How to Recreate Selena Gomez's Makeup from Season 3 of "Only Murders in the Building"

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Hollywood is currently on strike, but thankfully the third season of Only Murders in the Building is finally available to stream on Hulu to help hold us over until the WGA and SAG reach an agreement with the studios. The buzzy comedy stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, whose characters share a mutual love of true crime podcasts. Eventually, the trio uses their passion for the genre to investigate an IRL crime in their tony Upper West Side apartment building—with many comedic hijinks in between.

Gomez, who plays Mabel Mora, is known equally for her sardonic wit and sharp instincts. Sartorially, alongside her daring, colorful style and a closet full of enviable faux fur coats and cool footwear, it's then no wonder her character is a fan favorite. As a beauty editor, I was personally instantly drawn to Gomez's incredible makeup throughout the season, and I was delighted to see Cynthia Di Meo, global stylist of Rare Beauty, recently hopping onto Instagram Live to demo an easy-to-follow tutorial.

In the 25-minute video, Di Meo and fans discussed the show's first two seasons and the series's newest episode. Rare Beauty curated six must-have products to recreate Mabel Mora's signature effortless vibe, and they go beyond the infamous Soft Pinch Liquid Blush that's likely taken over your TikTok For You Page.

With prices starting at just $15 for a lipliner and up to $27 for a setting spray, you can recreate this effortless look inspired by Gomez's character without splurging. Keep scrolling for the six must-have products with tips from Di Meo plus read what Selena Gomez has said about each cosmetic item she helped create.

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Hope

TikTokers and Selena Gomez can't get enough of this viral liquid blush. The pigmented rouge promises all-day wear that layers over other liquid and powder face makeup so you won't accidentally ruin your base. Available in 13 matte and dewy shades, Di Meo reveals one of Gomez's favorite Soft Pinch colors is Hope, a nude mauve with a dewy finish.

For a girl-next-door vibe with a natural, lit-from-within glow, apply to the round of your cheeks and blend upward. For a stronger pop of color, Di Meo advises putting a dot on the back of your hand and using a face brush to tap the product onto the cheeks.

What Selena Says: “There’s nothing like a soft hint of blush to add dimension and color to your look.”

What Di Meo Says: “Working in layers works really well with Rare Beauty products because they're such a special texture. Selena doesn't like the feeling of makeup on her skin, so everything is going to feel like skin, which is perfect for summertime. It really does help to feel like you, it doesn't feel like you're wearing a lot of makeup.”

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Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner

A subtle cat eye is a staple for Mabel, and you can recreate her signature beauty look with this jet-black liquid eyeliner from Rare Beauty. The matte black formulation doesn't bleed or run and sports a revamped brush head featuring up to 800 vegan bristles for the smoothest application. Perfect Strokes is also waterproof, ensuring it won't budge or bleed during the warm summer months.

What Selena Says: “I LOVE a bold winged liner look, and this liner makes it so easy to get it precise,” Gomez says on her site.

What Di Meo Says: “She wanted to create something for someone who doesn't feel confident using eyeliner. The bristles are long enough that you can stamp [the brush] across your lash line. It helps you control your application and gets it nice and thin. Where you are aiming to place this is at the root of your lashes—the more I press, the thicker the line, so you can really take your time and build it.”

Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara

One of Rare Beauty's most popular products is a water-resistant mascara that won't transfer onto the skin but is easy to remove. Infused with castor oil to condition, soften, and nourish your lashes, you can expect a volumized look without any crunch associated with other mascaras.

What Selena Says: “While I was creating this product, I learned that finding a mascara that works for you is just as personal as finding your go-to foundation. This is truly a universal mascara that works for everyone.”

What Di Meo Says: “I have lashes that fall completely when I apply any mascara, so I like to wave the wand around a bit to keep my lashes really nice and curled. The trick here is not to overapply: Sometimes we're really focused on one eye and building the lashes, and the lashes get a little heavy and your lashes tend to fall. Really wait until they dry.”

Kind Words Lip Liner in Humble

Lipliners don't have to be drying. Kind Words boasts a smooth yet creamy texture, similar to a lip balm. The hydrating lipliner will help define your pout without bleeding or creating an embracing ring around your mouth. It's also available in 10 stunning shades, ranging from Humble, a rose mauve used in the tutorial, to Strong, a rich chocolate that's ideal for an effortlessly cool deep lip in the fall and winter seasons.

What Selena Says: “This is everything I’ve ever wanted in a lip liner: super smooth and doesn’t tug on your lips, and made to last all day without feeling sticky.”

What Di Meo Says: “It has a balm-like texture—very creamy when you put it on and then it sets. It helps create an even appearance. Put it over the lips, almost like when back in the day, people used to put concealer or foundation on before they put on their lip color. This is such a great shade to really even out for a beautiful flush. It looks like a natural lip color.”

Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm in Nearly Neutral

For the ultimate statin finish lip, look no further than this hydrating product. Free of annoying parabens, mineral oil, and sulfates, Stay Vulnerable contains sunflower seed oil and gardenia Florida fruit extract to keep your pucker supple and soft. It sports a tapered doe-foot applicator for easy application, ensuring you can precisely line the hard-to-reach corners of your mouth.

What Selena Says: “I love that it’s like a cushiony balm and also gives a beautiful hint of color with a lot of shine.”

What Di Meo Says: “This is really great because it feels like a lip mask, so it's not sticky whatsoever. It's actually a lip balm that shines like a gloss. We're gonna put that over the top. You can use it underneath any gloss. It gives a nice moisturized appearance to the lips without looking too done-up.”

Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Prime and Set Mist

And lastly, you'll want to finish the full look with this multipurpose setting spray. Always an Optimist is safe for all skin types and infused with derm-approved ingredients, like niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate, for hydrated and plump skin. It's also made with a trifecta of soothing white waterlily, gardenia, and lotus.

Given the hydrating ingredients, it can be used before applying makeup as a face primer alternative, refreshing your makeup, setting makeup, or applying it whenever the mood strikes to rejuvenate your skin.

What Selena Says: “I love to keep my skin hydrated, so I always keep this on me. It's so versatile!”

What Di Meo Says: “My favorite way to use it is to set my makeup. Since Mabel Mora has that beautiful glow in certain spots, she's not very shiny down the center of her face. I'll put my hand in front of the face and mist the sides where I really want the glow. What that does is it helps concentrate the glow in areas where you like it, versus the T-zone area, where [some can] have pretty oily skin.”

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