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Meanwhile, makeup artistD’Andre Michaelpartnered with Lancôme to create her beauty look, which was punctuated with stunning blue eye shadow. Learn all about how her breathtaking makeup moment came together straight from the actress and her pro of over 20 years.
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Says Bassett of the her and Michael’s longtime collaboration, “In many ways, he knows my face just as well as me, if not better. He never ceases to amaze me with what he’s able to do.”
For Sunday’s look, Michael told PEOPLE exclusively in this week’s issue that stylist Austin “loves making Miss Angela look regal,” so he wanted an equally royal look to celebrate the end of awards season and compliment her “fabulous” gown.
“Atthe Oscars, it’s the best dresses, the best jewelry, the best everything,” he says.
At first, Michael was considering matching her eye makeup to her red dress. “But I was like, ‘I’m going to do what people normally don’t do.'”
Enter: blue. When looking through his options, Michael stopped on Lancôme’s boldHypnôse Eyeshadow Palette in Bleu Hypnôtiqueand thought, “It’s perfect.”
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Though the duo have worked together for more than two decades (fun fact: he gave Bassett her first smoky eye!), they’d never used the color before — but Bassett didn’t need convincing. “She trusts me,” he says.
To make sure the vibrant colors would hold up throughout her big night, the pro swatched the shades on himself and wore them around the house for hours.
“I take pride in what I do, so I needed to make sure it held up to my standards,” he says. “But when a product inspires me, and it works, it makes me want to put my best foot forward.”
Next, he created his gorgeous sketch (above). The lip took the longest — two hours — to concept, and he ultimately chose an ombré lip knowing his longtime client would keep it pristine.
To create a flawless base, he blendedLancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Foundationin shades 360 and 495. He then contoured the skin withLancôme TeintIdole Ultra Wear Foundation Stick in shade 500, which he blended with a kabuki brush, then set everything withLancôme Dual Finish Powder Foundation in shade 450.
For her “dimensional” lip, Michael appliedLancôme Le Crayon lip liner in Plumalong her lip line. For her ombré effect, he blended three lip shades: Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Drama Ink in 288 French Opera for the base, 274 French Tea in the center of her lips and 311 Rose Cherie as a highlight. (This brand new lip range from the brand will beavailable in May.) A touch of gloss —Lancôme Juicy Tubes in 09 Hallucination— completed the look.
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Meanwhile, hairstylistRandy Stodghillused Phyto hair care and GHD tools to evoke a “classic” vibe.
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“I love the fact that we’d never done a blue eye before,” says Michael, who adds that “when she’s made up and she feels good it’s, she wears [a look] with confidence, it doesn’t wear her.”
Says Bassett of the final look, “He created a beautifully bold look that projects unapologetic strength and power while striking a balance with a touch of sensuality and grace.”
source: people.com
