Summer sizzlers

Jessica Alba

Jessica's look is similar to the make-up used on the catwalk for this spring/summer.
A warm, glowing complexion has been created using a golden caramel foundation. Cheeks are radiant with a soft gold swept high on the cheekbones. Eyebrows have been brushed up but left natural, while terracotta eyeshadow has been blended on the contours. The upper lashes are lined in black eyeliner and winged out slightly.
The surprise comes from a pop of colour in the lower lash line in blue, which lifts the eye and gives a tropical feel finished off with black mascara. Lips are shaded in a neutral colour and topped with a glistening lipgloss.

Carey Mulligan

Carey's look is very fresh and natural, in keeping with her chic, gamine hairstyle.
Her skin is evened out but not too heavily covered, allowing a clean look, while her cheeks are coloured with a strong peachy blusher. Carey's eyebrows have been groomed — important with short hair and a fringe — bringing attention to the eyes. A neutral shimmer eyeshadow has then been applied on the eyelids with a stronger colour added to the contours. A copper-gold metallic shade has been used under the lower eyelashes with a set of false lashes finishing the look. Lips are kept simple with a soft lipgloss. This is an easy yet sassy look to pull off, particularly if you have youth on your side — as Carey does. Sandra's is a simple yet effective red carpet look. Semi-matte foundation gives a smooth, well-polished complexion, with concealer flawlessly applied to hide dark shadows or blemishes. Her eyebrows are groomed and filled in and there's no dramatic colour anywhere except the 'wow' lips. Sandra's eyes have been defined with a neutral eyeshadow applied over the lids, while her upper eyelids have been lined close to the lashes above and below the lash line for definition. Several coats of mascara have been used so her eyes don't look washed out. A rosy blush has then been applied on the apples of the cheeks, not to look too faded. The lips are a shade of raspberry, carefully applied with a lip brush for control.

Sandra Bullock

Sandra's is a simple yet effective red carpet look. Semi-matte foundation gives a smooth, well-polished complexion, with concealer flawlessly applied to hide dark shadows or blemishes.
Her eyebrows are groomed and filled in and there's no dramatic colour anywhere except the 'wow' lips. Sandra's eyes have been defined with a neutral eyeshadow applied over the lids, while her upper eyelids have been lined close to the lashes above and below the lash line for definition. Several coats of mascara have been used so her eyes don't look washed out. A rosy blush has then been applied on the apples of the cheeks, not to look too faded. The lips are a shade of raspberry, carefully applied with a lip brush for control.

Natalie Portman

Natalie's bold, dramatic looks emphasises her doe-like eyes — widely considered one of her best features. The difference is the colour: teal green instead of the traditional smoky black.
Her skin is not too pale or bronzed, while cheeks are kept glowing with a fresh pink blush. The lips are softly coloured with a fleshy pink lipgloss to draw attention to the eyes. Her striking eyebrows are groomed and shaped, filled in and brushed up. A teal eyeshadow has then been used to surround the eyelids, including the upper and lower lash lines, and winged out for a catlike effect. This has then been blended upward and outward. The lower inner eyes are rimmed with a teal khol pencil. The look is finished with lashings of dramatic black mascara.

Get the look

Jessica Alba

Start with Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Barcelona, setting it with loose powder from Clinique. Sweep Shiseido Luminizing Satin Face Colour in BE206 Soft Beam Gold on cheeks and gold eyeshadow on the inner lids, adding copper and terracotta to the upper contours — try Le Metier True Colour Eyeshadow in Nutmeg with Mac Eyeshadow in Coppering.
Nars Glitter Pencil in Bain Douches under the lashes and Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Mascara in Black perfect the look. Coat Chanel Allure in Darling No36 on lips to finish.

Carey Mulligan

To achieve Carey's young and natural look, use Dior Skin Nude foundation and top with Natural Glow Sculpting Powder in 020 Beige Praline. Highlight cheeks with Nars Super Orgasm Blusher before adding Clarins Instant Sunlight Eye Quartet & Liner Palette to the eyes. Complete with Ardell Fashion Lashes coated in lashings of YSL False Effects Mascara. Finally, treat lips to Dior Addict UltraGloss lipstick in Pearl 556.

