It’s almost Oscar time in Hollywood. Whether you live in the Los Angeles area, or in other parts of the world, the much anticipated event will be watched on television by millions of people. The glitz, glamour, fashion and makeup of the stars captures our interest as much as which actors and what movies will win an Academy Award.
The 92nd Annual Academy Awards will air on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. If you aren’t in the entertainment industry, everyone is still a celebrity in their own life. A great way to feel the magic of the Academy Awards is by applying your makeup to Oscar worthy perfection.
How do you mimic the makeup of the stars, or better yet, come up with your own signature cosmetic look?
Steps to an Academy Award Makeup Application
• Invest in Great Tools: Having the proper application tools is as important as the makeup skills. High quality brushes, in various sizes, make a big difference and prevent different makeup products from mixing together. Separate brushes for foundation, powder, blending, etc. is key. Also, make sure you have makeup sponges and cotton balls handy to use as needed.
• Mix Primer With Your Foundation: Rather than applying a primer coat underneath your foundation, mix the two together for one application. This will prevent your foundation from caking or flaking.
• Build a Beautiful Face: This is where great choices come in such as colors, what makeup you wish to wear, etc. Most cosmetic makeovers include eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil coloring, blush and lipstick or lip gloss. It always looks majestic to match your makeup colors to your outfit. Also, false eyelashes draw out your eyes to magnificent proportions. Whether you select various shades or stick to a monochrome color, elegantly applied makeup looks lovely.
• Translucent Face Powder: Once your makeup is applied, brush a light coat of translucent face powder over your face to seal in your foundation and add a healthy, bronze glow to your skin.
Makeup of an Oscar worthy performance!
No matter your skintone, or if you prefer your makeup heavy or light, you can go through each day looking Oscar ready and right!
For some beautiful color combinations, go with blue eyeshadows and pink lipsticks. Another gorgeous combination is orange and gold eyeshadows with orange or nude lips.
Makeup for all; whether elegant or hip! An Oscar worthy makeup application!
Nancy Mangano is an American beauty/fashion/style influencer, fashion journalist, screenwriter and author of the Natalie North murder mystery book series. Visit Nancy on her global online fashion/style/beauty magazine Strutting in Style! at https://nancymariemangano.com, her Facebook page Nancy Mangano at https://www.facebook.com/nancymmangano/ Twitter @https://twitter.com/nancymangano and her author website http://www.nancymangano.com
