With her new music video, the pop star brings dark, daring aesthetics to the forefront.&nbsp;

In her brand-new track, the singer paints a bleak picture with the lyric &ldquo;we&rsquo;re walking on a runway that goes straight to hell," but make no mistake&mdash;the music video&rsquo;s beauty looks are pure heaven.&nbsp;
As soft and laid-back as the song's instrumentals are, Charli xcx's hard-hitting lyrics tell a different story. While some of her past hits have reflected on her own career and personal life, "SS26" introduces a new side of the singer to the world. This time, she considers the state of the world and the society we live in, and each and every one of her runway looks and makeup moments reflects the song's darker themes.&nbsp;
While the singer is certainly no stranger to a moodier aesthetic&mdash;think: her iconic Saint Laurent and Ann Demeulemeester looks from the Sweat tour&mdash;this new era sees the star bring her shadowy personal style to a new level that feels even more intentional.&nbsp;
And though she's only two singles into her post-Brat era, it's the beauty looks that are defining this new age for the artist&mdash;that's right, gone are the days of her iconic thick cat-eye liner. In both her "Rock Music" and "SS26" music videos, fans see the star sporting sophisticated, sultry eyeshadow looks grounded in deep, smoky grays and subtle shimmer.&nbsp;

Charli xcx's "SS26" eyeshadow moment may appear complex and intricate, but in actuality, the allure lies in its simplicity. For the look, the star wears YSL Beauty's <a href="https://www.yslbeautyus.com/makeup/eye/eyeshadow/couture-mini-clutch-luxury-eyeshadow-palette/WW-51079YSL.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Couture Mini Clutch Eyeshadow Palette</a> in the shades Over Noir (700) and Captivating Dunes (720). To finish off the "SS26" smoky eye look, she wears the YSL Beauty <a href="https://www.yslbeautyus.com/makeup/eye-makeup/mascara/lash-clash-extreme-volume-mascara/WW-50914YSL.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara</a> in black, adding a dark, defining edge to the beauty moment.&nbsp;
In classic Charli fashion, the look brings a quiet, yet palpable intensity that toes the line between sultry sophistication and gritty glamour, because as she sings about in "SS26," the power of aesthetics is all about authenticity.

Charli XCX behind the scenes of her "SS26" music video. Courtesy of YSL Beauty.

Charli xcx Goes All In On Bold Glamour For Her "SS26" Era

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