Last night's Golden Globes brought some seriously stunning red carpet looks, and one that really stood out was Angelina Jolie's. She rocked a more modern take on the classic red lip, opting for a beautiful coral shade. This look is totally adaptable for your own special events, whether it's a rehearsal dinner, a wedding, or any black-tie affair. We're going to break down how to get that polished, celebrity-inspired makeup.
Key Takeaways
- Modern Coral Lip: Move over, classic red! A softer, coral-toned lip is the way to go for a fresh, updated look.
- Smoky, Winged Eyes: Achieve a dramatic yet refined eye with smoky browns and a sharp, cat-eye flick.
- Flawless Skin: Focus on creating a smooth, even complexion as the base for your makeup.
- Subtle Highlight: A touch of cream highlight adds a healthy glow without overpowering the statement lip.
Creating the Base: Eyes and Skin Prep
We start by prepping the eyelids with a primer. This step is super important because it neutralizes any darkness or redness on the lid, making the eyeshadow colors pop and last longer. Apply it all the way from your lash line up to your brow bone for a clean canvas.
For the eyes, we're using a couple of popular palettes. First, take a light, butter-colored shadow and sweep it across your entire lid, layering it up to create that pale base you saw on the red carpet. The goal is to get it nice and light.
Next, grab a definer brush and a deep, dark brown shadow. We're going to map out where the color needs to go, keeping it really close to the lash line. Build up the color slowly, focusing on creating a sharp line. Having the right brushes is key here – you don't want anything too fluffy for this precise work.
Now, for the crease, use a softer contour brush and a touch of shadow from another palette. Just add a little depth to your crease with light, sweeping motions. We'll keep building this smoky effect using the definer and angled brushes. Remember, when you load your brush with pigment, press it in deliberately. This helps pack the color where you need it and creates that nice angular shape. We're focusing on the outer corner of the eye, bringing the shadow out to create that winged, cat-eye effect. If it looks too dark, you can always go back in with a fluffier brush to blend.
After applying the shadow, you'll likely have some fallout underneath your eyes. Don't worry about foundation just yet. We'll clean this up later with a makeup wipe. This is a great trick to get a really sharp line and remove any excess shadow.
Defining the Eyes: Liner and Lashes
For liner, start with a black pencil, staying very close to your lash line. Build up a medium-thick line. Then, go over it with a black liquid liner. This gives you a more precise and darker line. You can wing it out a bit if you like. Don't forget to line your waterline, stopping halfway.
Clean up any mess underneath your eye with a makeup wipe to make the liner look super sharp and precise. You can add more shadow if needed to make sure both eyes are even.
Curl your lashes and apply a good coat of mascara, focusing on the outer corners to enhance that winged look.
To add a little extra drama, we're using small, side-swept false lashes. Apply a thin coat of lash glue to the lash band and let it get tacky for a second or two. Then, carefully place them at the base of your natural lashes, angling them outwards. Don't overwork them; just place them where you want them and let them dry. A second coat of mascara can help blend them in, but sometimes leaving them as is looks more natural.
Flawless Finish: Foundation and Lips
Now it's time for foundation. Buff it into your skin using a brush for a flawless finish. Make sure to bring the foundation down past your jawline to avoid any harsh lines. This step is especially important after cleaning up the eye shadow fallout.
For the lips, we're creating that modern coral shade. First, hydrate your lips with a balm to prevent dryness and flaking, especially when using bold colors. Then, lightly dust your lips with powder to help set the lipstick.
Use a lip liner to outline your lips. You can fill them in completely for extra staying power. Then, using a lip brush for precision, apply your custom lip color. We achieved this coral by mixing a red with a hotter pink. Make sure to get into the corners of your mouth.
A bold lip is a statement, and we encourage you to try it! It's a departure from the usual nude or neutral lip and really makes you stand out, perfect for that red carpet vibe.
The Final Touch: Highlight
Angelina's look kept the skin creamy with minimal blush or bronzer. So, we'll add a touch of cream highlight just to the cheek area for a subtle, glistening effect. This adds a healthy glow without competing with the statement lip.
And there you have it – a classic, old Hollywood-inspired red carpet look with a modern twist. We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and give it a try!
