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March 8, 2010

Kate the Great Steals the Red Carpet at last night’s Academy Awards

It must be a lot easier attending the Academy Awards as a previous winner than as a current nominee. Perhaps that’s why Kate Winslet, lasts year’s winner for Best Actress, stole the red carpet last night. In our opinion, she looked the best she’s ever looked. Was it the Yves Saint Laurent gown, the Tiffany & Co. jewelry, the makeup by Jillian Dempsey, or just Kate’s general loveliness? (Probably all four, with a heavy dose of the last ingredient.)

Curious what makeup Kate was wearing? Here’s a cheat sheet:

EYES
Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Kohl Eyeliner in Black
Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black – Buy Now
Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Blushing Raisins (using the Raisin shade for definition)
Lancôme Brow Expert in Naturel - Buy Now

FACE & CHEEKS
Avon MagiX Face Perfector SPF 20
Lancôme Photôgenic Lumessence Foundation – Buy Now
Lancôme Dual Finish Powder Foundation – Buy Now
Shu Uemura Blush in Pink 30 - Buy Now

LIPS
Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge in Rich Cashmere – Buy Now
Lancôme Color Fever Gloss in Hotness – Buy Now

NAILS
Lippmann Collection nail polish in Baby Love

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Linda E. speaks! Beauty advice from a supermodel (and a super m.u.a.)

March 5, 2010

Did you get the March issue of Vogue? Flip to page 386 and you’ll find an interview with the supermodel of all supermodels, Linda Evangelista, and one of our favorite makeup artists, James Kaliardos. (Linda is a L’Oréal spokesmodel and James is L’Oréal’s international mua. More James trivia: He’s also one of the founders of V Magazine.) Linda and James talk about, among other things, the new Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base.

Linda, who says it’s her favorite in the Studio Secrets line, calls it “Invisible Spackle.” James suggests using it sparingly and dotting on only where needed. “It’s for large pores around the nose,” he explained to Vogue beauty director Sarah Brown. “It will smooth out rough edges around a pimple, fill in pockmarks, and smooth fine lines. It kind of fills in the under-eyebag, too.” Linda suggests letting your moisturizer dry completely before applying.

It’s not everyday that Linda Evangelista tells you how to apply your product.

(If you’re a frugal fashionista, and who isn’t these days, check the front of your Vogue issue for a $2-off coupon for the base.)

2 comments Tags: James Kaliardos, L'Oreal, L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base, L'Oreal Studio Secrets, Linda Evangelista, makeup, makeup artist advice, makeup base, makeup.com, Sarah Brown beauty editor, Vogue, Vogue's Sarah Brown

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