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Want to recreate Kylie Jenner’s Knicks courtside glam? We’ve got you covered with a makeup guide containing local brands!
Editor’s note: The author is a former NCAA courtside reporter, sports news producer, and beauty and fitness content creator who blends her experience in sports media with a passion for lifestyle content.
Courtside glam is not new to the IT girl look. From BLACKPINK’s Rosé to the legendary Rihanna, the courtside aesthetic isn’t complete without a full glam moment. As a former courtside reporter and a fan of sports, I’ve learned that you need to stay camera-ready at all times because you never know when you’ll appear on TV or the big screens. With the Knicks vs. Spurs in the NBA Finals, we’re seeing more of Kylie Jenner and she has already mastered this look for us to recreate!
Sunscreen – Luxe Organix SP50 Aqua Daily Sunscreen
Before having your full Pamela Anderson jumbotron moment, you need to prep your skin first! Sunscreen gives your skin a natural, smooth glow while protecting you from the bright stadium lights. Make sure to apply evenly including your neck to even out the glow as you cheer for your favorite sports team.
Foundation – Issy Active Foundation
This has been a holy grail in my everyday routine since I got my hands on it. You need a foundation that has a blendable formula which evens out your skin from every angle, perfect for courtside moments. It will keep your skin looking hydrated even through the humidity and energy of the game.
Contour – BLK Cosmetics Contour Color Stick
Our face can’t be looking flat once the camera finds us in the crowd. Contour sticks are our go-to best friend, no matter the camera or lighting angle. Just make sure to blend well so you can achieve that “mogging” supermodel look throughout the game.
Blush – Vice Cosmetics x Jelly 2 Blush Duette – Cream & Powder Blush in Nude Duette
One thing about being courtside is you need to look alive, and your makeup has to stay on at all times. This blush duo gives you that toasty look inspired by Kylie Jenner’s glam. Not too pink, but just the right glow for a “pinkish nude” finish.
Concealer – Issy’s Under-Eye Brightening Fluid
Hello, halftime—goodbye eyebags! With stadium lights above us, we can’t afford to look tired while screaming “DEFENSE” for the game. A quick tip: apply concealer to the inner corners of your eyes and the outer V to achieve that snatched look.
Baking – Lovely Causemetics Beyond Blur Setting Powder
Makeup baking is so in. With four quarters to go, halftime, and the possibility of overtime, we can’t end the game looking haggard in our photo op on the court? Baking isn’t a new tip in the game, it’s perfect for setting your makeup, especially with the heat and energy in the arena. Make sure to apply it to your smile creases too, so you can cheer as much as you want without your makeup budging.
Bronzer – Sunnies face Healthy Touch Bronzer Duo in Medium
We need a little bit of warmth to compliment our contour and bronzers are the way to go. With a touch of a little bronzer, it compliments your features as you stay game ready.
Eyeshadow – Strokes Beautiful Any Day Palette in Midday
The name says it all. You don’t have to go full eyeshadow. Take note: we’re going for an “my face but better” look for this glam. So bronzy brown shades will subtly enhance your eyes as you keep your focus on whether your home team is leading the series.
Eyebrow – BLK Cosmetics Brow waterproof microblade pen
You need to express your love for the game, and your eyebrows still have to be on fleek. It’s giving courtside energy, and your brows need to stay sharp from tip-off to final buzzer.
Mascara – BLK Cosmetics false lash waterproof mascara
No need to worry when you’re overwhelmed with emotions, you can cry as long as you trust your waterproof mascara to stay on. Make sure to apply it first on the inner parts of your lashes after curling them, then double up on the inner corners so the outer strands don’t pull your eyes down.
Lipstick – Vice Cosmetics Fresh Kizz and Sunnies face – so dreamy
To complete the look, Kylie is often seen courtside serving that “MLBB” (My Lips But Better) vibe, effortless, polished, and camera-ready. Go for an almost reddish nude shade to enhance your natural pout, perfect for those courtside close-ups when the game gets intense.
Additionally, you can add a contrasting nude shade in the center of your lips to create a fuller, more defined lips.
Setting spray – Colourette Super Base Everyday Fixing and Setting Spray
The look won’t be complete without setting it all together so it stays in place. So whether you’re endlessly eating popcorn, chugging your drink, or screaming courtside, your glam stays locked in from tip-off to the final buzzer.
Now you’re courtside ready. See you at the games!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Courtside glam refers to the polished, camera-ready makeup aesthetic worn by celebrities attending NBA and other major sporting events. It gained renewed attention as stars like Kylie Jenner, Rihanna, and BLACKPINK’s Rosé have appeared courtside in full glam, blending sports culture with high-fashion and beauty influence.
Filipino brands including BLK Cosmetics, Vice Cosmetics, Sunnies Face, Issy, Colourette, Strokes Beautiful, and Luxe Organix cover the full courtside glam routine — from sunscreen and foundation to contour, blush, mascara, and setting spray — offering accessible local alternatives to international luxury makeup.
MLBB stands for “My Lips But Better” — a makeup finish that enhances the natural lip color with a polished, effortless tone rather than a bold or heavily pigmented look. It is typically achieved with a nude-to-reddish-nude lipstick that complements the wearer’s natural undertone.
Live sporting events involve extended hours, bright arena lighting, heat from the crowd, and strong emotions — all of which can break down standard makeup formulas. Waterproof mascara, long-wearing foundations, and setting sprays help maintain the look from tip-off to the final buzzer regardless of sweat or tears.
Makeup baking is a setting technique where translucent or setting powder is applied heavily over concealer and foundation, left to “bake” for several minutes with body heat, then dusted off to leave a smooth, crease-resistant, long-lasting finish. It is particularly effective for events with heat, humidity, and extended wear time.