It’s safe to say that the Red Carpet got rocked at the MET Gala, which took place Monday May 4 in NYC. Celebs offered up varying
interpretations, via dramatic and glamour eveningwear, inspired by the Met
Gala's “China: Through The Looking Glass theme.” In a TME exclusive, we’ve got
the looks from NARS, L’Oréal and Alterna for mega celebs like Katie Holmes,
Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Alexa Chung, Dakota Johnson and many more!
FKA Twigs - Makeup by Uzo, NARS
International Lead Makeup Stylist
Beauty Inspiration: "It’s about FKA Twigs herself,
the young ingénue who is complex and edgy, but can still morph her persona into
minimalist chic. The beauty look is understated sophistication with a polished
complexion, subtle shading and a bold groomed brow."
Key NARS products used: All Day
Luminous Weightless Foundation, NARS Christopher Kane Silent Nude Blush, NARS
Christopher Kane Nucleus Lip Gloss
Lady Gaga - Makeup by Sarah Tanno
for NARS Cosmetics
Beauty Inspiration: "I was
really inspired by the texture and detail in Alex's designs. I wanted Gaga to
look like a walking editorial out of a magazine. The Met Gala is the one event
where you can really push the boundaries, so I decided to do something strong that
fit this year’s theme."
Key NARS products used: Himalia
Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow, Violet Atom Illuminating Multiple, Greta Audacious
Lipstick
Alexa Chung - Makeup by Tamah K.
for NARS Cosmetics
Beauty Inspiration: "The
inspiration was Wong Kar-wai’s movie ‘In the Mood for Love.' We decided to go
in the vein of 1960s China and play up the ethnicity of Alexa’s features as she
is part Chinese."
Key NARS products used: All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation,
Brigitte Audacious Lipstick
Claire Danes - Makeup by Matin
for NARS Cosmetics
Beauty Inspiration: "I was
looking at Chinese illustrations from the 20s and loved the look of a maroon
wash on the eyes and cheeks and stained dark cherry or oxblood red on the lips.
I wanted to use a version of that which was suitable on the red carpet."
Key NARS products used: Desdemona
Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow, Ingrid Audacious Lipstick, Audacious Mascara (NEW for
Fall 2015)
Fei Fei Sun - Makeup by Maki
Ryoke for NARS Cosmetics
Beauty Inspiration: "The
inspiration for the look was Babe Paley traveling to China in the 30s. The
eyeliner really had to be created for Fei Fei’s face; it was quite thick to
enhance her eyes. The Babe Paley inspiration came through in the lipstick - it
complemented Fei Fei’s Asian skin tone and really popped."
Key NARS products used: Carmen
Audacious Lipstick, Carpates Eyeliner Stylo
Dakota Johnson - Makeup by Patti
Dubroff for NARS Cosmetics
Beauty Inspiration: "I was
inspired by Dakota’s sparkly, high-shine dress which was short and flirty. I
made her beauty look all about gorgeous, lush skin and added a little drama to
her eyes for effect."
Key NARS products used: Vanessa Audacious Lipstick | Black Valley
Eye Paint, Audacious Mascara (NEW for Fall 2015)
Reese Witherspoon - Makeup by
Molly Stern for NARS Cosmetics
Beauty Inspiration: "The
look was modern and crisp. I wanted Reese to have a super clean, bright
complexion with bold features, so I paired intensified brows with shadowed
liner, which framed Reese’s gorgeous blue eyes and allowed her glowing skin to
shine."
Key NARS products used: All Day
Luminous Weightless Foundation, Fervor Dual-Intensity Blush, Anita Audacious
Lipstick, Audacious Mascara (NEW for Fall 2015)
Emily Blunt - Makeup by Jenn
Streicher for NARS Cosmetics
Beauty Inspiration: "When I
saw the dress I knew I wanted to stay classic as Emily is such an archetypal
beauty and her gown embodied just that with its minimalistic silhouette yet
highly embellished design. Keeping her skin fair and really playing up her lips
instead of her eyes."
Key NARS products used: All Day
Luminous Weightless Foundation, Vera Audacious Lipstick
All NARS products, except where noted, are available
online at NARS and NARS boutiques.
