Kara NasvigMiley Cyrus stole the show at the 2025 Grammys, not only with her Saint Laurent black halter dress but also with a sultry cat eye, stick-straight blunt bangs, and radiant skin. Fresh off her Grammy win for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for II Most Wanted—her Cowboy Carter duet with Beyoncé—Cyrus’s beauty look was just as award-worthy.
Celebrity makeup artist James Kaliardos and hairstylist Bob Recine took ELLE.com behind the scenes to reveal how they created her rockstar-chic glam.
The Makeup: A Flawless, Sultry Look
Kaliardos collaborated closely with Cyrus to create a look that felt authentic to her.
“Miley is the brainstorm. We work together to create her makeup look every time. I always want Miley to feel like she is in her own skin,” Kaliardos shared.
The Base: Fresh and Natural
Concealer: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind (applied in thin layers under the eyes and center of the face).
Foundation: Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte (only in areas needing extra coverage).
Contouring & Highlighting: Maybelline Lifter Stix in Neutral Shade 20 (cheekbones, temples, eye crease).
Blush: Maybelline Sunkisser Blush in Rooftop Views (for a subtle, sun-kissed glow).
The Eyes: Bold and Mesmerizing
Brows: Maybelline Superfluff Brow Mousse in Blonde (for soft definition).
Lashes: Maybelline Sky High Mascara (black on top, brown on the bottom).
Cat Eye:
Maybelline Tattoo Gel Pencil (smudged along the lash line).
Maybelline Eye Stix in I Am Courageous & I Am Rare (to intensify the liner).
Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner (to sharpen the wing).
The Lips: A Statement Finish
Lip Liner: Maybelline Lifter Liners in On It & Line Leader (for definition).
Lip Color: Maybelline Super Stay Teddy Tint in Current Mood (for a deep, rich tone).
Gloss: Maybelline Lifter Plump in Hot Honey (for a glossy, voluminous finish).
Kaliardos’s Pro Tip:
To maintain the look throughout the night, powder the T-zone and bring your lip products for touch-ups.
The Hair: Sleek and Sharp
Hairstylist Bob Recine kept Cyrus’s hair ultra-sleek and straight to complement her bold makeup and structured dress. Her razor-sharp blunt bangs framed her face perfectly, adding to the rockstar edge.
Recreate Miley’s Look
Want to channel Miley’s Grammys glam for your next event? Focus on sharp eyeliner, defined lips, and sleek hair, locking it in with powder and regular touch-ups.