Sandra Bullock

Start by creating a smooth palette to work with using Myface Cosmetics Fair O2 Foundation and then setting it with Clarins Translucent Loose Powder in 01.
For the blusher, choose Shiseido Luminizing Satin Face Color PK 304 Carnation before treating the eyelids to Laura Mercier Eye in Sunbar. Next, apply Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink 1 on both the upper and lower lashlines. Complete the eyes with Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara in Black. Finally, treat lips to two coats of Ruby & Millie Lipstick Rouge d'Armani 402.

Natalie Portman

To copy Natalie's look, firstly apply Yves Saint Laurent Teint Resist Oil-Free Foundation in No. 5 followed by Estee Lauder Signature Blush in Pink Kiss across the cheekbones.
Once set, use a Shiseido Eyebrow Pencil in Brown to shape the eyebrows before applying Laura Mercier Marina or Givenchy Le Prisme Island Lagoon 17 eyeshadow across the eyelids. The eyes are finished with Mascara Turbolash All Effects Black Mascara in Pop Petrol 04 by Estee Lauder. To complete, dab Lancome Juicy Tubs in Swing Pink on the lips.

Spring shades

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Courtney Cox

Courtney's complexion is more matte than shiny, making it flawless for the red carpet — a look she always perfects well. Her eyes are framed with perfectly sculpted eyebrows, while colour on the bone brow complements a lilac shade on the eyelids, blended to the outer corner of the eye and under the lower lid. A frosted pencil to the inner rims gives a cool and fresh appearance. The eyes have been finished with layers of mascara, extended into a 'v' shape to accentuate her beauty. Courtney's cheekbones have then been dusted with pink, while her lips are coloured with a neutral, pearly lipstick, creating a shiny, fuller look.

January Jones

January's look is similar to the make-up used on the catwalks this spring by Christian Dior and D&G. January has great skin, which provides the ideal palette for striking lips. The clever use of a semi-matte concealer makes her complexion look flawless, while a flush of colour to the cheeks gives balance. January's eyebrows are shaped and filled in to make them look soft, while the eyes are treated to false eyelashes layered with heavy mascara. There is barely any shade on January's lower eyelid, allowing the lashes to stand out along with the lips, which are a brave and punchy red. Once lipstick has been applied, blot with a tissue to take out any shine.

Zoe Saldana

Zoe's make-up has been designed to allow her flawless, caramel skin to glow, while also emphasising her striking features. After applying a light-reflecting foundation, cream blusher containing a natural highlighter has been swept across her defined cheekbones.
Dark copper has been added to both eyelids, while black eye pencil has been smudged out on both the upper and lower lashes to create definition. Liquid liner has then been used to 'flick' the edges. Lashings of thick mascara complete the wide-eyed look. Reminiscent of the spring catwalks of Celine and Chloe, the look is finished with a hint of neutral, glossy lip balm.

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer's make-up is a great example of how to wear the spring/summer 2010 minimal trend beautifully. The trick is to use a foundation that perfectly matches the colour of your skin and then choose a combination of eyeshadows to bring out your eyes. The foundation has been set with loose powder, while the eyelids have been swept with dark brown and nude shades, emphasising Jennifer's brown eyes. A light coral has then been used both on the cheekbones and her full lips, allowing her features to stand out. The look is completed with a brown-black shade of mascara and natural eyebrows.

Get the look

Courtney Cox

To copy Courtney's stunning, flawless complexion, first apply RMK Liquid Foundation in 103 to the face and neck area, then use Laura Mercier Smooth Focus Pressed Powder in Matte Transluscent to set the foundation and create a base for the rest of the make-up. Once applied, add Estee Lauder and Michael Kors Blush in Sunset Pink to the cheeks to create an elegant, subtle tone.
To create the frosty, lilac eye effect, apply Christian Dior 5-colour Eyeshadow Palette in Pearl Glow (059), followed by a frosted pencil to the inner rims of the eye.
For neutral and pale-pink lips, apply Clarins Joli Rouge in Pink Blossom to create fuller lips that reflect the light.

