Sunday, January 13th, 2013

Claire Danes @ 2013 Golden Globes
Claire Danes @ 2013 Golden Globes

70th Annual Golden Globes: Claire Danes

Claire Danes arrives at at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 13th, 2013.

Makeup

Matin Maulawizada, Global Artistry Director for Laura Mercier, created a “sexy, fun look” for “Homeland” star, Claire Danes, who is nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the “Best Performance by An Actress in a Television Series – Drama” category.

EYES: Maulawizada determined that a sultry, smoky eye would perfectly complement the star’s glamorous, red Versace dress. “I decided to go with a smoky eye and not a red lip since the dress was so red,” stated Maulawizada. Maulawizada accomplished this by applying Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Liner in Black ($22) on Danes’ top lids and under her eyes “to create depth and shape.” Next he applied Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner in Black Ebony ($22) with Laura Mercier Flat Eye Liner Brush ($25) to “deepen the lash line.” He then rimmed the inside of the eyes using Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil in Black Gold ($20) to “intensify the depth and to create a contrast with Claire’s blue eyes.” Maulawizada added the final touch of glamour by applying multiple coats of Laura Mercier Faux Lash Mascara ($24) to Claire’s upper lashes.

LIPS: Maulawizada used neutral colours to “contour the lips” and make them appear “pouty, à la an early ‘90s supermodel pout.” He first defined the lips using Laura Mercier Lip Pencil in Hazelnut ($20). Then he contoured and shaded in the lips with Laura Mercier Lip Pencil in Praline ($20). Lastly he applied Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Lip Colour in Angelic ($26) to make the colour a “bit more beige and quiet.”

FLAWLESS FACE: Maulawizada determined that “glowy, warm skin” would be the perfect canvas for Danes’ sultry makeup look. First, he applied Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact SPF 20 in Almond ($45) to warm up Claire’s skin tone. Next he sparingly used Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage #3 ($30) to “cover up little imperfections and darkness under the eyes, which she really doesn’t have.” On her cheeks, Maulawizada applied Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour in Blaze ($24) followed by Laura Mercier Bonne Mine Palette ($48) to “highlight, bronze and make her even more glowy.” Lastly he used a combination of Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder in Translucent ($35) and Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder ($22) to set Claire’s makeup and concealer. To ensure Danes glowed from head to toe, Maulawizada applied Laura Mercier Mineral Illuminating Powder in  andlelight ($32) over Laura Mercier Repair Eye Serum ($80) on Claire’s shoulders and arms.

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Sunday, January 15th, 2012

Claire Danes @ 2012 Golden Globes Awards
Claire Danes @ 2012 Golden Globes

69th Annual Golden Globe Awards: Claire Danes

A look at Claire Danes as she walked the red carpet at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 15th, 2012. Her makeup was by Matin Maulawizada, brand ambassador for Laura Mercier. He did a modern take on classic Old Hollywood Glamour.

Makeup Breakdown

To ensure she looked flawless throughout the evening – from her early afternoon red carpet arrival to post-show after-parties, Matin prepped Claire’s face using the iconic Laura Mercier Foundation Primer, $30. Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Foundation in Sunny Beige, $50, evened out her skin tone. Matin then lightly applied Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc in Golden Mosaic, $38, to Claire’s cheekbones to enhance her natural glow. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC3, $28, brightened darker tones under Claire’s eyes. The look was set with Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder in Translucent, $34, a universal loose powder that creates a soft-focus effect on-camera.

Claire’s vibrant, statement-making red lips were created with several layers of Laura Mercier Crème Lip Colour in Seduction, $22.

Matin used Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner in Black Ebony, $22, to line Claire’s upper and lower rims, and finished the look with two coats of Laura Mercier Waterproof Mascara, $20.

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Sunday, September 18th, 2011


Claire Danes @ 63rd Emmy Awards

Claire Danes @ 63rd Emmy Awards – Makeup & Dress Photos

Claire Danes as she arrives at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on September 18th, 2011.

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Sunday, January 16th, 2011


Claire Danes @ 2011 Golden Globe Awards

Claire Danes @ 68th Golden Globe Awards

Claire Danes wears a refreshingly pink gown with a soft natural look.

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Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Claire Danes @ 2010 Emmy Awards
Claire Danes @ 2010 Emmy Awards

2010 Emmy Awards: Claire Danes

Looks like a metallic light brown on the inner lid with a darker taupe on the outer lid and crease paired with rosy cheeks and lips!

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