Addison Rae is an American dancer and social media influencer who has found great success with her TikTok videos. She amassed over 61 million followers to the social media sites in just a few short years.
Addison Rae uses multiple makeup brands and products including MAC Prep + Prime Fix+, DiorSkin Forever Foundation, Kylie Cosmetics Bronzer, and MAC Hyper Real Glow.
Rae’s ascension to one of the highest-paid and most popular TikTok stars has been swift and impressive.
Early Life
Addison Rae Easterling was born October 6, 2000, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Her mother is Sheri Easterling and her father is Monty Lopez.
Addison has two younger brothers, Enzo and Lucas.
Though Addison’s parents were divorced when she was young, they remained close and eventually remarried in the year 2017.
Addison started dancing competitively at the age of 6 and attended various competitions across the country.
Addison was enrolled at Louisiana State University and studied sports broadcasting but her schooling career would be cut short when she started to gain fame on TikTok.
Success
Rae joined the streaming social media site in July 2019 and immediately began uploading dance videos where she performed to popular songs on the platform.
In only a few months, Rae has already gained over one million followers and decided to pursue her TikTok career full time. She officially dropped out of Louisiana State University at that time.
Addison Rae became part of the popular TikTok home The Hype House starting at its formation in December 2019.
As her star rose, Rae signed with popular Los Angeles talent agency WME, as did her parents who also maintain successful TikTok profiles.
Rae’s videos garner millions of views every time they are published. She has become the second most-followed user on TikTok, behind Charlie D’Amelio.
As her dance videos continued to bring in millions of views on TikTok, more opportunities presented themselves. She partnered with American Eagle and began to release a weekly podcast with her mother called Mother Knows Best.
She was also cast in a remake of the 90s comedy She’s All That, titled He’s All That.
In August 2020, Forbes magazine published a report that revealed Rae had earned $5 million in the last year solely through various endorsement deals and merchandise. That would make Rae the highest-earning TikTok star.
Over the years, she was signed and worked with companies other than just American Eagle. She has also worked with L’Oreal, Hollister, and Reebok.
After much speculation, it was confirmed that Rae was dating fellow TikTok star, Bryce Hall. The two have been dating since 2019 though they did not reveal their relationship officially until October 2020.
Fashion
As Rae has become more popular, many have commented on her fashion and style and that has led to her releasing YouTube videos about her hair and makeup routine.
Rae has been fairly open about the products and brands she likes to use to achieve her look.
She has said that she uses the Beauty Blender foundation application daily. It is the only tool she uses every day.
She has also said that she uses products such as M.A.C Prep+ Prime Fix+ in the color lavender. She is also a fan of the Kylie Cosmetics Bronzer.
Rae is close friends with Kylie Jenner and the Kardashian family so it is no surprise that she is loyal to the Kylie Cosmetics brand.
Addison also uses the Beautycounter Color Pinch Cream Blusher as well as the Hourglass Arch Brow Shaping Gel which gives her the thick, smooth eyebrows she is known for.
When it comes to lipstick, Addison Rae has been known to use NARS lipstick. She uses the shade titled Vivien. She uses IT Cosmetics Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara to curl her long lashes.
For her highlights, Addison Rae uses the M.A.C. Hyper Real Glow palette. She simply uses her fingers to apply the shade to her nose and skin.
For her foundation, Rae uses the DiorSkin Forever Foundation. Addison has said that she doesn’t use a concealer.
She has also said she likes Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Foundation. She is also a fan of Charlotte Tilbury’s Goldgasm highlighting wand to achieve a glowing finish.
Aside from those makeup products, Rae has been on record saying she is a fan of Drunk Elephant’s moisturizer and EltaMD sunscreen. Those products help her keep her youthful and bright look.
Rae has said that she is most influenced by her mother and her mom’s makeup techniques. She says she learned a lot from her over the years.