January Jones

The best way to create January's traditional red-carpet look is to use a good base such as Givenchy Photo'Perfexion in Perfect Vanilla. Apply Lancome La Touche Pro Concealer in 02-Light to areas in need of definition.
Define eyebrows using Bobbi Brown Eyebrow Pencil in mahogany.
Curl eyelashes with an appliance before adding lashings of Diorshow Extase Plumping Mascara in black to give volume.
For knockout red lips, use Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Lipstick in Rouge 400. Apply this with a lip brush, before blotting your lips.

Zoe Saldana

To emphasise skin tone such as Zoe's, use Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Mocha, spreading evenly. Under the eyes, use Bobbi Brown Eye Brightener in Dark Peach to give the skin a 'dewy' appearance.
On the cheeks, add Nars' new Gel Orgasm Illuminator, and apply Estee Lauder Gel Eyeliner in black to the eyes to create definition. Finally, add a dark copper eyeshadow to the lid and finish with Cargo Lash Activator Mascara in black.
To create Zoe's natural lip colour, apply Dior's Creme de Rose Lip Balm to smooth and plump, without adding too much colour.

Jennifer Garner

Start by applying Chanel Vitalumiere Foundation to the face, followed by Estee Lauder and Michael Kors Blush in Sunset Coral to the cheeks.
For the eyes, use Clarins Mono Eyeshadow in 25 and 26 Dusky Rose, before emphasising the eyebrows in a natural way using a clean brush. Curl lashes as much as possible using a curling device, then add Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara in black or brown to hold the curl and add volume.
For vibrant lips, apply Sisley Hydrating Long Lasting Lipstick in L30, remembering not to blot to keep the look bold and glossy.

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Nelly Furtado

Nelly's look is probably the boldest of the four, with her simple, pulled-back hair further emphasising extremely striking and colourful make-up. While the base make-up is fairly heavy - with strong, matte lips and extremely bold brows - the eyes have a soft, platinum shadow across them, adding some light and shimmer to the face. The lashes are extremely dramatic, almost looking like they could have lash inserts in them, while the eyebrows - a big feature on the catwalks this season - are dark and strong, framing those baby blues nicely. Bleached-out eyebrows are the other popular look of the season.

Start by applying a matte base from MAC to create a sheen palette to work with. Then line the eyes, including the inner rims, with a black kohl pencil before applying a neutral creamy shadow to the whole eyelid, taking it up to the brow bone. Use a Bobbi Brown Beige Linen ShimmerWash eye shadow, then add Bobbi Brown Chrome eye shadow in silver on the lid, flicking out at the outer corner of the eye. Curl lashes before building them up with Max Factor Masterpiece Max mascara. Add extra coats to the outer third of the lashes to create extra thickness and volume. Make brows look dramatic and heavy with Lancome Crayon Sourcils in 010 Ebene, using lots of short feather strokes to build up colour.

Finally, use a Shishedo liner to line the lips and fill with Jungle Red lipstick from NARS. To help achieve that matte look, press a little loose powder on to the lips through a tissue to absorb excess gloss. Finish the look with blusher on the apples of the cheeks.

Naomi Campbell

Naomi's look is a perfect example of this season's contouring seen at catwalk shows such as Chloe. It's all about sculpting and shading to emphasise some features, while minimising others. You can see the darker shading down the side of the nose, under the cheek bones and on the outer brow bone, while the lighter, shimmery tone down the middle of the nose, on the chin and the inner corner of the eyes adds emphasis. Her eyes are where the majority of the colour is, using an aqua green shadow, while her cheeks have been given a flush of colour and her lips left neutral. Although there's a lot of make-up here, the overall effect doesn't look too heavy thanks to clever application and muted tones.

