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Coachella Today
By the People, for the People
Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella Makeup Look Revealed
Her longtime makeup artist shares the details behind the pop star's 'doll-like' festival beauty.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:05pm
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The shimmering, high-fashion textures of Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella makeup evoked a sense of modern nostalgia and doll-like glamour.Coachella TodaySabrina Carpenter's makeup artist, Carolina Gonzalez, reveals the behind-the-scenes secrets to creating the singer's 'modern nostalgia'-inspired beauty look for her first-ever Coachella headlining performance. Gonzalez shares the specific Armani Beauty products used, from the foundation and blush to the shimmering eyeshadows, and explains how the look was designed to be long-lasting and 'doll-like' for the high-energy show.
Why it matters
Carpenter's Coachella appearance marked a major milestone in her career, as she took the stage as a headliner for the first time. Her detailed, 'grown-up' beauty look for the festival was an important part of her overall performance and visual aesthetic, helping to convey her artistic evolution as an artist.
The details
Gonzalez used a mix of Armani Beauty products to create Carpenter's Coachella look, including Luminous Silk Foundation, Luminous Silk Cheek Tints, Lip Power Lipstick, and Eye Tint eyeshadows. The makeup was designed to be long-lasting and 'doll-like' to complement Carpenter's high-energy set, with Gonzalez applying extra blush during costume changes. The overall aesthetic was inspired by 'modern nostalgia' and icons like Jane Birkin and Catherine Deneuve.
- Carpenter's Coachella performance took place in April 2026.
The players
Sabrina Carpenter
A pop star who headlined the Coachella music festival for the first time in 2026.
Carolina Gonzalez
Sabrina Carpenter's longtime makeup artist, who created the singer's 'doll-like' beauty look for her Coachella performance.
Armani Beauty
The luxury cosmetics brand whose products were used to create Carpenter's Coachella makeup look.
What they’re saying
“She's always been such a smart cookie and a witty cookie — and just a very creative girl.”
— Carolina Gonzalez, Sabrina Carpenter's makeup artist
“As you grow up, you start to discover and know who you are more. I think that just is a process that came naturally [for Carpenter] working in the business and just doing this day in, day out.”
— Carolina Gonzalez, Sabrina Carpenter's makeup artist
“At the end of the day, she is the artist. Art is personal, so I am respectful of that, but also inspired by that.”
— Carolina Gonzalez, Sabrina Carpenter's makeup artist
The takeaway
Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella makeup look, created by her longtime artist Carolina Gonzalez, exemplified the pop star's artistic evolution and personal style, blending 'modern nostalgia' with a 'doll-like' aesthetic to complement her high-energy festival performance. The use of luxurious Armani Beauty products helped ensure the look would last through the demanding set.
