Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Use This Make-Up To Stay Perfect – It's Sweat-Proof

Graziadaily

24-06-2025

With the UK facing heatwave after heatwave right now, finding make-up that actually stays put has never been more important. Whether you're navigating sweaty commutes, day-to-night plans, or just want your base to last beyond lunch, summer is the ultimate stress test for any beauty routine. If anyone knows how to keep their glam from melting, it's the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, who can currently be seen in season 2 of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders . Between high-octane performances, long training sessions and filming schedules, their make-up has to endure serious conditions, which is exactly why TikTok is obsessing over Reece Weaver's viral get-ready-with-me video.
One of the squad's returning veterans, Weaver shared her full, game-day glam routine, revealing the products she relies on to beat the Texas heat. Now, with the show back on Netflix for its second season, all eyes are on the team and their beauty secrets. If you're not already watching, the show goes behind the scenes of auditions, rehearsals, and the emotional highs and lows of making the team.
Think Cheer , but with better lip liner and matching boots. Weaver's routine is refreshingly accessible, mixing drugstore icons with pro-approved staples. It's the kind of makeup line-up that works for real life whether you're dancing in a stadium or just trying to survive the tube in July.
Below, shop every product she uses, along with what the brands promise, what we know from experience, and a few honest thoughts from someone who's put some of these to the test. 1.
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer
What the brand says: 'Get an e.l.f.ing grip with the OG best-selling primer! The sticky gel formula locks makeup in place, preps, and smooths to perfection, and keeps skin hydrated with a long-lasting, dewy finish. The formula goes on clear, making it the ideal makeup application base for all skin tones.'
What we know: This primer has a cult following for a reason - it holds your base in place all day without pilling.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer says, 'Trust me - this one is amazing. It makes my foundation last all day thanks to that juicy skin grip that doesn't feel tacky.' Pros Cons Let skincare dry or it can turn white 2.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
Price: $39
What the brand says: 'Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, the #1 highlighter in the UK prestige makeup market. A confidence glow filter, bottled! Inspired by the perfecting properties of social media and illuminating effects of hollywood lights, it blurs, smooths and illuminates for the most magical hollywood effect glow of your life!'
What we know: Charlotte Tilbury took inspiration from social media filters to make this. It's made with brightening porcelain flower extract, finely milled powders, plumping oil and the brand's smoothing Airbrush Polymers, to give the appearance of a smooth, flawless face.**
Aimee Jakes, former trending content editor** says, 'As well as being a staple in my make-up bag (I'm on my third bottle of the stuff), the Hollywood Flawless Filter has been championed by an array of A-Listers, including Michelle Keegan, Gigi Hadid, Sophie, Habboo and Kate Moss, with the latter relying on it for her 2023 Met Gala beauty look.' Pros Blurs and illumniates
Can use alone or mixed with foundation Cons 3.
Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer
What the brand says: 'Swipe on the hype with this best-selling concealer! Full coverage with a natural matte finish that smooths & brightens for an instant face lift effect.'
What we know: This concealer works to blur any blemishes and dark circles. It is infused with shea butter, mango butter which helps moisturise and condition skin. Then there's liquorice root, which brightens and evens look of skin.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer says, 'I'm ashamed to say I've never used this concealer but I've heard good things. In 2015 during peak 'beauty-tube' this was a product every guru had in their routine - it's no wonder the cheerleaders are obssesed. I'm adding it to my list, and will report back, pronto. Watch this space.' Pros Full coverage
16 hours of wear
Blurs Cons Expensive for a concealer 4.
Milk Matte Bronzer
What the brand says: 'A non-comedogenic cream bronzer stick that creates an instant sunkissed glow with a natural-looking matte finish. Formulated with hydrating ingredients for buildable, blendable colour that adds subtle, shimmer-free warmth.'
What we know: Mango butter and apricot oil thrive in this roll on - they work to hydrate and help formula blend seamlessly into skin.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer says, 'Milk products do exactly what they say on the tin. I haven't tried this bronzer yet but I'm a fan of the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer, so will expect good things.' 5.
Charlotte Tilbury Liquid Blush
What the brand says: 'For a gorgeous, glowing highlight-blush, Beauty Light Wand in Pinkgasm adds a kiss of rosy pink colour to your cheeks and is inspired by the beautifying effects of fun! It plays with the light beautifully, for a soft-focused glow that bathes you in beauty light and joy!'
What we know: There's no telling which products will go viral on TikTok, but when one does, good luck getting your hands on it.That's what happened when Maddison Beer used Charlotte Tilbury's Light Wand in Pinkgasm in her Vogue Beauty Secrets video on YouTube. The teen star - Gen Z's poster girl for fresh, minimalist, make-up - sang the blusher's praises in the video: 'People always ask me what product I'd use for the rest of my life,' said Beer. 'It would 100% be this. Since then it's been a hit!
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer says, 'Reece uses this to add warmth to her face - in the tutorial you can really see the difference after the application. My keen, beauty journalist eye reckons she uses the shade 'Pinkgasm' which compliments her skin tone wonderfully.' Pros Cushion applicator
Viral
Soft focus Cons Might be too iridescent for some 6.
Revlon Colorstay Blot Matte Setting Powder
What the brand says: 'A setting powder with blotting power! Revlon ColorStay™ Blot Setting Powder is a mattifying powder fused with a shielding blend that provides non-stop matte for up to 16 hours.'