For skin colour the same as Naomi's, go for a NARS sheer matte foundation in New Orleans, adapting shades to your skin tone. For the darker shading and contouring, use Mac Sculpt and Shape Duo; for lighter, use Clarins Instant Light in No 2 Champagne. Use a NARS blusher in Sin, applying it to the apple of the cheeks and taking it right up towards the temples. After lining the eyes with a black kohl pencil, apply Illamasqua Pure Pigment in Conquer, flicking it out slightly at the outer corner of the eye for added drama. This product is metallic with a high shine so it should catch the light nicely. Use Mac's lip pencil in Chestnut for definition and add a little gloss in the centre of the lips for high shine - Armani Lip Shimmer in Sandy Beige would work well.

Natalie Imbruglia

Natalie has great skin and bone structure, with this make-up enhancing her features perfectly. Although the eyes are strong and defined, she has left her brow bone clear, choosing to define the eyebrows instead. Usually, the advice is to go for either strong eyes or bold lips, but if you wear striking make-up with confidence, you can get away with both. Natalie's lips are a lovely, bold raspberry colour which naturally suits her skin tone. If you don't feel you can carry off such strong pigment, however, try a lighter colour or a coloured gloss instead. While the make-up is beautifully executed, it still looks like she could have applied it herself.

Use a base such as RMK semi matte base in 104 and apply with a foundation brush - add a blob to the back of your hand and use the brush to pick up a bit at a time. Apply to the central panel of the face and blend outwards. Use a dark grey pencil from Ruby & Millie to line the eyes, smudging underneath with a cotton bud to soften. Natalie's eyeshadow has varying degrees of grey, so use a palette from Christian Dior with light to dark shades. Sweep a lighter shade on the lid to create a base then build up with a darker option, applying it to the eye crease. Apply YSL Everlong Mascara in black, combing the lashes through between coats. For longer lasting lip colour, use a little YSL Touch Eclat concealer as a base, then apply YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in Rose Culte straight from the bullet.

Charlize Theron

This slightly 1920s look is one of the key trends of the season. Charlize has steered away from her usual golden tan and gone for a semi-matte base that's pale and interesting. The brows are neat, well groomed and darkened slightly for definition, while features are intentionally underplayed so that the mouth can be emphasised and highlighted. While the lipstick is a beautiful burgundy colour, the eyes have a little soft brown liner on the upper lids - adding definition without being too harsh - while lashes have been curled and given a coat of mascara. A touch of soft brown shadow has then been applied both under the eyes and on the crease of the lid.

For a good base, use Clarins Mousse Instant Smooth foundation in 003 and apply with a make-up sponge. Define the brows with a brow kit such as Clarins, selecting the right colour so the brows are darkened slightly but don't look too unnatural. Give the lashes a squeeze with curlers and add a few coats of Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara.

Use Laura Mercier's Mahogany Brown eye liner, applying it with a fine, pointed eyeliner brush. If this isn't picking up enough pigment, try damping the brush first. Choose tawny coloured shadow for the eyes - Christian Dior 5 Couleurs Designer in Amber Design has perfect colours for this look. Line the lips with a burgundy lip pencil from L'Oreal or Dior before filling the whole lip. Over the top, apply NARS Fast Ride lipstick.

Autumn Aspirations

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Diane Kruger

This look is a slight nod to the '80s using rich, coppery tones to emphasise and define. The shadow is blended and applied for a smokey effect, but doesn't appear heavy. The warm colours are perfect for this season's beautifully-sculpted finish, as seen at the Alessandro Dell-Acqua fashion show recently. The make-up uses the contoured technique which builds cheekbones although Diane has naturally defined cheekbones so needs less work than most. As with Halle Berry's look, the skin tone is important with the make-up highlighting good, clear, skin. Foundation is applied only where it's needed and is well blended for a flawless finish. The look has been seen on the Chloe and Stella McCartney catwalks this autumn.

Use Shu Uemura Nobara Cream Foundation, (from £26) as a base and add rich, coppery tones to the eyes using Guerlain Ombre Eclat 4 Shades Eyeshadow in 441 Brun Mordore, (from £33.76). Apply pale, burnished gold across the brows, a copper tone across the lid and the darkest tone to the outer corner of the eye. For the lashes try Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined mascara (from £17). Line lips with Chanel's Le Crayon Levres, (from £15.50) and apply YSL Gloss Volupte, (from £19). Using a sponge, apply YSL Cream Soft Blush, from (£27) as it has a copper tone.

