Here's How to Recreate Gossip Girl's Buzziest Beauty Looks

The highly anticipated Gossip Girl reboot has finally hit HBO Max, ushering in a new ruling class at Constance Billard and St. Jude's. And while much of the focus has been

on the fashion, our favorite Upper East Siders famously love a good beauty look. Who could forget Blair Waldorf's iconic headbands or Serena van der Woodsen's lip gloss over lipstick debate?

This time around, the reboot is helmed by celebrity makeup artist and department head Amy Tagliamonti. Working closely with M.A.C Cosmetics, Tagliamonti created a fresher, more modern take on Manhattan's elite—think bold lips, winged liner, and shimmery lids. As proclaimed by mean girl Luna La (played by Zión Morena) in the pilot episode, headbands are decidedly out, but some makeup from the original still holds up in 2021.

To investigate further, ELLE.com asked Tagliamonti to walk us through four unique beauty looks from the first few episodes, including the exact products she used and how to recreate them at home.


Julien's It Girl Moment

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Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Max

As the queen of Constance, Julien Calloway has to look the part. "This is the first time we really see Julien out with her friends at their exclusive hang out called Dumbo Hall," says Tagliamonti. "She’s in her full-on influencer glory, looking fierce and excited because Zoya is joining the tight-knit friend group for the first time."

How to Get the Look:

  1. Apply Make Up Forever Ultra HD Foundation and Make Up Forever Velvet Skin Matte Concealer with a brush or sponge and set with no color powder.
  2. Fill in eyebrows with M.A.C Eye Brows Styler in Brunette, following the natural shape and brow texture.
  3. Apply Fenty Bronzer in Bajan Gyal around the hairline and contours of the cheek and Mented Cosmetics Blush in Pinky Promise.
  4. Using the M.A.C Art Library: Flame-Boyant Palette, apply the shade Dali Wood all over the lid, Dada Issues and Fan the Flames in the crease, and Samoa Silk in between to soften everything together. Along the top lash line, use the Tartiest clay paint liner from Tarte in Black and a touch of Rimmel Wonder Swipe in Instafamous on the inside corners of the eye on the top & bottom. Finish with mascara from Pat McGrath.
  5. Apply Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Stain in Black Cherry and set with Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder.
  6. Spray the look with Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray.
    1. Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation
      Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation
      MAKE UP FOR EVERsephora.com
      $43.00
      Matte Velvet Skin Concealer
      Matte Velvet Skin Concealer
      Make Up Forevermakeupforever.com
      $27.00
      Eye Brows Styler Pencil
      Eye Brows Styler Pencil
      MACulta.com
      $20.00
      Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer
      Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer
      FENTY BEAUTY by Rihannasephora.com
      $30.00
      Blush
      Blush
      mented cosmeticsulta.com
      $22.00
      MAC Art Library Palette: Flame-Boyant
      MAC Art Library Palette: Flame-Boyant
      MACulta.com
      $48.00
      Tarteist Clay Paint Liner
      Tarteist Clay Paint Liner
      tartesephora.com
      $24.00
      Wonder Swipe
      Wonder Swipe
      Rimmelamazon.com
      $6.29
      FetishEyes Lengthening Mascara
      FetishEyes Lengthening Mascara
      PAT McGRATH LABSsephora.com
      $30.00
      Lip Stain
      Lip Stain
      anastasiaanastasiabeverlyhills.com
      $18.00
      Smooth Finish Foundation Powder
      Smooth Finish Foundation Powder
      Laura Mercierulta.com
      $48.00
      Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
      Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
      Charlotte Tilburysephora.com
      $20.00

      Kate's Natural Elegance

      gossip girl hbo max reboot makeup
      Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Max

      Episode 2 finds our Upper East Siders attending a fancy gala. "Kate Keller, one of Constance’s most memorable teachers, is at the Black Tie for Classroom Supplies event," Tagliamonti says. "Kate is consistently pretty but she’s focused on so much more than her makeup! With Tavi [Gevinson], her eyes are naturally so beautiful so I try to be minimal but use colors that open and make her eyes pop even more."

