Make Up (Vice and Jason Derulo song)

"Make Up"
Single by Vice and Jason Derulo featuring Ava Max
ReleasedOctober 23, 2018
Genre
Length2:40
LabelAtlantic
Songwriters
Vice singles chronology
"Don't Go"
(2018)
"Make Up"
(2018)
"Drag My Heart"
(2019)
Jason Derulo singles chronology
"Goodbye"
(2018)
"Make Up"
(2018)
"Let's Shut Up & Dance"
(2019)
Ava Max singles chronology
"Sweet but Psycho"
(2018)
"Make Up"
(2018)
"So Am I"
(2019)

"Make Up" is a song by American DJ Vice and American singer Jason Derulo, featuring vocals from American singer Ava Max. It was released as a single on October 23, 2018, by Atlantic Records.[1][4]

Critical reception

The song was well received by critics. Mike Wass from Idolator described the song as "a funk-heavy banger about the joys of making up",[1] while BroadwayWorld stated that it "fuses Derulo's silky falsetto with Max's irresistible vocals for the ultimate 'kiss-and-make-up' anthem".[4] Paper felt that the song encapsulated "the signature mix of sultry and upbeat pop funk we've come to love and expect from Derulo since his "Whatcha Say" days."[2]

Music video

The music video was released on October 23, 2018. It depicts Derulo showing off his choreography and shirtless poses, alongside Max lounging poolside.[1] As of April 2022, the video had over 7 million views on YouTube.[5]

Track listing

Digital download – single[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Make Up" (featuring Ava Max)2:40
Digital download – acoustic[7]
No.TitleLength
1."Make Up" (featuring Ava Max) (Acoustic)2:59
Digital download – Black Caviar remix[8]
No.TitleLength
1."Make Up" (featuring Ava Max) (Black Caviar Remix)3:34
Digital download – MOTi remix[9]
No.TitleLength
1."Make Up" (featuring Ava Max) (MOTi Remix)2:50

Charts

Chart performance for "Make Up"
Chart (2018) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 32
Norway Airplay (IFPI Norge)[11] 6

Release history

Release history and formats for "Make Up"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various October 23, 2018 Atlantic [6][12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Wass, Mike (October 23, 2018). "Jason Derulo & Ava Max Join Forces On Vice's "Make Up"". Idolator. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  2. 1 2 Paper Magazine (October 23, 2018). "Jason Derulo, DJ Vice and Ava Max Drop Sultry Collaboration, 'Make Up'". Paper. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  3. ↑ "ASCAP Songview repertory entry for this song". Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  4. 1 2 TV News Desk (October 23, 2018). "Vice Teams Up with Jason Derulo for 'Make Up' Featuring Ava Max". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Vice & Jason Derulo – Make Up (feat. Ava Max) [Official Music Video]". 23 October 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2019 – via YouTube.
  6. 1 2 "Make Up (feat. Ava Max) – Single". Apple Music (US). 23 October 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Make Up (feat. Ava Max) [Acoustic] – Single". Apple Music (US). 20 October 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Make Up (feat. Ava Max) [Black Caviar Remix] – Single". Apple Music (US). 21 October 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Make Up (feat. Ava Max) [MOTi Remix] – Single". Apple Music (US). 22 October 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  10. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 26, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Radio 2019 uke 7". IFPI Norge. February 21, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Make Up (feat. Ava Max)". Spotify. 23 October 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2019.