Lauren Betts is sharing the $6 lip liner and sweat-proof setting spray that power her game-day beauty routine.
The Washington Mystics rookie, 20, opened up to the outlet Style about the products she reaches for before hitting the court, framing her pregame regimen as part performance tool, part personal expression. Betts, who led UCLA to a championship win before being drafted into the WNBA, has already landed a campaign with NYX Professional Makeup — a partnership she inked before ever joining the league.
“I love partnering with a brand that encourages people to be confident in who they are,” she explained of the NYX deal.
Betts approaches her tunnel walks and court-side preparation with the same competitive energy she brings to basketball. “It’s a fun way to show my personality before I step on the court,” she said Style, adding that she’s “definitely a ‘look good, feel good, play good’ person.”
For makeup that survives the full length of a game, Betts relies on a sweat-proof setting spray she described as essential for her schedule. “This is perfect for long days and game days because I need my makeup to actually stay put through everything,” she said.
The standout bargain in her kit is a $6 lip liner she uses to finish nearly every look. “I’m a lip combo girl, and this is probably my favorite liner,” Betts shared. “It’s usually the last thing I put on before I leave and always pulls everything together.”
Beyond makeup, Betts emphasized skincare as a priority given the toll of constant travel, games, and heavy product use. “My skin goes through a lot between games, travel and wearing makeup, so I love anything that makes skincare easy while helping me reset and recharge,” she noted.
Her cleanser of choice strikes a balance between thorough and gentle. “I love a cleanser that leaves my skin feeling really clean and refreshed without feeling stripped or dry,” she said.
For under-eye recovery after late nights or cross-country flights, Betts turns to patches she keeps on hand for visible results. “These are perfect after travel or a late night when I need to look a little more awake and refreshed the next morning,” she told the outlet.
Blush rounds out her go-to face products, with one duo earning her highest praise. “I adore a really good blush and this duo is my absolute favorite for all-day wear,” Betts said.
In the viral moment that preceded her current platform, Betts dominated college basketball as a 6-foot-7 center for UCLA, powering the Bruins to a national title and establishing herself as one of the most anticipated prospects in the 2025 WNBA draft. Her transition to professional basketball with the Washington Mystics has coincided with growing visibility in fashion and beauty spaces, where her tunnel outfits and sponsored content have drawn consistent attention from fans and brands alike.
Betts joins a growing roster of athletes leveraging on-court success into off-court commercial partnerships, particularly in categories historically underrepresented by WNBA players. Her NYX campaign, secured while she was still in college, positioned her early for the crossover appeal she now exercises as a rookie.
The Mystics face the Indiana Fever on Thursday in Washington, D.C.