Hit me baby one more time: Britney Spears' longtime make-up artist reveals exactly how she created the pop star's smoky eye and nude lip at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards

  • Britney, 34, took home the Millennium Award at the Billboard Music Awards
  • She stunned while performing a five-minute medley of her greatest hits
  • Make-up pro Mélanie Inglessis breaks down the products she used to create Britney's sultry look and gives tips for making them work for you 

By Lindsey Unterberger For Dailymail.com

Published: 12:15 EST, 23 May 2016 | Updated: 13:19 EST, 23 May 2016

At last night's Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, all eyes were on Britney Spears. The 34-year-old pop star received the third-ever Millennium Award and kicked off the show with a medley of her greatest hits.

From the time she hit the red carpet through the moment she accepted her award, though, it was Britney's smoky eye and nude lip combo that we couldn't stop staring at.

Make-up artist Mélanie Inglessis crafted the look, which lasted throughout the evening - including the singer's mega performance. Below, she breaks down how she did it.

Make-up of the millennium! Britney Spears, 34, may have won the Billboard Music Millennium Award but her nude lipstick and smoky eye deserve their own top honors

Make-up of the millennium! Britney Spears, 34, may have won the Billboard Music Millennium Award but her nude lipstick and smoky eye deserve their own top honors

Pretty girl: Britney's make-up artist Mélanie Inglessis captioned this photo on her Instagram: #britneyspears just rocked the red carpet at Billboard Music Awards. All smoked up and looking [fistbump emoji]

Pretty girl: Britney's make-up artist Mélanie Inglessis captioned this photo on her Instagram: #britneyspears just rocked the red carpet at Billboard Music Awards. All smoked up and looking [fistbump emoji]

Melanie has worked with Britney many times in the past, including on some of her iconic album covers, and told Dailymail.com that the process 'is always a collaboration,' but it helps that 'we know and trust each other.'

The goal of last night's make-up was 'to create a look that was timeless, complemented Britney's beauty and also could be worn with all the outfits changes.'

The first key to her timeless look? A flawless complexion. 

Melanie prepped Britney's skin with a combination of Tom Ford Illuminating Primer, Benefit the POREfessional: Matte Rescue Invisible-Finish Mattifying Gel and EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation.

'The skin was very important as I wanted Britney's skin to glow from within and really be luminous,' she said. 'I wanted it to look like skin and be breathable yet stay put for the performance.'

The bronzed and the beautiful? Nope, Melanie claims Britney's darker complexion was the product of lighting, not extra bronzer

The bronzed and the beautiful? Nope, Melanie claims Britney's darker complexion was the product of lighting, not extra bronzer

All that glitters is gold: Melanie said she loaded Brit's rocking bod up with shimmer. 'What's Vegas without a little shimmer?' she said
All that glitters is gold: Melanie said she loaded Brit's rocking bod up with shimmer. 'What's Vegas without a little shimmer?' she said

All that glitters is gold: Melanie said she loaded Brit's rocking bod up with shimmer. 'What's Vegas without a little shimmer?' she said

After making the perfect base, Melanie used three EX1 Cosmetics products (the Blusher in Pretty in Peach, the Delete Anti-Blemish Concealer and the Invisiwear Compact Powder in P300) to hide dark circles and add color to the singer's face. 

The way Britney's skin glowed during her performance made us think additional bronzer had been applied after the carpet, but Melanie insists it was nothing more than the lighting playing tricks on our eyes. 'The light on the red carpet was really bright versus on stage.'

Melanie did, however, use body make-up to highlight Brit Brit's toned physique. 'We used Shimmer!!!!!! What is Vegas without a little shimmer?' she exclaimed.

She's so lucky! Britney's make-up only needed minimal touch-ups throughout her many outfit changes

She's so lucky! Britney's make-up only needed minimal touch-ups throughout her many outfit changes

As for the eyes, Melanie applied several dark shadows from Tom Ford and Laura Mercier to get Britney's sexy, smoky effect.

