5 Beauty Secrets from the Red Carpet
Like any award show, last night's Primetime Emmy Awards had us thinking one thing: how do these women manage to stay so gorgeous through the heat, countless photographs, and spontaneous interviews? (The men have it so easy, don't they? Slip into a Tom Ford suit, slick your hair back, and go.) Here are a few backstage beauty secrets to keep in mind for your next big event, from Hollywood makeup artist Bruce Grayson.
Do some prep work.
Get your skin looking flawless weeks before the big event by doing the following: Drink a lot of water, avoid salty foods, reduce caffeine, and get your skin ready with treatments that work more quickly, says Grayson. He loves Olay Professional Pro-X Intensive Firming Treatment, a two-step kit that combines a mega-hydrating mask and serum-packed anti-aging ingredients.
Go for a fresh, dewy look.
It's tempting to use a full-coverage foundation and lots of powder, but the combo will only make your skin look cakey and dull. A better option is to use a sheer, buildable base and a cream blush (Grayson likes Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and Giorgio Armani Sheer Color Fluids). "These formulas are transparent so your skin shows through, creating a more radiant effect than powders."
Get rid of under-eye bags in seconds.
Most likely, the night before your big day is pretty restless, with nerves keeping you up and alert. Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Dark-Circle Eye Roller includes caffeine to stimulate stagnant blood flow and a blendable concealer to cover them up.
Keep shine under control.
It's inevitable that your complexion will start to cross the line from glowy to greasy, especially if you're working a crowded room or hitting the dance floor. But reaching for your powder compact is a bad idea, says Grayson. He recommends sticking blotting papers in your clutch to remove excess oil but keep your skin glowing.
Rock a modern smoky eye.
When it comes to party makeup, a smoky eye is like champagne - completely expected. But instead of layering on dark powder shadows, try something shimmery and sheer. Grayson loves CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast, a double-ended stick that comes in a slew of pretty shades like translucent grays, blues, and purples. Swipe it on then follow with an eyelash curler and two coats of a lengthening/volumizing mascara.
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