If there is one thing Ayra Starr knows how to execute with lethal precision, it is the art of the “it-girl” glow. In her latest visual offering, the Gen-Z icon steps out in a beauty look that feels like a masterclass in light reflection. It is celestial, sultry, and perfectly calibrated for the flash of a paparazzi camera against the night sky.
The defining feature of this look is undoubtedly the skin. Starr’s complexion is sculpted to perfection, but not with the heavy contour of years past. Instead, she opts for a “soft-focus” dimension. The base is sheer and hyper-dewy—a true “glass skin” finish that extends from her face down to her shoulders, which are dusted with a generous helping of body shimmer. The highlighter placement is strategic: hitting the high points of the cheeks, the bridge of the nose, and the cupid’s bow to create a wet-look sheen that makes her appear almost ethereal.
For the eyes, the “Rush” singer leans into cool tones, a trend we are seeing dominate the beauty sphere this season. Her lids are washed in a metallic gunmetal or silver shimmer that catches the light beautifully. This is smoked out at the edges to create a lifted, cat-eye shape without the harshness of a heavy black liner. The drama is amplified by a set of fluttery, high-volume lashes that open up the eye, paired with groomed, brushed-up brows that frame the face with modern structure.
Rounding out the glam is the lip combo that has become arguably her signature: the 90s-inspired glossy nude. A deep cocoa liner defines the perimeter, heavily blended into a milky, pink-beige center, all sealed with a lacquer-like clear gloss. It is the ultimate “your lips but better” equation—plump, hydrated, and effortlessly chic.
Finished with sleeked-back hair that allows her edges to take center stage in a stylized swoop, Ayra Starr proves once again that she isn’t just a musical force; she is a beauty muse for the digital age.