If you're trying to re-create the look at home, the pro advised sticking with cream shadows -they're easier to blend - and opting for earth tones like flattering browns and gold. 

'Only use black in the waterline to accentuate the intensity of the look,' she said. 

Melanie then lined Britney's lips with the Surratt Moderniste Lip Pencil in Tendre Basier and filled them in with the YSL Rouge Pur Couture Satin Radiance Lipstick in Beige Tribute. 

Choosing a nude lip color that doesn't wash you out can be tricky. 'Don’t go for too pastel of colors,' Melanie said. 'You want to have a little life to your nude lipstick - and stay away from a purple-based nude.' 

After Britney's performance, Melanie said she only needed minor touch-ups with powder and lipstick. Impressively, the star's eye make-up didn't seem to budge - but Melanie isn't revealing her secrets, saying only 'it's because I'm a pro.'

She's so lucky, she's a star: Britney and Melanie have worked together in the past, including her Britney Jean album cover
She's so lucky, she's a star: Britney and Melanie have worked together in the past, including her promo for her Vegas tour (right)

In the zone: Britney and Melanie have worked together in the past, including her Britney Jean album cover (left) and promo for her Vegas show at Planet Hollywood (right)

The softer side: Melanie also created this flirty look for Britney's Perfume single

The softer side: Melanie also created this flirty look for Britney's Perfume single

SHOP BRITNEY'S BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS MAKE-UP PRODUCTS: 

A closer look: Melanie posted a picture of her kit on Instagram before the Billboard Music Awards, tagging it: 'It's about to do down!! #britneyspears #bbmas #billboardmusicawards2016 #performance #icon #popstar @ex1cosmetics @lorenzomartinjr'

A closer look: Melanie posted a picture of her kit on Instagram before the Billboard Music Awards, tagging it: 'It's about to do down!! #britneyspears #bbmas #billboardmusicawards2016 #performance #icon #popstar @ex1cosmetics @lorenzomartinjr'

EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation ($18.50, lookfantastic.com)
Tom Ford Illuminating Primer ($74, nordstrom.com)
Benefit the POREfessional: Matte Rescue Invisible-Finish Mattifying Gel ($28, birchbox.com)

SHOP MAKE-UP BASES, FROM LEFT 

EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation ($18.50, lookfantastic.com) 

Tom Ford Illuminating Primer ($74, nordstrom.com)

Benefit the POREfessional: Matte Rescue Invisible-Finish Mattifying Gel ($28, birchbox.com) 

EX1 Cosmetics Blusher in Pretty in Peach ($14, lookfantastic.com)
EX1 Cosmetics Delete Anti-Blemish/Dark Circle Concealer ($13.50, lookfantastic.com)
EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Compact Powder in P300 ($13.50, lookfantastic.com)

SHOP COMPLEXION BOOSTERS, FROM LEFT 

EX1 Cosmetics Blusher in Pretty in Peach ($14, lookfantastic.com)

EX1 Cosmetics Delete Anti-Blemish/Dark Circle Concealer ($13.50, lookfantastic.com)

EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Compact Powder in P300 ($13.50, lookfantastic.com)

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Cocoa ($29, lauramercier.com)
Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Onyx ($18, nordstrom.com)
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Classic Mascara ($32, giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com)

SHOP EYE-DEFINERS, FROM LEFT 

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Cocoa ($29, lauramercier.com)

Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Onyx ($18, nordstrom.com)

Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Classic Mascara ($32, giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com) 

Tom Ford Cream and Powder Eye Color in Naked Bronze ($60, bergdorfgoodman.com)
Tom Ford Eye Quad in Orchid Haze ($80, tomford.com)

SHOP EYESHADOWS, FROM LEFT 

Tom Ford Cream and Powder Eye Color in Naked Bronze ($60, bergdorfgoodman.com)

Tom Ford Eye Quad in Orchid Haze ($80, tomford.com) *Similar to shades used

Surratt Moderniste Lip Pencil in Tendre Basier ($30, barneys.com)
YSL Rouge Pur Couture Satin Radiance Lipstick in Beige Tribute ($37, yslbeautyus.com)

