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Best In Beauty Awards 2025: Makeup – Essence

Best In Beauty Awards 2025: Makeup
Vanessa Granda for ESSENCE

Makeup pro Mali Boykin’s guide to achieving an enchanting glow

Courtesy of Ron Hill

“The key to keeping your makeup timeless is finding products that truly complement your skin tone—and taking inspiration from the greats,” says Boykin. “Emphasize impeccable skin paired with statement eyes and lips. Start with proper skin prep, using products that love your skin. Focus on blending your makeup seamlessly, and you’ll have a look that’s elegant and effortlessly stunning.”

Photo production credits:
Product photos: Courtesy of brands
Models: Amina Hassan at AMR Agency, Lluvia Cortés at New Icon, Nyaguach Pal at New Icon, Rhaya Jacobs at Divide NY, Roo Saintine at Supreme Management, Sarah Gony at Crawford Models, Wife Erath at APM.
Hair: LaMesha Mosley using Bumble and Bumble; Makeup: Raisa Flowers at E.D.M.A. Nails: Arlene Hinckson using CND at The Only Agency
Set Design: Jenny Correa at Walter Schupfer Management
Casting Director: Trevor Swain at The Wall Group
Photography Assistants: Ashley Markle & Allison Brooks
Digital Technician: Isobel Rae
Fashion Assistant: Morgan Smith; Hair Assistants: Kashmere Samuel & Jataina Ames Makeup Assistants: Joshua Hilario & Desiree Easton; Nail Assistants: Reiana Maynard & Safiya Levers
Set Assistant: Alejandro Benito; Production by The Morrison Group
Associate Producer: Vince Barrucco; Production Assistants: Maian Tran & Kiernan Francis
Shot at Splashlight Studios

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