Halle Berry

Halle's make-up is immaculate and polished, emphasising her flawless complexion. This look has been popular on the catwalks with models sporting perfect skin that's not too matte or shiny and free from fake tan. Using the right tools to apply concealer, foundation and powder is essential here. Halle's look is also monochromatic with the eyes, lips and cheeks all featuring colours from the same palette, while her brows are groomed and lashes are clearly defined, but not too heavy. There's also a clever use of eyeliner, applied just above the upper lash line and on the inner rim of the eye on the lower lashes. The overall look is very natural and fresh and works well with Halle's skin tone and colouring.

Begin with concealer to disguise blemishes and uneven skin tone - try Bobbi Brown's Creamy Concealer, (from £16). Apply Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation, (from £27.50) with a brush making sure you blend it in really well. Darken your brows by one shade with Laura Mercier Brow Powder, (from £20). Lancome's Ink Artliner in black carbon ink, (from £19) gives eyes a strong look while Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara in black, (from £19.50) is perfect for lashes. Use a finger to stain lips with Estee Lauder's Limited Edition Signature Lipstick in Terracotta No56, (from £16) topped off with Estee Lauder Rose Gold gloss (from £14) in the centre of the upper and lower lips.

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten is wearing one of the strongest looks of the season — heavy, dark, defined eyes that are winged out with lots of eyeliner, colour and mascara. This was highlighted at the Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs shows and indicates that eyes are a focal point this autumn - a bit of smudgy eyeliner won't cut it anymore. It's up to the indiviudal how bold they want to go, and whether the look is being adapted for the day or for night. Models on the catwalk had bleached brows, but, for a softer, more accessible look, Kirsten's have been left natural. The undone, fair brows are a nod to the catwalks but much more appropriate for the red carpet. As the eyes are so strong in this look, the rest of the make up is played down.

Dior JazzClub Total Eyelook Makeup Clutch, (from £44) has everything you need to make up the eyes. Keep the liner close to the lashes in a thick solid line. If you don't feel confident in creating the whole line in one go, work from the middle outwards and then the middle inwards to make it easier. The liner should look graphic and strong, while the shadow should be used to define and contour the eyes, winged out at the socket with dark shadow on the top and bottom. Then apply Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie in Nude Nutritious No 2, (from £13.50) and Bobbi Brown Sheer Colour Cheek Tint in Sheer Coral, (from £16) with the fingers.

Liv Tyler

This striking look - seen at the Prada and Gucci shows recently - breaks all the rules: it's not just about the eyes or the lips having colour, but the entire face. The make-up is flamboyant, bold and inspiring, but beware – it isn't easy to achive or carry off. The trick is to keep the skin light and not too matt or heavily made up, allowing features to appear balanced and not overdone. Although there is a lot of colour on the eyes, lips and cheeks here, the overall look is underpinned by great, natural skin that's free from thick, heavy foundation and lots of powder. The finished result is a look that is strong and carefree and needs to be carried off with confidence, as Liv does expertly, of course.

Achieve a natural base using Givenchy Photo'Perfexion in Perfect Vanilla, (from £25.45) and apply with a damp sponge for light coverage. For the eyes try Givenchy Prismissime Eyes 9 Colors Eyeshadow in No 59, Poetiques Blues, (from £32.79). Begin with a sheeny pale blue on the inner corner of the eye, across the brow bone and on the lid and then the darker tones to define and shape the eye, including underneath. Apply a dusky purple to the outer corners and a couple of coats of Guerlain Le Two-Brush Mascara 51 Nuit 2 Boheme, (from £21.53). Brush cheeks with Estee Lauder's Limited Edition Gilded Rose Marbelized Shimmer Power, (from £26) and for red lips use Rouge Dior Creme de Gloss in Fig Nectar (£17.50).