With a bronzed, healthy glow, Nicole Kidman showcasespicture-perfect make-up courtesy of Maki Ryoke. “We wanted a strong eye and flawless skin,” Maki tells HELLO! beauty editor Nadine Baggott of Nicole’s look, which she showed off at this year's Oscars. “The key was lots ofskin preparation, as little foundation as possibleand a soft-shimmer eye.”
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Follow these steps to get her perfect glow:
Skin secrets: “I prepped Nicole’s skin by first applying Crèmede la Mer Tonic, $80, and Crème de la MerMoisturizing Cream, $160. This hydrates the skin, whichwas important as I wanted a long-lasting base witha matte finish that needs to be applied tohydrated skin. I chose Nars All Day LuminousWeightless Foundation in Siberia, $48. A little goes a long way and itgives a flattering finish. To take away any rednessaround the nose and eyes, I added a touch of Cléde Peau Beauté Concealer in Ivory, $70. And to prevent any shine infront of the cameras, I dusted Nicole’s skin withCharlotte Tilbury Air Brush Flawless Finish powderin Fair, $45.”
Shimmering eyes: “Concentrating on the top lashes, I first appliedone coat of mascara. For theshadow, I chose Nars Dual-Intensity in Subra andEuropa, $29, using the chocolate shade tocreate a base and blending the peach into thecrease of the eye and toward the brow bone, witha little under the lower lashes. I applied some half-strip false lashes from Japan to the outer edges ofNicole’s eyes then added a touch of Nars NightSeries Eyeliner in Night Clubbing, $24, to the baseof the upper lashes to blend them. I added twomore coats of mascara, then defined her browswith Nars Brow Perfector in Salzbourg, $23.”
Peach perfection: The next step was to add peachy gold to thecheeks using Nars Blush in Luster, $30. SaysMaki: “I blended the blush onto the center of hercheeks and up and out to lift her face. I addedsome highlighter – Madina Milano Chic & ShineHighlighter Stick, $32 – to thetops of the cheeks. For a long-lasting, hydratedlip, I combined Crème de la Mer Lip Balm, $55, and Nars Lip Liner Pencil in Tonga, $26, then applied all over.”
