bangs before she goes in with her go-to skincare products. Her Biba de Sousa Micellar Water cleanses her skin, followed by a lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer by the brand, that’s perfect for acne-prone skin. The brand’s high-end, no-fuss formulas have been her skincare staple for a while.
When it’s time for makeup, Billie doesn’t shy away from a signature eye look: tight, dark-lined waterlines with that “siren eyes” effect. Using Maybelline’s ‘TattooStudio’ Gel Pencil in Bold Brown, she draws a rough line along her waterline and extends it outward to elongate her eyes, creating a soft almond shape. A quick swipe of Makeup by Mario’s Neutrals palette follows, with a smudge of brown shadow to soften the look. Cleanup with micellar water and a Q-tip helps sharpen those lines.
@billieeilish leave me alone i barely know what im doing but heres what works for me & what i do before every show on tour 💋🎂💌🎉👯♀️🎄🙉☕️ love you guys
♬ ilomilo – Billie Eilish
Base makeup is kept light but effective. The NARS ‘Radiant Creamy’ Concealer handles any blemishes, while a dusting of Laura Mercier powder sets everything in place. To add a touch of nostalgia (and freckles), Billie uses Revlon’s Semi Permanent Brow Ink to mimic the spots from her childhood. For blush, she goes viral with Milk Makeup’s ‘Cooling Water Jelly Tint,’ a poppy pink that leaves a natural flush. MERIT makes an appearance with their ‘Dewy Highlighting Balm’, adding a soft glow to her cheekbones and nose.
Billie doesn’t stop at the eyes: her brows get a lift with MERIT’s ‘Brow 1980’ Volumizing Tinted Eyebrow Pomade and a touch of Got2b Glued Brow & Edge Gel. A curl of the lashes and a swipe of MERIT’s ‘Clean Lash’ Lengthening Tubing Mascara completes the eye look.
Finally, the lips. Billie embraces a trending lip technique with a peel-off lip liner. Sacheu’s ‘Stay-n lip’ liner goes on, sets, and is peeled off to reveal a subtle, long-lasting stain. Tower28’s ‘OneLiner’ Lip Liner in “Work of Art,” a pinky taupe, is layered on top for that perfect, understated lip.
Whether she’s gearing up for a world tour or just getting ready for a night out, Billie’s routine is a no-fuss, low-maintenance guide to looking effortlessly cool. And the best part? It’s all totally attainable.
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