Dove Cameron Discusses Bridal Glamour, Openness, and the Impact of Her Brunette Hair on Her Makeup Routine.

      Introducing Unfiltered, a new beauty series that offers an exclusive look into the laid-back beauty routines of our favorite celebrities and content creators. They'll share their guilty-pleasure beauty habits, the essential products in their five-minute routines, the one skin-care tip they're forever grateful for, and much more. To round out each conversation, we ask every celebrity to provide a selection of self-taken, filter-free photos that embody their Unfiltered beauty philosophy. Next up, we have actress and singer Dove Cameron, who is collaborating with Urban Decay on their Lip Toy pH Staining Lip Oil. Below, she responds to our quick-fire questions, sharing her nostalgic makeup essentials, her dedication to radical vulnerability, and her bridal beauty vision. Enjoy!

      What is your overall makeup aesthetic? Which looks do you lean toward?

      I enjoy experimenting with makeup. I don’t adhere to a specific look. For me, makeup, fashion, and hair are forms of self-expression rather than a means to appeal to others. Since I feel like a different person each day, I allow myself the freedom to ask, "Who am I today? Who do I want to be?" Makeup, along with clothing, hair, and nails, has a transformative power, so it varies daily. I must admit, I’m only comfortable with one or two looks on myself, so when I don't have the privilege of working with my amazing makeup artist Kale Teter, I tend to stick to the same style. I love a cat eye, a smoky eyeliner that looks like I just woke up, cream blushes, and a bold lip. Recently, I'm into fluffy brows. I easily get bored, so I like to switch things up.

      What person do you feel like today? How did you do your makeup to reflect that?

      I haven’t done any makeup yet today! Unless I’m heading out, I don’t usually apply much makeup. I might put on a bit of cream blush, but I never leave home without lip liner to define my features. Typically, I don’t wear makeup unless there's a specific commitment. When I go out today, I’ll likely do a smudged tightline eyeliner, fluffy brows, some sunscreen, and that’s it.

      Is there a specific eyeliner, blush, lip liner, and brow grooming product you love?

      Recently, I’ve been using soap for my eyebrows. I spent years thinking I had super-thin brows, only to realize they naturally gather toward the center. With a strong soap brow (any soap works), I create a bold look. I really love the Urban Decay 24/7 Gel Eyeliners; they are great. I do a black smoky tightline during the day with a bit of mascara for that "I just woke up" vibe I adore. Urban Decay's brown lip liners, like 1993 and Hidden Truth, are favorites of mine too. I love that '90s cool-toned effortless lip style.

      I’ve yet to find my favorite blush. Sometimes, I use lipstick as blush or whatever I have in my purse. I mix it up and grab whatever is nearby, but if you have suggestions for good deep, cool-toned berry cream blushes, I’d love that.

      Oh, that’s totally my style, so I have plenty to share. We’ll have to talk about it later.

      I was going to say, "Text me!"

      You were blonde for most of your life and have said you’re done with bleach now. You look incredible as a brunette! Has this change impacted your beauty routine?

      I feel like my face can handle a lot more makeup now, given the greater contrast. Being fair-skinned, my blonde hair matched my complexion, which often made my makeup appear heavier. Now, with my darker hair, I can wear more bold makeup without looking overdone. I have to fill in my brows more now since they’re lighter than my hair. I have naturally cool-toned blonde hair, so skipping brow filler looks crazy on me.

      I’m sure someone more knowledgeable about color theory could explain better, but I couldn’t wear anything berry before without feeling overwhelmed. Now, I can experiment with bolder lip colors, which is fantastic for me. With darker hair, I can enjoy more makeup options.

      As an aside, I may go blonde again in the future, but I'm not eagerly counting down the days. Regarding eyebrows, I spent so long thinking I had thin, unhealthy hair without realizing that frequent bleaching stunted its growth. Now, I appreciate having healthier hair without the bleach, but I do get bored; I’ll probably end up blonde again eventually. I believe in the importance of changing your mind and embracing new beginnings.

      It's vital to see public figures discussing relatable and human experiences.

      Dove Cameron

      You're the face of Urban Decay's Not Your Toy campaign for their pH staining lip oils. Were you always a fan of color-changing lip