Ariana Madix's "Love Island USA" Glam Stayed Put Thanks to This Setting Spray

Plus four other products her team used to beat the Fiji humidity. 

Here's what everyone is talking about in the beauty world, broken down in one quick digest by Popsugar Beauty section lead Jessica Harrington. "Love Island USA" Season 8 is over, but we're not ready to say goodbye to the couples — or host Ariana Madix's stunning glam looks. Her glam team, celebrity makeup artist Carl Bembridge and celebrity makeup artist Krystal Dawn, pulled out all the stops, and the finale look was no different.  I reached out to Dawn and Bembridge to get the scoop on the special look they created for the season's final episode and it may just be my favorite one yet. "The 'Love Island' audience has really embraced the looks we've created for Ariana, and that's been so rewarding to see," says Bembridge, reflecting on the season as a whole. "We've done everything from short-hair illusions and fringes to glamorous blowouts, ponytails, and updos." For makeup, Dawn would describe Madix's "overall aesthetic" as "bronzed, beachy, and fresh." "We wanted her skin to always look healthy, tanned, toasted, and dewy, with a glowing complexion being the hero," she continued. "While we'd change the eyes, lips, and color stories depending on each outfit, the overall feel remained effortlessly glamorous and true to Ariana." Image Credit: Peacock For the finale, Dawn and Bembridge put their heads together, along with Madix's stylist and the host herself, to come up with the perfect look. "The inspiration really came from Ariana's outfit. The color palette was definitely the starting point for the makeup. We wanted everything to feel cohesive and complement the overall styling while still keeping Ariana looking chic," says Dawn. They ended up doing a subtle blue halo eye to match her dress with a dewy, wet finish in the center of the lid.  Madix's hairstyle for the finale was a bit edgier and more sculptural than she's done for past episodes. "I always feel like the finale look has to be something really special and really elevated," says Bembridge. "Looking back at Seasons 6 and 7, both finale looks had that mermaid-inspired feel to them, with braids, intricate detailing, and almost hair crowns sculpted from the hair itself. Ariana is definitely a braid queen, so I always try to work some kind of braid into her finale look if I can." He wanted to continue that trend of incorporating a braid but with a twist. "It still has those signature details and intricate elements that people associate with Ariana's finale looks, but this time it feels more elevated, polished and editorial. It's gorgeous, but in a very fashion-forward way." To see the products Bembridge and Dawn used in Madix's finale look to keep her glam in place despite the Fiji heat, keep scrolling.  Until next time, Jessica @jessieleigh_h on Instagram @jessieleigh_h on TikTok Heads Up The Popsugar stories you should have your eye on. 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"It creates a humidity-resistant foundation and helps keep everything polished throughout filming." $32 Bellami Hair Extensions Madix was able to play with so many different hairstyles this season thanks to these high-quality hair extensions.   $230 Beyond the Breakdown More content from PS to check out before you go. Amaya reflected on her "Love Island" experience and shared the season 8 contestant she relates to most, ahead of Sunday's finale.    I'm living for this summer color/scent trend. Our Skin-Care Awards Are Here Sun, swim, sand, repeat: summer calls for a skin-care routine that can keep up. Our team of editors tested hundreds of products and narrowed down 25 standouts worth your loyalty. PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? 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