After an arduous wait, we find ourselves here again—right smack in the dizzying world of Euphoria. Just as time has passed in the real world, the show also jumps five years ahead for Season 3. When life used to be all about house parties, bedroom hangouts and high school drama in Seasons 1 and 2, the beauty looks echoed that experimental, rebellious spirit. Sparkles and gems decorated the lids of Maddy and Cassie; dramatic winged liner saw Jules and Kat through many an identity crisis; while bold pigments made a defiant appearance, even at the tensest of moments. The universe of Euphoria as we know it has become synonymous with glittermania and full beats, all thanks to head make-up artist Donni Davy.
But as the characters leave East Highland High behind and dive head-first into the adult world, what does life hold for them? Episode 1 dropped last week, and it’s clear that this is no longer the purple-hued dream sequence world of their adolescence. We’re dropped off in a desaturated world, rife with secret exchanges and high-stakes ventures. As we continue to wait with bated breath for the rollout of the rest of the season, perhaps the make-up looks will clue us in on what’s to come. Below, spy the beauty transformations that are already creating a stir everywhere.
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'90s matte
You’d never catch Maddy without her trademark winged liner; she’s also no stranger to a bombshell blowout. Yet, a shift has occurred: she’s traded in the blinding glitters for soft, smokey mattes, and her experimental updos for classic Hollywood waves punctuated by a single kiss curl. Maddy has always been confident, except now it comes from a place of self-assurance. Her signature look this season is a sultry smokey eye, best paired with oversized frames, wispy lashes and a feathered brown lip.
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Wide-eyed beauty
Cassie may have sported her fair share of glitter and full glam looks—cue her elaborate 4am routine in Season 2—but it’s clear she’s opting for a more natural look these days. Looking the part of a suburban wife, her honeyed locks and rosy blush give us a glimpse into her sunkissed lifestyle—at least, before she crosses into her double life.
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Gone platinum
When we first met Jules, her blonde locks were dip-dyed pink. She’ll go on to chop it into a blunt bob. Like a tribute to her past eras, adult Jules struts in with waist-length blonde tresses in a jellyfish cut. Her long locks accentuate her feminine essence, but the sharp lines of the shorter top layers almost defy the overall silhouette—giving her the edge that makes her unmistakably Jules.
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Pop of red
If you were rooting for Lexi, you’d be glad to know she’s flourished since high school. Now a Hollywood showrunner’s assistant, a bold red lip is part of her everyday uniform—when it used to only be reserved for moments of courage, like the first time she went to meet Fezco.
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Glimmer of hope
Leave it to Faye to wear glitter even in grim circumstances. Whether it’s chartreuse glimmer or a swathe of blue, she lights up any room she ends up in. Her nails are equally fun too.
