Marsai Martin Is the Beauty Inspiration We All Need

If you haven't been keeping up with Marsai Martin's meteoric career, let us be the first to tell you: she is a certified powerhouse. From growing up on our TV screens as Diane Johnson in the hit show "Black-ish" to producing her own movies and walking in runways, Martin has been dominating Hollywood for years. As she's grown up, Martin has also managed to put another notch in her belt as a premiere source of beauty inspiration.

"I knew that I was only going to get some moisturizer, brow-gel, and probably some chapstick," Martin previously told POPSUGAR, as she looked back on the earlier years of glam that she had as a child-star. "I would always have my hand-dandy [lip balm] with me." Now, Martin has been working with more beauty brands like Clinique, and her love for makeup comes from years of studying what works for her. "I really looked at the things that I liked about my face and what I wanted to do for my skin, as well as my own makeup techniques that I wanted the artists I worked with to try on me," she said.

These days, Martin can move between wearing full glam with her signature '90s supermodel lip, or rocking a fresh face with ease. "I really had to learn more about my identity and who I am," she said. "I had to know myself from the inside." This journey has led to Martin churning out some incredible beauty moments over the last few years, all of which deserve to take up real estate on your mood board. So, if you've been looking for some beauty inspiration, we rounded up some of Martin's most iconic beauty moments so far (get ready to put on some graphic eyeliner).

Marsai Martin's Curly Updo
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Marsai Martin's Curly Updo

Martin was spotted on the red carpet for a Carol's Daughter event with a stunning curly updo. She paired the hairstyle with neutral-toned makeup.

Marsai Martin's '90s Supermodel Lip
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Marsai Martin's '90s Supermodel Lip

Marsai Martin and brown lip liner just go together. Here the star was spotted in her signature '90s-inspired glossy brown lip.

Marsai Martin’s Graphic Pink and Green Eyeliner
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Marsai Martin’s Graphic Pink and Green Eyeliner

Martin loves to play up her eyes, as evidenced by this fun pink-and-green liner look.

Marsai Martin’s High Ponytail
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Marsai Martin’s High Ponytail

Never one to shy away from a fun hair moment, Martin's high ponytail for the 2018 Emmys exuded glamour.

Marsai Martin’s Long Braids
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Marsai Martin’s Long Braids

Martin has long been a fan of braids and has worn numerous styles, including this large knotless look.

Marsai Martin’s Gold Hair Accessory
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Marsai Martin’s Gold Hair Accessory

Always merging fashion and beauty, Martin used these simple gold cuffs to take this curly style up a notch.

Marsai Martin's Graphic Green Eyeliner
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Marsai Martin's Graphic Green Eyeliner

For Beautycon in 2019, Martin decided on another colorful graphic eyeliner to match her blazer.

Marsai Martin’s Pink Eyeshadow With Eye-Drop Detail
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Marsai Martin’s Pink Eyeshadow With Eye-Drop Detail

She's even taken her colorful eyeshadow looks to the next level using crystals!

Marsai Martin’s Crystal Eye Shadow
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Marsai Martin’s Crystal Eye Shadow

Look at this gorgeous eyeliner made entirely of multi-colored crystals.

Marsai Martin’s Blue-Streaked Braids
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Marsai Martin’s Blue-Streaked Braids

Another colorful hair moment made its way to the red carpet in 2019, this time courtesy of a blue peek-a-boo braid.

Marsai Martin’s Golden Eye Shadow
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Marsai Martin’s Golden Eye Shadow

Her gold eyeshadow was the perfect complement to the studding dress she wore to the BET awards in 2019.

Marsai Martin’s Half-Updo
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Marsai Martin’s Half-Updo

Martin has shown her skill at creatively styling natural hair looks, like this half-updo she wore to the "Stranger Things" premiere in 2019.

Marsai Martin’s Neon Green Eye Shadow
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Marsai Martin’s Neon Green Eye Shadow

Another neon shadow moment was had in 2019 when Martin matched the look to her dress at her birthday party.