Nicole Kidman knows how to make an entrance, and Saturday night’s LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles was no exception. The Clé de Peau Beauté global brand ambassador, who was there to give remarks in honor of filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, wore an off-white Chanel tulle dress that nodded to Degas’ ballerinas, and her makeup took its cue straight from the gown.
“Nicole’s dress for the LACMA Gala was inspired by Degas and the beautiful color way inspired my makeup choices,” says makeup artist Gucci Westman, who created the look exclusively with Clé de Peau Beauté. “I wanted to focus on the skin and the delicate tulle skirting made me think of rose.”
Westman’s trick for that lit-from-within glow happened before foundation even went on. She applied The Luminizing Face Enhancer ($102) in Golden Galaxy just above the cheekbones, then layered the brand’s Radiant Fluid Foundation Matte ($155) over it. “I used The Luminizing Face Enhancer under the foundation, only above cheek bone to have the perfect amount of radiance, and luminance from within,” she explains.
Before any of that, Eye Contour Cream Supreme ($298) and Advanced Protective Day Cream ($200) prepped the skin and created a smooth base. To bring in the rosy tones of the tulle, Westman reached for the Powder Blush Duo ($54) in Cherry Blossom, and she says the velvety two-tone pinks helped the complexion look even more flawless. A soft pink mouth came together with Lip Liner Pencil ($34) in Pink and Lipstick Matte ($70) in Pink Petunia.
For the eyes, Westman wanted definition without anything harsh. She swept metallic browns and creams from the Eye Color Quad ($80) in Beach Pebbles across the lids to bring out Kidman’s blue eyes and finished with Perfect Lash Mascara ($60). “No hard lines, just creamy and fresh,” she says.
If you’re ready to try Westman’s under-foundation technique at home, The Luminizing Face Enhancer is available at cledepeaubeaute.com.