New love may be responsible for Kelsea Ballerini’s glow at tonight’s CMT Awards, but her skin and makeup routine weren’t far behind. The singer-songwriter, who was co-hosting the awards show for the third time this year, made her red-carpet debut with boyfriend Chase Stokes of Outer Banks fame, and her skin looked absolutely radiant thanks to celebrity makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan.
Deenihan used three CoverGirl products to prep Ballerini’s skin ahead of makeup, and it’s no wonder why. Ballerini herself is a CoverGirl ambassador, and these products are absolute game-changers.
To start, Deenihan used the Clean Fresh Skincare Correcting Serum + Moisturizer + Primer in 100 Redness Neutralizer. At just $18, this serum is a steal considering it functions as three products in one. Not only does it correct redness, but it also moisturizes and primes your skin for makeup application.
After that, Deenihan spritzed Ballerini’s face with the Clean Fresh Skincare Priming Glow Mist for an added boost of hydration and a subtle glow. This mist contains coconut water and aloe vera to help soothe and hydrate your skin while also acting as a setting spray for your makeup.
Lastly, Deenihan used the Clean Fresh Skincare Weightless Water Cream, a $20 oil-free cream that uses cactus water and hyaluronic acid to weightlessly hydrate and plump your skin. This cream can be used either before makeup application or on its own for a no-makeup makeup look.
Once Ballerini’s skin was prepped, Deenihan used a variety of CoverGirl makeup products to bring the look together. She started with the Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation ($7), which has quickly become a crowd favorite thanks to its lightweight formula and customizable coverage.
Deenihan also used the Clean Fresh Hydrating Concealer ($7) to cover any under-eye circles or blemishes, followed by the TruBlend So Flushed High Pigment Blush in 360 Sweet Seduction ($8) and the TruBlend So Flushed High Pigment Bronzer in 420 Warmth ($8) for added warmth and color.
On the eyes, Deenihan opted for products like the iconic Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara ($9), the Clean Fresh Clean Color Eyeshadow Quad in Classic Smokey and Midnight Sky ($10), the Exhibitionist Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow in Twinkle Town ($13), the Perfect Blend Eyeliner Pencil in 110 Black Brown ($5), and the Easy Breezy Brow Setting Gel in Clear ($5).
Lastly, Deenihan used two shades of the Exhibitionist Lipstick, 255 Tempting Toffee and 280 Decadent Peach, both of which cost just $6 each. All of these products worked together to create a flawless look that lasted all night long.
If you’re looking to recreate Ballerini’s red-carpet look for yourself, you can’t go wrong with any of these CoverGirl products. Not only are they affordable, but they’re also incredibly effective and perfect for everyday wear too. Plus, with Kelsey Deenihan’s expert guidance, you’ll be looking like a star in no time.
