Iconic Skin at the Oscars
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As we come up to the big Oscar weekend we must remember how important it is to prep. An iconic red carpet look begins with iconic skin. We touched base with a few of our favorite skin specialists to get their advice on how to achieve that flawless look.
"Iconic beauty is the unique combination of the radiance that comes with true confidence and joy, complimented by a flawless complexion. Look to icons of the past who perfectly embodied this trait; Katherine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn, both strong, outspoken individuals, celebrated for their beauty." - Dr. Lancer
To get skin glowing for a major event, you need to start incorporating daily exfoliation in to your Skincare routine approximately a month before the date of the event. Cleanse your skin in the morning, nourish and protect it with an SPF of at least 30. At night, remove any makeup and rinse skin with warm water. When skin is damp apply a dime-sized amount of exfoliant in small circles, moving from the center of the face outwards and upwards. Apply a cleanser to rinse the skin of dead skin cells and any remaining debris. Apply an antioxidant-rich moisturizer while skin is still damp to seal in moisture. For added results, incorporate a glycolic-based cream to your nightly regimen.
Product Recommendations:
Exfoliant: Lancer Skincare The Method: Polish
Cleanser: Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse
Moisturizer: Lancer Skincare The Method: Nourish
Kinara Red Carpet Facial Treatment: Originally designed for those who need a glowing complexion on demand, Kinara’s famous signature Red Carpet Facial is perfect for special occasions, or monthly maintenance. The secret is in the proprietary formula, which combines lactic and amino acids, creating a uniquely intelligent exfoliation system that literally steam cleans the pores, dissolves impurities, and evens skin tone. Regular treatments help to prevent breakouts, refine wrinkles, and increase firmness and elasticity. The finishing touch is a warmed application of Kinara’s regenerating Red Carpet Professional Mask, which injects a healthy dose of minerals, lysate, squalene, and sodium hyluronate in a chrono energetic action that increases cell renewal.
Kinara’s signature Red Carpet Facial Kit is used by celebrities including 2012 Oscar nominee Viola Davis and 2013 Golden Globe nominee Emily Blunt.
Red Carpet Facial Kit: The exclusive Red Carpet Facial gained fame at Kinara Skin Care Cllinic as the secret weapon of the starts requiring immediate, highly visible results for their highest-visibility events. The Red Carpet Facial Kit was designed to create the same results-driven facial treatment at home and on-demand. The only side effect is loving how you look!
Warning: Results can be highly addictive.
Prep: It is important to first shave, shower and exfoliate—especially those rough areas: elbows, knees & feet.
St. Tropez Body Polish is what is used on clients prior to applying bronzing, skin finishing treatments.
Self-Tan: When you're ready to apply, make sure your skin is clean and free of any lotions, oils perfumes, deodorant, etc. This will help you get a smooth, even finish. I prefer the St. Tropez Bronzing Mousse because it’s super lightweight and easy to apply. Start at your feet and work you way up. It helps if you have a full mirror to check that you are not missing any areas. Use 2 pumps of product and glide on with mitt. It is important you allow 4-6 hours for the product to develop. So avoid water and working out during that time.
Make sure to use the St. Tropez Applicator Mitt to get a smooth, even finish without sacrificing your hands!
Finishing Touches: Finish your glow with St. Tropez Skin Illuminator. Available in Gold, Rose or Violet This creamy, shimmering lotion will give skin instant luminosity. Apply to key areas such as the arms, shoulders and décolleté to complete the golden look.
St. Tropez made it to the Red Carpet at the 2013 Academy Awards
Salma Hayek
Inspiration: Modern Regal Glamour
“To achieve perfectly bronzed skin tone and create a great base tan I applied the St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse with the Applicator Mitt the day before the Oscars. On the day of the red carpet I applied St. Tropez Gradual Tan PLUS Firming Body Lotion by buffing the lotion into the skin.”
– Jo Strettel, Make-up Artist (The Magnet Agency)
Kelly Osbourne
Inspiration: British Babe
Product: St. Tropez Skin Finishing Treatment with Fiona Locke.
“Kelly has a very milky, flawless complexion so for the Oscars we wanted to achieve a golden tone that would complement the darker color of her dress.”
– Fiona Locke, St. Tropez Skin Finishing Expert