Solange Knowles has never been one to play it safe — whether she’s crafting genre-blending albums, redefining performance art, or curating museum-worthy experiences through her creative agency, Saint Heron. Now, she’s bringing that same intentional, soul-soaked energy to the beauty world by curating her very first cosmetics collection: The Eldorado Ballroom Edit, a stunning collaboration with cult-favorite clean beauty brand ILIA.
Inspired by her return to Houston’s historic Eldorado Ballroom, a legendary 1930s music hall that once hosted music icons like Ella Fitzgerald and B.B. King, Solange’s ILIA edit is equal parts beauty ritual and artistic homage. Think of it as her backstage beauty routine meets cultural storytelling.
“As a longtime ILIA fan, I’m grateful to them for allowing me to create the ‘Eldorado Ballroom Edit,’ one that is rooted in our shared philosophies of natural skin and luminosity,” Solange said in a press release.
The Eldorado Ballroom Edit by Solange
Price: $133.45
The Edit: Five ILIA Favorites, Curated by Solange
This limited-edition set features five of ILIA’s best-selling, skin-loving essentials — all handpicked by Solange to create a radiant, stage-ready look that still feels effortlessly natural. Here’s what’s inside:
- Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40: Solange’s pick for luminous, breathable coverage with built-in skincare benefits. Infused with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and squalane, it gives that “I drink green juice and sleep 8 hours” kind of glow — with sun protection to boot.
- Limitless Lash Mascara in After Midnight: A fan favorite for a reason. This clean mascara lifts, lengthens, and defines with just the right amount of drama. Solange chose the classic black shade, perfect for a fluttery, awake look even when you’re running on pure creative energy.
- Eye Stylus Shadow Stick: The creamy shadow that glides on like a dream and sets to a longwear finish. Solange likes the pearly shimmer of Opulent. It’s easy, elevated glamour in one swipe — and exactly the kind of shade you’d expect from someone with an eye for light, mood, and movement.
- In Frame Brow Gel: Think of this as the architectural touch to the edit. This clear gel sculpts and sets brows without flaking or crunchiness, ideal for that defined but soft Solange brow moment.
- Lip Wrap Reviving Balm: A hydrating, glossy balm that revives lips with a hint of sheen and a cushiony feel. This is the kind of product that lives in your bag forever, whether you’re performing at the Eldorado or just heading to brunch.
All five products are clean, cruelty-free, and come in ILIA’s sleek, minimal packaging with a soulful twist—each item a nod to Solange’s philosophy of intentional beauty.
@iliabeauty Meet The Eldorado Ballroom Edit by Solange, the artist + designer’s skincare-powered performance favorites, featuring—
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 (Solange’s shade: Dominica ST14)
Whether you’re deep into the clean beauty scene or just vibing with Solange’s iconic cool-girl energy, the Eldorado Ballroom Edit checks all the boxes: It’s performance-tested and made to hold up under stage lights, summer heat, or a long day at work; it’s skin-first and packed with nourishing ingredients that actually do something for your face; and it’s mood-lifting — from the shades to the textures, each product feels like a mini creative moment.
The full edit is priced at $133.45 (a $157 value), or you can purchase individual pieces if you prefer to mix and match.
The ILIA x Solange Eldorado Ballroom Edit is available now — but like any true Solange drop, it won’t stay on shelves for long.
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