      How to Get the Look

      1. Apply Make Up Forever Ultra HD Foundation and Tarte Shape Tape Concealer or Pat McGrath Labs Concealer.
      2. Fill in brows with MAC Eye Brows Styler in Fling and apply M.A.C Pro Longwear Blush in Stay Pretty.
      3. Using the M.A.C Amber Times Nine Mini Palette, apply the shade Kitties all over the lid and a touch of Cozy Grey in the crease. Apply softened eyeliner to the top lash line only with Dior Crayon Eyeliner in Trinidad Black. Finish with Maybelline Volum’ Express The Colossal Mascara in Glam Black.
      4. Set with Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder and M.A.C Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick in See Sheer.
        1. Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation
          Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation
          MAKE UP FOR EVERsephora.com
          $43.00
          Contour Concealer
          Contour Concealer
          Tarteulta.com
          $27.00
          Labs Full Coverage Concealer
          Labs Full Coverage Concealer
          PAT McGRATH LABSsephora.com
          $32.00
          Eye Brows Styler Pencil
          Eye Brows Styler Pencil
          MACulta.com
          $20.00
          Powder Blush
          Powder Blush
          MACulta.com
          $25.00
          Amber Times Nine
          Amber Times Nine
          MACulta.com
          $32.00
          Crayon Eyeliner
          Crayon Eyeliner
          Diorsephora.com
          $30.00
          Volum' Express The Colossal Classic Black
          Volum' Express The Colossal Classic Black
          Maybellineulta.com
          $7.99
          Smooth Finish Foundation Powder
          Smooth Finish Foundation Powder
          Laura Mercierulta.com
          $48.00
          Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick
          Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick
          Macmaccosmetics.com
          $22.00

          Zoya's New Girl Shimmer

          gossip girl hbo max makeup
          Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Max

          Attending one of her first Upper East Side events, Zoya Lott stands out as the new girl. "Zoya is just getting her feet wet learning to navigate this new competitive and often cruel world of not just high school, but high society," Tagliamonti explains. "She is finding her way when it comes to dressing up while remaining true to herself."

          How to Get the Look

          1. Apply Make Up Forever Ultra HD Foundation and Make Up Forever Concealer. For the cheeks, use M.A.C. Mineralize Blush in Naturally Flawless.
          2. Set with Maybelline Lasting Fix Powder in Banana.
          3. Apply Lorac Lux Diamond Creme Shadow in Cashmere across the lids. Using the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil, draw liner across the top lash line and extend out. Finish with M.A.C Extended Play Giga Black Mascara.
          4. Dab on Dr. PawPaw Tinted Balm in Rich Mocha.
            1. Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation
              Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation
              MAKE UP FOR EVERsephora.com
              $43.00
              Matte Velvet Skin High Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
              Matte Velvet Skin High Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
              MAKE UP FOR EVERsephora.com
              $27.00
              Lasting Fix Banana Setting Powder
              Lasting Fix Banana Setting Powder
              Maybellineulta.com
              $11.99
              MAC Mineralize Blush
              MAC Mineralize Blush
              M.A.C.nordstrom.com
              $30.00
              Lux Diamond Crème Eyeshadow
              Lux Diamond Crème Eyeshadow
              LORACulta.com
              $22.00
              Glide-On Eyeliner Pencil
              Glide-On Eyeliner Pencil
              Urban Decay Cosmeticsulta.com
              $22.00
              Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
              Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
              MACulta.com
              $21.00
              Tinted Multipurpose Soothing Balm
              Tinted Multipurpose Soothing Balm
              Dr. PAWPAWulta.com
              $8.00

              Luna's School Girl Glam

              gossip girl hbo max makeup
              Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Max

              Julien's right hand, Luna La is obsessed with style and beauty. "She is all about her influencer bestie staying on top at any cost," Tagliamonti says. "Luna is part stylist, part mastermind, part quality control."

              How to Get the Look

              1. Apply Make Up Forever HD Foundation and KVD Concealer. Set with M.A.C Blot Powder in Light. For the cheeks, use Laura Mercier Color Infusion Blush in Strawberry.
              2. Using the M.A.C Art Library: Nude Model Palette, apply Drop the Robe on the lids and Pleasing to the Eye in the crease. Finish with Glossier Lash Slick Mascara in Black.
              3. Apply Yensa Lip Oil in Pink Shine.
                1. Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation
                  Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation
                  MAKE UP FOR EVERsephora.com
                  $43.00
                  Lock-It Concealer Crème
                  Lock-It Concealer Crème
                  KVD Beautysephora.com
                  $27.00
                  Blush Color Infusion
                  Blush Color Infusion
                  Laura Mercierulta.com
                  $32.00
                  Art Library Palette: Nude Model
                  Art Library Palette: Nude Model
                  MACulta.com
                  $48.00
                  Lash Slick
                  Lash Slick
                  Glossierglossier.com
                  $16.00
                  Super 8 Tinted Lip Oil
                  Super 8 Tinted Lip Oil
                  YENSAnordstrom.com
                  $28.00
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