Euphoria makeup artist uses red lips to show Jules’ maturity

The makeup team behind HBO’s “Euphoria” has turned a new page in the show’s visual storytelling. In the third season, head makeup artist Tiffany S. Smith moved away from the glitter‑laden looks of the first two years and opted for a stark red lip and black eyeliner on Hunter Schafer’s character, Jules. The change signals Jules’ jump from adolescence to adulthood, showing her newfound power, maturity and confidence in her sexuality.

The first two seasons of “Euphoria” were built on crystals, glitter and intense, almost other‑worldly makeup. That aesthetic matched the show’s focus on the raw, unfiltered lives of teenagers. When the series took a five‑year time jump, the creative team, led by showrunner Sam Levinson, wanted the looks to feel more grounded. Smith worked closely with Schafer and the rest of the cast to choose colors that reflected each character’s internal growth. The red lip, a classic symbol of confidence, paired with a sharp black line, conveys a sense of control and self‑assertion that Jules has earned over the years.

Fans and critics have praised the new look as a bold statement about queer identity and empowerment. Social‑media threads show that 88 % of viewers who commented on the makeup liked the change, saying it made Jules feel “real and powerful.” The shift also sparked conversations about how makeup can be used to tell a story, influencing