Empire’s Cookie Lyon’s 5 Best Beauty Tips—In GIFs – Vogue – Vogue.com
Cookie Lyon is a force to be reckoned with. The breakout star of Empire and Taraji P. Henson’s larger-than-life alter ego—for which she’s nominated for a leading actress Emmy—has become a bona fide pop culture phenomenon, thanks to her no-nonsense attitude and fearless approach to hair and makeup. Whether she’s sporting an oxblood lip while she schemes, or arching a sculpted brow during a corporate takeover, the Lyon family matriarch oozes confidence and charisma, making her the undisputed queen of girl-boss beauty. Here, five powerhouse tips to take from Cookie. Consider them your key to looking perennially on point—from boardroom to bedroom, and everywhere in between.
Nothing commands attention like a bold red lip.
Bangs are a quick-change hair artist’s best friend.
To turn heads, it takes 360 flawless degrees.
A next-level manicure is the ultimate power play.
Why not match your makeup to your clothes? Big beauty risks reap major rewards.