Cassie Donegan’s Miss America win captured hearts, but her stunning, polished makeup look truly captured our attention. Known for her radiant complexion, soft yet defined features, and an undeniable glow, her style is the ultimate inspiration. Achieving this look isn’t about complex techniques; it’s about using the right products to enhance your natural beauty. Who is Miss New York in 2025? It's Cassie Donegan, and her look is setting trends.
At Mimic Makeup, we believe in making top-tier beauty accessible to everyone. Our mission is to bring the world’s most sought-after cosmetic and skincare brands directly to you, no matter where you are. This guide will break down Cassie Donegan’s signature Miss America look, step-by-step, using products from our curated collection. We’ll cover everything from building a flawless base to adding that pageant-winning glow.
The Foundation of a Winning Look: Flawless Base
The secret to Cassie’s radiant appearance is a perfectly prepped and unified complexion. It’s all about creating a smooth canvas that looks like second skin.
Step 1: Prime for Perfection
A great makeup look begins with a great primer. To get that long-lasting, smooth finish, a primer is essential. The e.l.f. Power Grip Primer is a fantastic starting point. Its gel formula helps makeup adhere to the skin for all-day wear. For an extra skincare boost, the e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide helps even skin tone while providing the same incredible hold. If you’re looking to blur pores, the Benefit The POREfessional Primer creates a silky, smooth surface for foundation.
Step 2: Build a Seamless Base
To achieve that airbrushed quality, you need a foundation that offers coverage without feeling heavy. The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation is ideal. It provides a full-coverage, natural matte finish that stays in place for hours.
Step 3: Conceal and Brighten
A bright, lifted under-eye is key to the Miss America look. The Hourglass® Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer is a weightless, full-coverage concealer that gives a waterproof, airbrushed finish. Another excellent choice is the renowned NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, which corrects imperfections and brightens the complexion without creasing.
Step 4: Set It and Forget It
To lock your base in place, a fine, translucent powder is a must. The Hourglass® Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder blurs imperfections and sets makeup without adding weight. For a cult-favorite option, the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder is known for its micro-fine texture that smooths skin beautifully.
Sculpt and Glow Like a Queen
Defining your features with soft contour, blush, and a strategic highlight adds dimension and brings the look to life. It’s about creating a healthy, radiant glow.
Soft Sculpting and Warmth
Adding definition is essential. The Fenty Beauty Match Stix Contour Stick in Amber is perfect for creating natural-looking shadows with its cool-toned cream formula. For a touch of sun-kissed warmth, the Gucci Poudre de Beauté Éclat Soleil Bronzing Powder adds a luminous, healthy-looking finish.
A Healthy Flush of Color
A pop of blush on the cheeks adds a youthful, fresh appearance. Liquid and cream formulas create the dewiest effect. The NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush provides a buildable wash of color with a beautiful sheen. For a convenient cream-to-powder formula, the rhode pocket blush delivers vibrant, lasting color. Another fantastic option is the highly pigmented Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush. If you prefer a stick, the Pixi On-the-Glow Blush gives a hydrating glow.
The Winning Glow
A radiant highlight is the final touch. The Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter delivers a glass-like sheen without glitter. For a liquid alternative, the Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer melts into the skin for a natural-looking, dewy finish.
Captivating Eyes: Definition and Drama
Cassie’s eyes are often a focal point, featuring sharp eyeliner and full, fluttery lashes that command attention.
The Signature Winged Liner
A precise, black winged eyeliner is non-negotiable for this look. The NYX Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner has a flexible, fine-point tip that makes creating a sharp, defined wing effortless.
Neutral, Defined Eyeshadow
While the liner is the star, a neutral eyeshadow base creates the perfect canvas. The NYX Ultimate Color Shadow Palette in Warm Neutrals has all the shades you need to add depth. For a bit more glamour, the Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette offers a mix of rich golds, coppers, and browns.
Lashes for Days
No look is complete without voluminous lashes. The viral Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High® Mascara provides incredible length and volume. For an even more dramatic, false-lash effect, the Benefit BADgal BANG! Mascara is another winning choice.
The Perfect Pout
Cassie Donegan’s look is completed with hydrated, glossy lips that look plump and healthy. It's all about tints, oils, and balms.
A Hint of Tint and Shine
A sheer wash of color gives a polished yet effortless finish. The rhode Peptide Lip Tint offers the benefits of a treatment balm with a buildable tint. The Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil is another excellent choice, leaving a beautiful stain after the glossiness wears off. For a unique, lasting stain, try the Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint.
Nourished, Glossy Lips
Lip oils provide hydration and a high-shine finish. The Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil is a luxurious treatment that nourishes and highlights lips. The Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil also gives a beautiful tint with conditioning benefits. For intense overnight hydration, nothing beats the LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask EX - Berry.
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