A big win aside, Oscars “It Girl” Zoe Saldaña just gave us a really easy eyeshadow hack we think we can actually copy—very little skill required.
With a low lift on the replication factor and a big focus on the “we can do this at home” angle, celebrity makeup artist Vera Steimberg used a full face of Armani beauty to create the winner’s gorgeous red-carpet makeup look, and we just took away an eyeshadow trick via the beauty notes.
First, Steimberg applied Luminous Silk Foundation ($69) in shade 7.75 on the cheeks and nose area. To contour, she applied the ever-popular Luminous Silk Foundation in shade 8.75 on Saldaña’s forehead and jawline.
Next, she used Luminous Silk Concealer ($42) in 7.5 and a touch of shade 7 under the eyes for brightening. She then applied Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder ($59) in shade 110 to Saldaña’s cheekbones, temples, jawline, forehead and neck area to warm up the face.
Then, she applied Luminous Silk Cheek Tint ($39) in shade 62 and layered Luminous Silk Glow Blush ($40) in 51 and 52 on top. Lastly, she added Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer ($43) in shade 2 to her cheekbones and to the tip of her nose.
For the eyes (this is the hack!), Steimberg first applied Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder in shade 110 to her lids to add warmth and to contour the eyes.
She then dotted Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow ($38) in shade 10S on the outer corner to create depth, smoothing it out using a brush. Continuing to use natural-toned shades, she mixed Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow in 56S and 44S and applied on the center of the eyelid.
To give the eyes more definition, Steimberg used Smooth Silk Eye Pencil ($36) in shade 04, finishing with defined coats of the not-yet-released Vertigo Lift Mascara (launching in the U.S. March 28) on the bottom and top lashes.
For finishing steps, she applied the new Luminous Silk Acqua Highlighter ($39) in shade 01 on the brow bone for the perfect glow. She followed with Lip Power Lipstick ($45) in shade 108 and Prisma Glass Lip Gloss ($38) in shade 02 for added shine.