SHOP LIP PRODUCTS, FROM LEFT 

Surratt Moderniste Lip Pencil in Tendre Basier ($30, barneys.com)

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Satin Radiance Lipstick in Beige Tribute ($37, yslbeautyus.com) 

2016 Billboard Music Awards Winners

Top Artist:

Adele - WINNER

Justin Bieber

Drake

Taylor Swift

The Weeknd

 

 Billboard Chart Achievement Award (Fan-Voted):

Rihanna - WINNER 

Adele

Drake

The Weeknd

Little Big Town

 

Top New Artist:

Fetty Wap - WINNER

OMI

Charlie Puth

Silentó

Bryson Tiller

 

Top Male Artist:

Justin Bieber - WINNER

Drake

Fetty Wap

Ed Sheeran

The Weeknd

 

Top Female Artist:

Adele - WINNER

Selena Gomez

Ariana Grande

Rihanna

Taylor Swift

 

Top Duo/Group:

One Direction - WINNER

Maroon 5

twenty one pilots

The Rolling Stones

U2

 

Top Billboard 200 Artist:

Adele - WINNER

Justin Bieber

Drake

Taylor Swift

The Weeknd

 

Top Hot 100 Artist:

The Weeknd - WINNER

Justin Bieber

Drake

Fetty Wap

Taylor Swift

 

Top Song Sales Artist:

The Weeknd - WINNER

Adele

Justin Bieber

Drake

Fetty Wap

 

Top Radio Songs Artist:

The Weeknd - WINNER

Justin Bieber

Ellie Goulding

Ed Sheeran

Taylor Swift

 

Top Streaming Songs Artist:

The Weeknd - WINNER

Justin Bieber

Drake

Fetty Wap

Silentó

 

Top Social Media Artist:

Justin Bieber - WINNER

Selena Gomez

Ariana Grande

Demi Lovato

Taylor Swift

 

Top Touring Artist:

Taylor Swift - WINNER

Madonna

One Direction

The Rolling Stones

U2

 

Top R&B Artist:

The Weeknd - WINNER

Chris Brown

Jeremih

Rihanna

Bryson Tiller

 

Top Rap Artist:

Drake - WINNER

Fetty Wap

Future

Wiz Khalifa

Silentó

 

Top Country Artist:

Luke Bryan - WINNER

Zac Brown Band

Sam Hunt

Chris Stapleton

Carrie Underwood

 

Top Rock Artist:

twenty one pilots - WINNER

Fall Out Boy

Elle King

Walk the Moon

X Ambassadors

 

Top Latin Artist:

Romeo Santos - WINNER

Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga  

Nicky Jam

Juan Gabriel 

Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho

 

Top Dance/Electronic Artist:

David Guetta - WINNER

The Chainsmokers

DJ Snake

Major Lazer 

Zedd 

 

Top Christian Artist:

Hillsong United - WINNER

Casting Crowns 

Lauren Daigle 

MercyMe

Chris Tomlin

 

Top Gospel Artist:

Kirk Franklin - WINNER

Anthony Brown and group therAPy

Tasha Cobbs

Travis Greene

Marvin Sapp

 

Top Billboard 200 Album:

Adele, 25 - WINNER

Justin Bieber, Purpose

Ed Sheeran, x

Taylor Swift, 1989

The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness


Top Soundtrack:

Pitch Perfect 2 - WINNER

Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1

Fifty Shades of Grey

Furious 7

Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1

  

Top R&B Album:

The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness - WINNER

Chris Brown, Royalty

Rihanna, Anti

Bryson Tiller, T R A P S O U L

Tyrese, Black Rose

 

 

Top Rap Album:

Meek Mill, Dreams Worth More Than Money - WINNER

Drake, If You're Reading This It's Too Late

Drake & Future, What A Time To Be Alive

Dr. Dre, Compton

Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly


Top Country Album:

