How Charlotte Tilbury Gave Penelope Cruz Fake Freckles

Sisters in magnificence! A-list stars depend on their glam execs to look their most fantastic earlier than a giant occasion, however what occurs when the celeb and the make-up artist are finest pals? Magic, that’s what!

For long-time collaborators and shut friends Penélope Cruz and sweetness guru Charlotte Tilbury, the 94th annual Academy Awards was an evening of attractive glam and nice instances. And Tilbury is dishing all the small print on to Us!

We caught up with the English make-up maven as she was heading to the Oscars on the Dolby Theatre on February 27. In a candid convo with Fashionable, Tilbury, together with her trademark exuberance, shares the moments main as much as when the 47-year-old Spanish star — and Greatest Actress nominee — hit the crimson carpet, together with the secrets and techniques to her epic look.

Fashionable: How lengthy have you ever and Penélope labored collectively?
Tilbury: I am keen on Penélope! I’ve recognized her without end; she’s like. My sister! I’ve executed her make-up fo rso many crimson carpet occasion, journal covers and editorial shoots. She’s not solely a magnificence inspiration — she’s essentially the most fantastic individual in and out! She’s so variety and beneficiant.

Fashionable: What’s it like getting such a pricey good friend prepared? It should be thrilling.
Tilbury: This yr was much more magical as Penelope was nominated within the Greatest Actress class for her unimaginable efficiency in Parallel Moms. It’s such a strong story about motherhood and feminine friendship! I’m so thrilled for her – she is so inspiring, such an unimaginable expertise and essentially the most fantastic individual. It was so particular to be together with her to have fun.

Fashionable: Do you sometimes plan her make-up far prematurely or is it extra natural on the day of, as soon as the costume is set?
Tilbury: We at all times converse earlier than the occasion to debate what sort of make-up look will complement and improve her costume. It’s about the entire look – what she’s carrying, what character she’s channelling, how her hair goes to be styled. We all know one another so properly that I immediately know what she’ll love, whether or not it’s bringing a pop of sparkle to her eyes to imitate the glint of her costume or a fairly pinky-nude lip! Tonight it was all about her unimaginable Chanel costume.

Fashionable: Are there any strategies you at all times use on Penélope?
Tilbury: Penelope loves a mesmerizing smoky eye and a stunning pinky-nude lip – that’s her signature!

Fashionable: How do you prep pores and skin in order that the look will final all night time?
Tilbury: I at all times prep her pores and skin for any red-carpet occasion with my well-known prompt turnaround cream, Magic Cream! It plumps, smooths, and provides glow – I NEVER do make-up with out it! For the Oscars this yr I layered it with Lancôme’s Superior Genifique Serum for a multi-moisture increase! For her stunning base, we mixed Lancôme’s Teint Idole Extremely 24H Lengthy Put on Basis with my Lovely Pores and skin Basis to create a flawless, radiant end!

Fashionable: Her pores and skin regarded attractive. And her freckles confirmed by means of!
Tilbury: My Cunning Brown Lip Cheat is the sweetness secret to dotting on Penelope’s fake freckles. It’s a fantastic tip for including an prompt youthful freshness to your face!

Fashionable: And for these signature smoky eyes?
Tilbury: I used the attractive, molten, bronze-y tones from Lancôme’s Hypnôse Eyeshadow Palette in Terre De Sienne with my Color Chameleon in Bronzed Garnet and Amber Haze to convey out the amber sparkle in her eyes, and I layered a pop of my shimmering Pillow Discuss Jewel Pot on high for a dreamy, hypnotic gaze, paired with a luxurious fairly pink pout!

Fashionable: You went to the Oscars, too — when do you dress and able to go? After the make-up is finished?
Tilbury: Sure, darling! As soon as Penelope is prepared, I get my glow on! This yr I travelled straight from Penelope’s to the Oscars, alongside my good friend Darren Strowger whose movie Take and Run was nominated for Greatest Reside Motion Brief Movie! After the awards, it’s on to the events that are at all times such enjoyable – laughing, dancing and NO telephones! My magic pores and skin restoration package is my go-to for the morning after – Magic Serum, Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil, Magic Cream, Cryo-Restoration Eye Serum and Cryo-Restoration Face Masks assist me cheat the looks of 8 hours sleep and depart my pores and skin trying energized, plump and hydrated.

Fashionable: What’s your favourite reminiscence of the night time?
Tilbury: Being surrounded by so many gifted, inspiring folks and celebrating artwork and creativity! I liked being again in LA and seeing so many gifted beauties carrying Charlotte Tilbury on the crimson carpet — from Penelope to Sofia Vergara, Billie Eilish, Caitriona Balfe and Oscar winners Ariana DeBose and Jessica Chastain!