Nessa Barrett’s ASMR Makeup Routine | Hush & Brush

Nessa Barrett brings soothing energy and gothic glamour to this episode of Hush & Brush. While creating her signature smokey eye makeup look, the singer-songwriter reveals why beauty has become a calming ritual in her daily routine. Her soft-spoken ASMR makeup tutorial blends beauty, relaxation, and behind-the-scenes insight into her creative world. Starting by carefully sharpening one of her favorite eyeliner pencils, Nessa explains that her smokey eye routine is never exactly the same twice. Instead, she builds the look intuitively, feeling it out as she goes. The dramatic eye makeup was key to the intimate release shows surrounding her new EP, ‘Jesus Loves a Primadonna,’ where she leaned into a dark, gothic, and witchy vibe that she says is “so me.” Using her Makeup by Mario black eyeshadow palette, Nessa shares the music that sets the mood while she gets ready, including Massive Attack, Portishead, and “anything by Lana Del Rey.” She also opens up about her longtime love of ASMR videos, especially those where she gets her makeup done or settles in for a haircut. As she finishes the look with a NARS Lip Crayon, Nessa reflects on the significance of her latest music, calling the EP “the beginning of this new world I’m trying to build.” To close out her routine, she leans fully into the ASMR experience, softly brushing the microphones and inviting us to relax and “pretend I’m doing your makeup.” Shop her routine: Charlotte Tilbury Rock ‘N’ Kohl Long-Lasting Eyeliner Penc