Chris Stapleton, Traveller - WINNER

Luke Bryan, Kill The Lights

Sam Hunt, Montevallo

Zac Brown Band, Jekyll + Hyde

Carrie Underwood, Storyteller

 

Top Rock Album:

twenty one pilots, Blurryface - WINNER

Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color

David Bowie, Blackstar

Coldplay, A Head Full Of Dreams

Mumford & Sons, Wilder Mind


Top Latin Album:

Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo - WINNER

Juan Gabriel, Mis Número 1…40 Aniversario

Mana, Cama Incendiada

Gerardo Ortiz, Hoy Más Fuerte

Romeo Santos, Formula, Vol. 2

 

Top Dance/Electronic Album:

Zedd, True Colors - WINNER

David Guetta, Listen

Major Lazer, Peace Is The Mission

ODESZA, In Return

Skrillex & Diplo, Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü

Top Christian Album:

Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be - WINNER

Hillsong UNITED, Empires

Joey + Rory, Hymns That Are Important To Us

TobyMac, This Is Not A Test

Chris Tomlin, Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship

 

Top Gospel Album:

Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion - WINNER

Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Everyday Jesus

Tasha Cobbs, One Place Live

Jonathan McReynolds, Life Music: Stage Two

Marvin Sapp, You Shall Live

 

Top Hot 100 Song:

Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, See You Again - WINNER

Adele, Hello

Fetty Wap, Trap Queen

The Weeknd, Can't Feel My Face

The Weeknd, The Hills

 

Top Selling Song:

Adele, Hello - WINNER

Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, See You Again

OMI, Cheerleader

Rachel Platten, Fight Song

The Weeknd, The Hills

 

Top Radio Song:

Walk the Moon, Shut Up And Dance - WINNER

Adele, Hello

Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, See You Again

Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk!

The Weeknd, Can't Feel My Face

 

Top Streaming Song (Audio):

The Weeknd, The Hills - WINNER

Justin Bieber, Sorry

Justin Bieber, What Do You Mean

Fetty Wap, Trap Queen

Drake, Hotline Bling

 

Top Streaming Song (Video):

Silentó, Watch Me - WINNER

Fetty Wap, Trap Queen

Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, See You Again

Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk!

The Weeknd, The Hills

 

Top R&B Song:

The Weeknd, The Hills - WINNER

Alessia Cara, Here

Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, Post To Be

The Weeknd, Can't Feel My Face

The Weeknd, Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)

 

Top Rap Song:

Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, See You Again - WINNER

Drake, Hotline Bling

Fetty Wap, Trap Queen

Fetty Wap, 679 feat. Remy Boyz

Silentó, Watch Me

  

Top Country Song:

Thomas Rhett, Die A Happy Man - WINNER

Sam Hunt, Break Up In A Small Town

Sam Hunt, Take Your Time

Little Big Town, Girl Crush

Chris Young, I'm Comin' Over

 

Top Rock Song:

Walk the Moon, Shut Up And Dance - WINNER

Fall Out Boy, Uma Thurman

Elle King, Ex's & Oh's

twenty one pilots, Stressed Out

X Ambassadors, Renegades

 

Top Latin Song:

Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, El Perdon - WINNER

J Balvin, Ginza

Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, Te Metiste

Maluma, Borro Cassette

Romeo Santos, Propuesta Indecente

 

Top Dance/Electronic Song:

Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MØ, Lean On - WINNER

The Chainsmokers Featuring ROZES, Roses

DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge, You Know You Like It

David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack, Hey Mama

Skrillex & Diplo, Where Are Ü Now with Justin Bieber

 

Top Christian Song:

Hillsong UNITED, Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - WINNER

Hillsong UNITED, Touch The Sky

MercyMe, Flawless

NEEDTOBREATHE Featuring Gavin DeGraw, Brother

Chris Tomlin, Good Good Father

 

Top Gospel Song:

Kirk Franklin, Wanna Be Happy? - WINNER

Anthony Brown and group therAPy, Worth

Erica Campbell feat. Big Shizz, I Luh God

Travis Greene, Intentional

Brian Courtney Wilson, Worth Fighting For

 

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