Samuel The 15 Skin & Makeup Products Ariana Madix Uses for Her Effortless Glow
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There’s just something about Ariana Madix. The reality star captivated us throughout her time on Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules, stole our hearts as she grappled with #Scandoval, and had us cheering when she moved on with a new man and an even bigger career. However, as a beauty editor it’s not just her resilience and tenacity that has me so captivated, it’s her skin. I remember watching as she (rightfully) crashed out while talking to Tom Sandoval about his affair, and thinking, “Wow, her skin is so good.” Amid such a low moment in her life, her skin looked hydrated and supple. Dewy and clear.
In the months that followed, Madix experienced a glow up that needs to be studied—but of course that tends to happen when you let go of a f-boy. Her confidence was unmatched and her glam was out of this world, and she put this new chapter on display via Dancing With the Stars, the Broadway musical Chicago, and Love Island USA. Her fierceness was perhaps most clear in the latter due to her many grand entrances that saw her wearing skin-baring dresses from LaPointe, Ramy Brook, Cult Gaia, and Retrofete. She told People last year that she felt like she was “playing a different character” in the outfits, adding that she “loved them all” like “children.” Each look was paired with a beautiful beat that featured a statement eye, wispy lashes, subtle contour, and a bold lip.
As someone who is product obsessed, I made it my mission to track down Madix’s rotation. Through my *extensive* research, I learned that she prioritizes skincare, leaning on fan-favorites from Laneige, SkinCeuticals, and EltaMD as well as facials and microdermabrasion. For makeup she wears foundation from either Chanel or Nars, concealer from Huda Beauty, and Highlighter from Charlotte Tilbury.
Keep scrolling for an in-depth breakdown of every product Madix uses:
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Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm
Image Credit: Farmacy/Sephora Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm“I cannot recommend this product enough,” Madix told E! in June 2024. Watching the makeup melt off your face is oh-so-satisfying.” According to the product description and multiple reviews, this cleansing balm is great for treating dryness, dullness, and uneven texture. It melts makeup away while also hydrating and exfoliating skin thanks to ingredients like sunflower oil, tumeric, moringa extract, and papaya enzymes. -
SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier
Image Credit: SkinCeuticals SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid IntensifierMadix told Byrdie in October 2023 she applies the SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid to her skin while it’s still wet to lock in moisture. The product aims to hydrate, make skin flexible, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid and proxylane. -
COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Image Credit: COSRX COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power EssenceIn an episode of Elle‘s “Waking Up With,” Madix revealed she uses the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. “My skin type is ‘just getting older,’ so I have these lines around my eyes,” Madix said while lathering the product around her face. The essence is made with snail secretion filtrate with the goal of brightening and hydrating skin. It enhances the skin’s natural glow and, according to shoppers, “doesn’t leave a greasy residue.” -
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One
Image Credit: COSRX COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One CreamAfter using the essence, Madix told Elle she goes in with the all-in-one cream, which she described as “intense” because of its slimy, gooey texture. Ingredients include snail secretion filtrate, which aids in skin repair; adenosine, which prevents wrinkle; and panthenol for moisture and healing. -
Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Bright-Eye Gel Cream
Image Credit: Glow Recipe Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Bright-Eye Gel CreamIn a July 2023 Instagram video, Madix gushed that Glow Recipe is one of her “favorite” brands before applying the label’s vitamin C eye cream. If you are trying to rid yourself of the “tired” look, this cream works to reduce bags and puffiness. -
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Image Credit: Laneige/Sephora Laneige Lip Sleeping MaskMadix told The Strategist in April 2024 that she’s been “addicted” to the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask for “years” and has at least “two” or “three of the pots in my various purses or next to my bed.” She added, “I like that it’s not sticky and there’s no color to it. It honestly just feels really mice.” The product, which comes in four different flavors; Berry, Sweet Candy, Vanilla, and Gummy Bear, is intended to be used at night as a leave-on but can be applied during the day as a balm. It’s packed with coconut oil, shea butter, and vitamin C. -
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46
Image Credit: EltaMD EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46Madix was diagnosed with stage 1 melanoma in 2018, so she prioritizes SPF, specifically EltaMD’s Clear Face Sunscreen. In addition to protecting skin from harmful UV rays, this product is formulated with niacinamide, which helps reduce the appearance of blemishes and discoloration. -
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Primer
Image Credit: Bobbi Brown/Sephora Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched PrimerMadix relied on this during her time as Roxie Hart in Chicago. “This really hydrated my skin,” she told E! in June 2024. This serves as both a moisturizer and primer. It’s packed with shea butter, providing instant hydration and plumpness while also gripping makeup for a long-lasting finish. -
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Perfector
Image Credit: Maybelline/Ulta Maybelline Instant Age Rewind PerfectorMadix, a Maybelline partner, uses the brand’s Instant Age Rewind Perfector for easy glam to go run errands, she revealed in a June 2023 TikTok video. “It’s primer, concealer, highlighter, and BB cream. There’s something about that glow,” she gushed. This is a great 4-in-1 product and is ideal for travel or when there’s not much time to get ready. The plush, sponge applicator makes it easy to use, all you have to do is blend and tone. -
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand
Image Credit: Charlotte Tilbury/Ulta Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter WandFor a May 2023 appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Madix’s makeup artist Caroline Blanchard gave the reality star a fierce rose gold beat using the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand. The product comes out as an illuminating gel that glides onto the skin like skincare, featuring a buildable color. -
Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder
Image Credit: Mac/Ulta Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face PowderFor the same May 2023 Watch What Happens Live appearance, Blanchard applied the Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder, but “not much.” The product creates a natural, naked look and is great to set foundation or ensure that makeup lasts all day. -
Sigma Beauty Warm Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette
Image Credit: Sigma Beauty Sigma Beauty Warm Neutrals Eyeshadow PaletteMadix was seen using a Sigma Beauty Eyeshadow Palette while getting ready for a night out during season 11 of Vanderpump Rules. While the exact palette she used is no longer available online, the brand offers a “warm” option that features rich hues with buttery soft formulas. -
Wander Upgraded Lashes Thickening Mascara
Image Credit: Wander Wander Upgraded Lashes Thickening MascaraMadix discovered Wander through IPSY and tested the mascara for fans via Instagram in July 2023. Shoppers say this mascara “never” clumps and “goes on smooth.” -
Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel
Image Credit: Anastasia Beverly Hills/Ulta Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow GelMadix told ET in February 2018 that she “swears” by this brow gel in the shade Chocolate. “It seems like it would maybe too dark, but when I try to use brow products that are made for blondes, it’s too light,” she told ET. “I like a strong brow.” -
Huda Beauty Faux Filler Shiny Lip Gloss
Image Credit: Huda Beauty Huda Beauty Faux Filler Shiny Lip GlossFor a March 2024 appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Blanchard (Madix’s makeup artist) gave the Bravo star a shiny pout thanks to Huda Beauty’s Faux Filler Shiny Lip Gloss. The high shine appearance blurs lines and visibly smooths skin on the lip.
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