AceShowbiz - Alysa Liu, the Olympic gold medalist and Team USA figure skater, recently shared insights into her beauty essentials and how she personally handles her competition glam. At just 20 years old, she opened up about her preferred makeup items and her do-it-yourself approach to getting ready for events.

In a TikTok clip posted on Tuesday, February 24, during an interview with Popsugar, Alysa Liu expressed her fondness for products from Rare Beauty, the makeup brand founded by singer and actress Selena Gomez. She mentioned that she used many items from the collection, emphasizing one favorite in particular: "If I only had to choose one, it would probably be the Gel Liner," she said.

The conversation turned to whether figure skaters typically rely on professional glam teams for competitions. Alysa Liu responded humorously, "Hell no! We do it all ourselves," highlighting her independent approach to competition makeup and styling.

Alysa Liu also gave fans a glimpse into her pre-competition ritual. She revealed, "Before every competition, I love doing an everything shower." She mentioned using the Moisture Glide Venus Razor as part of her routine and stressed the importance of makeup, hair, and a good night's sleep before the big day.

This candid sharing of her beauty preferences sparked enthusiasm among her supporters. On social media, fans eagerly called for Rare Beauty to officially sponsor or hire her, with comments like "Selena please make her an ambassador or hire her to do some ads!!" and "ALYSSA FOR RARE BEAUTY PLEASEEEEEEEEE." The response demonstrated the strong connection between Alysa Liu and the brand.

Her makeup revelations came shortly after she went viral for using Rare Beauty’s Tinted Lip Oil Stain in the Muted Berry shade during her gold medal-winning free skate on February 19 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Earlier in the month, she had also secured gold in the team event alongside skaters Amber Glenn, Ilia Malinin, Ellie Kam, Daniel O'Shea, Madison Chock, and Evan Bates on February 8.

During a memorable moment just before stepping onto the podium, Alysa Liu could be heard asking, "Where’s my lipstick?" before applying the lip oil once more, ensuring her look was flawless for her victory photos. This moment caught the attention of Selena Gomez, who reposted the clip on February 20 with the message, "Congratulations @alysaxliu," accompanied by a heart-hand emoji and a playful comment, "(She’s just like me fr)." This reaction further fueled fans’ excitement about the connection between the two stars.

Beyond makeup, Alysa Liu has been open about her unique striped hairstyle, which has become a signature look at the 2026 Winter Games. Featuring alternating bleached and dark brunette horizontal bands, her hair design has drawn attention since her return to figure skating in 2024 after a two-year break.

In a TikTok interview with Paralympian Haven Shepherd earlier this month, Alysa Liu explained the inspiration behind her hairstyle, saying, "I just wanted to be a tree." She shared that she started bleaching the stripes herself three years ago and planned to add another band each winter, gradually developing the look she now sports. Although she initially did the bleaching herself, she later visited a salon to perfect the lightness and match her desired style.

For professional touch-ups, Alysa Liu sees colorist Kelsey Miller in St. Louis, who spent about five hours crafting the "milk tea" shade that complements the striped pattern. Miller, who specializes in dimensional hair color and redheads, told Allure magazine in February 2026 that working on Liu’s hair was a fun departure from her usual projects.