Miley Cyrus not only found the blonde wig at the premiere of in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026. On the purple carpet, the singer displayed an ultra-controlled glittery smoky, a fresh complexion and ultra chic 90’s lips. It’s hard to imagine that this star glam could only be found in a pharmacy aisle.
Twenty years after the launch of the cult series in 2006, Disney+ is broadcasting this anniversary special on March 24, 2026, exactly two decades to the day after the debut of the teenager with a double life. Between Y2K nostalgia and Miley version 2026, the wink is strong. The unexpected twist is hidden in the choice of products.
Miley Cyrus returns as Hannah Montana with Y2K makeup revised for 2026
For the premiere of , makeup artist Janice Daoud reinterpreted Miley Cyrus’ 2000s glam in an adult version, focusing on a luminous smoky eye, sculpted cheeks and a mauve-brown lip. She explains that she created a shimmering but softened smoky, true to Hannah, without falling into the intense darkness of the era.
On the eyelids, Janice Daoud relied on Maybelline’s Shadow Drip Eye Tint Shimmer Liquid Eyeshadows: , confides Janice Daoud to the magazine. On the hair side, Bobby Eliot recreated curtain bangs and locks framing the face, a 2026 version of the cult wig.
100% Maybelline pharmacy makeup for the 20th anniversary special
The other surprise of this look is that it is entirely by Maybelline New York. Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation, Shadow Drip eyeshadows, Sculpting Stix 2-in-1 Eyeliner in Mocha Contour, Lash Sensational Sky High Lengthening mascara in Brownish Black: everything comes from a big box brand. The products display prices between 8 and 16 dollars, or approximately 7 to 15 $.
On the complexion, Janice Daoud worked transparently with the Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation: . For the transformation into Hannah in the special itself, she added ’90s brown tones, strong contouring and a mauve-brown lip, before summarizing her intention: , she explains. .
How to Reproduce Miley Cyrus’ Drugstore Makeup in France
To copy Miley Cyrus’ look, the idea is to apply a veil of shimmering liquid shadow such as Shadow Drip over the entire eyelid, then draw a line of creamy brown liner with the Sculpting Stix Mocha Contour along the eyelashes before blending it. A few coats of Sky High Brownish Black provide length and definition, without heavy effect, in the Y2K spirit but wearable every day.
On the complexion, a luminous foundation applied in a thin layer, a soft 90s-style brown contour and a coral cream blush reminiscent of Cloudtopia Cheek & Lip Mousse in Coral Illusion shade are enough to recreate the glow. On the mouth, a mauve-brown nude serum lipstick inspired by Serum Lipstick in Upstate, slightly glossy, completes this pharmacy makeup. In France, these Maybelline references can be found in supermarkets or drugstores, at prices close to those announced in the United States.
What Makeup Did Miley Cyrus Wear for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Premiere?
Miley Cyrus wore a complete look by Maybelline New York: Lifter Plump & Glow luminous complexion, glittery smoky with Shadow Drip, Sculpting Stix brown liner, Sky High Brownish Black mascara, coral cream blush and mauve brown lips like Serum Lipstick.
Why are we talking about drugstore makeup for this red carpet?
Because all the products used are Maybelline references sold in supermarkets, between 8 and 16 dollars (around 7 to 15 $), far from the luxury brands usually associated with Hollywood red carpets.
Can we recreate Miley Cyrus’ Hannah Montana look with products available in France?
Yes, by combining a light luminous foundation, an iridescent brown smoky, a volume-length mascara like Sky High, a coral cream blush and a mauve-brown nude lipstick, you obtain a result very similar to drugstore makeup.
