From the Ice to the Vanity: A Champion’s Routine

Figure skater Alysa Liu, fresh off a gold medal win at the 2026 Winter Olympics, has captured attention both for her athletic prowess and her relatable beauty moment. During the medal ceremony, Liu was overheard requesting a lipstick touch-up, sparking a frenzy online to identify her product of choice.

It turns out Liu’s go-to lip product is Rare Beauty’s lip oil in the shade Delight, a rosy brown. “I use the color Delight,” she confirmed. “I’ve experimented with a ton of lip products over the years and this one’s been perfect.”

Makeup Essentials & a Simple Approach

Liu’s makeup routine, while effective, is surprisingly straightforward. She begins with a Sephora Cream Contour Stick, followed by black eyeshadow applied with a brush. She uses Rare Beauty gel liner and Tarte tubing mascara – a product she emphatically defends. “I love tubing mascara — I will die on that hill. It’s so excellent, and it doesn’t rip out my lashes.”

For eyebrows, Liu uses a Rare Beauty eyebrow pencil, likewise utilizing it to contour her aegyo sal. She finishes with Rare Beauty lip oil and, for competitions, adds the Rare Beauty powder blush and E.l.f. Setting spray.

I really am my father’s daughter. Alysa Liu

Skincare & Haircare Rituals

Liu prioritizes skincare, starting with Shiseido Anessa Sunscreen Skincare Milk each morning. Her evening routine involves a thorough cleanse. “I don’t go to bed in that state,” she stated. She uses an Asian shampoo and conditioner purchased from 99 Ranch Market, along with a gold-lidded hair mask from an Asian brand. She also uses an African net sponge with her bodywash.

To remove makeup, Liu relies on the E.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm, followed by an unnamed eye cream and a snail-mucin moisturizer.

Liu’s hair journey has been a multi-year process, involving a thickening of halo extensions. She uses &honey Deep Moist Hair Oil to combat frizz.

Training & Lifestyle of a Champion

Liu maintains a rigorous training schedule, incorporating gym workouts four times a week. These sessions are divided between stability work (core and bodyweight exercises with resistance bands) and strength/power training (squats, box step-ups, jumps). She also includes cardio intervals on the StairMaster.

“I wake up around 7:30 a.m. And train in the mornings for about an hour,” Liu shared. She doesn’t drink coffee, despite repeated suggestions, and prioritizes socializing with friends and family to manage stress. “I’m such an extrovert. I’m an ENFP.”

A Serendipitous Start to Skincare

I didn’t know what shampooing was…My dad genuinely just didn’t know, I guess, because it was his first time being a girl dad. But I learned, and that’s when I was like, Wow, there could be so many ways I could elevate my life right now. Alysa Liu

FAQ

• What lipstick does Alysa Liu wear? Rare Beauty lip oil in the shade Delight.
• What sunscreen does Alysa Liu use? Shiseido Anessa Sunscreen Skincare Milk.
• How often does Alysa Liu work out? Four times a week.