Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

Loved Kelly Rowland X-Factor makeup? Read on!

In memoriam, I am doing a tribute to all the hair and makeup looks Kelly Rowland’s glam team created for the chanteuse during the X-Factor three-season run. With makeup by Sheika Daley and hair by Cesar Ramirez and Crystal Oliver, here are 13 of Rowland’s most riveting beauty looks:

Koh Gen Do, Giorgio Armani, Stila Cosmetics | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation in 302; Giorgio Armani Rouge d’Armani Lipstick in #517 (disc); Stila Eyeshadow in Diamond Lil (disc).

Iman Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, MAC, bareMinerals, & NARS | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

Iman Perfect Response Oil Blotting Pressed Powder in Earth Medium; Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in Matte Black; MAC Eyeshadow in Carbon; bareMinerals Liner Shadow in Humor; NARS Blush in Dolce Vita; MAC Lip Liner in Cork; and NARS Lip Lacquer in Chelsea Girl.

Celebrity hairstylist Cesar Ramirez created Rowland’s asymmetric bob w/ undercut with Indique Hair Natural Wave with Redken Root Lift & Fashion Works Hairspray.

MAC, NARS, & Inglot | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

MAC Pigment in Silver Fog; NARS Blush in Seduction; MAC Cremestick Liner in Cushy; and INGLOT AMC Lip Paint in #53.

Ramirez used Indique Hair Pure Wavy in 20″ that was custom-colored, according to the brand. Ramirez used Redken Wax Blast Impact Finishing Spray-Wax and Redken Fashion Works Hair Spray to craft Rowland’s swoop banged hairstyle.

Kevyn Aucoin, MAC, NARS & Inglot | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

Kevyn Aucoin Beauty The Sensual Skin Enhancer; MAC Veluxe Pearl Eyeshadow in Moon’s Reflection; NARS Eyeshadow in Outremer; MAC Blush in Fuchsia; and Inglot AMC Lip Paint in #55.

Hairstyle is Indique Hair in Pure Wavy with custom highlights. Ramirez used Matrix Curl Defining Elixir and Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Working Hair Spray.

Pro Tip: Daley adores the BeautyBlender. Take a tissue and blot oily areas before using your BeautyBlender to avoid transferring sweat during touchups

MAC, NARS, Stila, Make Up For Ever & Yves Saint Laurent | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in #19; Stila Jewel Eyeshadow in Citrine; NARS Blush in Exhibit A; MAC Cremestick Liner in Cushy; Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss Shimmering Lip Gloss in #7 Golden Amber (disc).

Ramirez used the Baylayage technique and Indique Hair for Rowland’s caramel ombre, boho waves. To finish the look, Ramirez used Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Working Hair Spray.

Iman, MAC, NARS, & Chanel | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

IMAN Luxury Translucent Powder, MAC Eyeshadows in Sketch and Carbon, NARS Blush in Seduction, MAC Cremestick Liner in Cushy, and Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in #51

MAC & Chanel | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

MAC Pigments in Mauvement (disc) and Silver Fog; and Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in #51.

Iman, MAC, Make Up For Ever, & Stila | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

IMAN Luxury Translucent Powder; MAC Eyeshadows in Carbon, Patina and Electric Eel; Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in Aqua Black, and Stila Lip Glaze in Amaretto (disc).

Ramirez created Rowland’s voluminous, high, messy ponytail with Indique Hair Pure Wavy.

MAC, Les Merveilleuses, & Yves Saint Laurent | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

MAC Pigments in Fuchsia and Kitschmas; Les Merveilleuses Ladurée Cream Cheek Base in 04 ; and Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Silky Sensual Radiant SPF 15 Lipstick in 1 Nude Beige

Ramirez used Indique Hair Pure Wavy for Rowland’s voluminous Bardot blowout.

MAC, NARS, & Stila| Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

MAC Eyeshadow in Saddle; NARS Eyeshadow in Bengali; NARS Blush in Seduction; MAC Lip Liners in Cork and Burgundy; Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks in Aria and Fiore; and nails by Meho of ES Nails.

Rowland’s Parisian chic do was courtesy of Indique Pure Straight.

bareMinerals, MAC, NARS, Yves Saint Laurent & Inglot | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

bareMinerals Liner Shadow in Black Emerald; MAC Eyeshadows in Carbon and Green Olive; NARS Blush in Exhibit A; MAC Lip Liner in Cork; Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15 in #2 Sensual Silk; and Inglot AMC Lip Paint in #55. Kelly’s nails are by Meho of ES Nails

Crystal Oliver created Kelly’s textured mane with the following products:

• Joico Matte Grip Texture Creme
• Big Sexy Hair What a Tease Backcomb in a Bottle
• Kenra Platinum Silkening Mist

MAC & NARS | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

MAC Pigments in Vanilla and Carbon; NARS Eyeshadow in Bengali; NARS Blush in Seduction; MAC Lip Liner in Cherry; MAC Lipstick in RiRi Woo; and nails by Meho of ES Nails

Rowland’s classic Hollywood hair is Indique Hair Bounce Collection and Indique Hair Pure Wavy. To finish the look, Ramirez used Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Working Hair Spray.

MAC, Giorgio Armani, NARS & Chanel | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

MAC Eyeshadow in Carbon; Giorgio Armani Mono Maestro Eye Shadow in #17; NARS Blush in Exhibit A; MAC Cremestick Liner in Cushy; and Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in #51.

Hair is Indique Pure Straight.

Sephora Cream Lip Stain in Always Red | Kelly Rowland X-Factor Makeup

This last entry is not a complete breakdown (boo!) but I know someone is out there is dying to find out this alluring red lip that Kelly is wearing here. It’s Sephora Cream Lip Stain in Always Red!