What we know: This powder packs a serious punch. It uses a triple-power action formula which mattifies, absorbs oil and reduces the appearance of pores while controlling shine all day. It is infused with a Superfood Detox Blend of citrus, aloe and, perhaps most interestingly, broccoli which protects skin against the effects of daily aggressors.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer says, 'This powder lays the foundation as Reece's first layer of blotting so it must be good. The translucent powder is ideal for all skin tones, and is also free from added parabens, phthalates, and mineral oil.' Pros Good for all complexions
Affordable Cons A few reviews complain about the packaging being to hard to open 7.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
What the brand says: 'This cult classic, loose setting powder locks in makeup for long-lasting, 16-hour wear without adding weight or texture. Ultra, finely-milled formula absorbs oil and controls shine for 24 hours, while creating a flawless, matte finish with no photo flashback.'
What we know: This powder has a few standout ingredients which make it fit for its purpose. Vitamin C and E, antioxidants known to support a more even toned complexion overtime. Amino acids and alongside this a botanical blurring powder, derived from a milled plant which blurs the look of pores and absorbs excess oil.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer says, 'Honey is my shade match, offering seamless blending without any white cast. Unlike other setting powders that can leave your face looking cakey or mask-like, Laura Mercier's formula is pure magic. It acts like a weightless veil, mattifying skin without a trace of dryness or cakiness. It's the ultimate BFF for under-eye concealers too, setting them in place like a dream and preventing them from creasing throughout the day. The result? A flawlessly airbrushed finish that looks impossibly natural, even under harsh lighting. But the best part? No more photo flashback disasters. This powder is camera-ready, ensuring you'll look flawless in every selfie and group shot.' Pros No white cast
Multiple shades
Lightweight Cons 8.
tartelette™ in bloom mini Amazonian clay palette
What the brand says: 'Mini palette of the Allure award winning tartelette™ in bloom with 6 everyday neutrals & bronzes!'
What we know: The true hero in this product is the infusion of Amazonian clay which allows for extreme long wear.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer says, 'Reece uses the shade trendsetter in a sweeping motion to create a smokey eye, before going in with Tarte's eyeliner to create a bold wing. We're obsessed with this palette on the beauty desk.' Pros Warm shades that compliment all skin tones
Pigmented
Good for everyday Cons Only available on the tarte site 9.
tarte Double Take Eyeliner
What the brand says: 'Get the perfect wing every time with tarte™'s double-take liner. This bestselling vegan, dual-ended eyeliner has waterproof liquid & gel formulas.'
What we know: Like the palette above, this eyeliner is infused with the same hero ingredient being Amazonian clay which allows for extreme long wear.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer says, 'Reece uses Tarte's eyeliner to create a bold wing after applying the tartelette™ in bloom mini Amazonian clay palette.' Pros Cons 10.
Charlotte Tilbury Brow Lift Dark Brown
What the brand says: 'Magic eyebrow makeup duo featuring my cream-wax refillable eyebrow pencil and refill to fill, add shape and structure to your brows! This is a dark brown shade with cool neutral undertones for dark brown brows.'
What we know: This pencil is enriched with emollients like carnauba wax for smooth application and vitamin E to condition, while pure pigments create natural-looking colour with depth. It also boasts that it's smudge-proof, sweat-proof. Yep, all the proofs
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer says, 'This brow pencil give me those soft, lifted brows that still look like mine - just way more polished.' Pros Cons 11.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Fair
What the brand says: 'Airbrush Flawless Finish is a complexion-enhancing, micro-fine powder that smooths, blurs, sets and soft-focuses the appearance of fine lines and pores for flawless,AIRbrushed looking skin!'
What we know: This powder is blended with rose wax and almond oil, to smooth and hydrate!
Rachael Martin, beauty director says, 'At this point it's genuinely difficult for me to find a Charlotte Tilbury product that I don't love. This one is a dream for those with oily, combination skin types in particular. Just a sweep works hard to balance the skin thanks to the infusion of nourishing rose wax and almond oil. These work together with the mattifying pigments to create glow - but in all the right places. The staying power is great, but I do benefit from a top up around the sides of my nose around 4pm. Then, my make-up will sit beautifully right through to cocktail hour. My only gripe? Charlotte Tilbury's packaging. It fades and flakes fast, meaning you'll loose the luxe feeling quickly. But perhaps this is a small price to pay for beautiful make-up? I certainly think so.' Pros Flawless finish
Oil-absorbing Cons For the price some reviews expect a powder puff 12.
TARTE Tartelette Tubing Mascara
What the brand says: 'Lash extensions in a tube! Our 1st-ever tubing mascara with micro-tubing technology is like a cashmere wrap for your lashes.'
What we know: Tubing mascaras use a special formula that wraps each lash in water-resistant, tube-like polymers rather than coating them in traditional pigment. This means less smudging, flaking, and super easy removal with just warm water - the 'tubes' slide right off without rubbing.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer says, 'This mascara somehow makes my lashes look longer and healthier, and I never get that crunchy feeling some mascaras leave behind.' Pros Lengthening
Comes in brown and black Cons Some reviews say its hard to remove 13.
Kosas The Sun Show Glowy Warmth Talc-Free Baked Bronzer
What the brand says: 'Founded by creative polymath Sheena Yaitanes, Kosas blurs the line between make up and skin care. Fusing complexion-complementing ingredients to create botanical-rich formulas, the brand's covetable cosmetics are just as soothing and hydrating as they are powerfully pigmented, and The Sun Show Glowy Warmth Talc-Free Baked Bronze (6g) is no exception. A smoothing powder, it's your one-stop-shop for a naturally bronzed look.'
What we know: This bronzer is a makeup and skincare hybrid, it is infused with meadowfoam oil and shea butter so it cares for your skin whilst adding a nice glow.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer says, 'Kosas always nails that skin-loving, makeup-meets-skincare vibe. This bronzer warms skin beautifully.' Pros Clean indgredients
Nice packaging
Buildable Cons Some reviews say it leans a bit red or golden, which might not work for cooler undertones.
Renee Washington , Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..