A medium-close portrait features a young Black woman with a dark brown skin tone, seated and applying makeup while looking into a handheld, circular, illuminated vanity mirror. She is positioned slightly off-center to the right. The woman has long, straight, black hair that cascades over her shoulders and down her chest, covering part of her deep blue, long-sleeved turtleneck sweater. She is looking intently into the mirror, which is held up in her left hand, and using a thin, pointed makeup brush held in her right hand near her lips, possibly applying lip product. Her makeup is dramatic and well-defined, featuring intensely sculpted eyebrows, deep purple and smoky eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, and a glossy, warm neutral lipstick. She appears to be wearing small, thin gold hoop earrings. She is sitting in what looks like a plush, dark navy-blue armchair with visible stud detailing along the edges of the armrests, which are only partially visible. The background is dark and moody, consisting of a deep blue or navy fabric curtain, adding to the intimate and studio-like setting. In the foreground, resting on a dark surface in front of her, are several pieces of makeup, many of which appear to be from the NARS brand, evidenced by the scattered packaging bearing the NARS logo. The lighting is soft but focused on her face and the mirror, which itself provides a circular ring of light illuminating her features. The overall color palette is dominated by rich blues, black, and the warm tones of her skin and makeup.