Beyoncé - Makeup Artist: L’Oréal
Paris Celebrity Makeup Artist, Sir John
Beauty Inspiration: “I was inspired when I saw Beyoncé
with all of her hair off her face. It automatically gave her an awakened,
child-like look that I wanted to enhance with a bit of an anime vibe. I also
wanted to play up her makeup since her Givenchy gown was long, sheer and
covered in jewels,” shared Sir John.
Step 1: Prep face with L’Oréal
Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation focusing on keeping the T-zone matte. Sir
John worked to play up her luminous skin tone and over-exaggerate a fresh,
youthful appearance
Step 2: To create contrast, he
mixed L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator in Golden and Rose
(Available July 2015) and applied to the cheeks. To further sculpt the cheek
and add dimension, he applied L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Powder, which
also helps absorb light
Step 3: Sir John made Beyoncé’s tan skin really pop by
directly contrast with a pastel mint lid. He created a mod eye by applying a
mix of L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Endless Sea and Infinite Sky
Step 4: For a “deer in the headlights” look, Sir John
applied L’Oréal Paris The Super Slim Liner by Infallible to the top lid and
into the lash line. He purposely kept the bottom lash line clean with no liner
and mascara to further enhance the wide eye finish
Step 5: To complete the look, he
added tons of L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara so eyes popped, and
added a touch of L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Lip Color in Neverending
Nutmeg to simply and subtly enhances the shape of lips
Karlie Kloss - Makeup Artist:
L’Oréal Paris Celebrity Makeup Artist, Sir John
Beauty Inspiration: Sir John was inspired by the elongated
silhouette of Karlie’s Versace dress, which lead to the decision of creating an
enhanced summery, beachy look with a fresh, modern, evening twist.
Step 1: Sir John prepped skin
with the super-rich L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Volume Filler Re-Volumizing Daily
Moisturizer to create a flawless, moisturized base
Step 2: Then he used L’Oréal
Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator in Ice (Available July 2015) for
a glowing, luminous complexion
Step 3: Next, he blended L’Oréal
Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator in Golden (Available July 2015)
to sculpt and define Karlie’s cheekbones
Step 4: Following the silhouette
of Karlie’s dress, Sir John opted for a fresh eye look and elongated the eye
applying L’Oréal Paris Silkissime Eyeliner by Infallible in Green Ivy to the
top of the eyelid. By starting the liner at the middle of the eye and drawing
under the lash line, the eye appears more open
Step 5: To create maximum impact,
Sir John added L’Oréal Paris Infallible Smokissime Powder Eyeliner Pen in Black
to the lash line, followed by the several layers of the L’Oréal Paris
Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara for extra intensity
Step 6: To complete the look and
create a super nude lip, Sir John applied L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Lip
Color in Everlasting Caramel
Karlie Kloss (Hair) - Makeup
Artist: L’Oréal Paris Celebrity Hairstylist, Mara Roszak
Beauty Inspiration: “Karlie wore a gorgeous Versace gown,
which automatically feels a little sexy. I really wanted her hair to be
moveable and soft, so we went for a tousled, glamorous look,” shared Mara.
Step 1: To start, Mara applied
L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle BOOST IT Blow Out HeatSpray to damp hair
Step 2: Next, she blew out hair
starting at the front and using a round brush around the face and sides, rough
drying the back
Step 3: Then, Mara wrapped random
sections of hair around a 1 ¼ curling iron, keeping the ends out for smooth and
soft waves
Step 4: She sprayed the hair with L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray
Extra Strong Hold to lock the look in place and then brushed out the hair a bit
to soften the wave
Step 5: Next, she applied a few
spritzes of L’Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare High Lift Creation Spray for more
body and hold
Step 6: Last, Mara sprayed more L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin
Hairspray Extra Strong Hold all over hair to complete the look
Carey Mulligan (Hair) - L’Oréal
Paris Celebrity Hairstylist, Mara Roszak
Beauty Inspiration: “Carey wore
this gorgeous Balenciaga gown with a stunning collar so, because of the high
neck, we wanted to put the hair up. I love this look – it’s ethereal with a
slightly modern edge that still feels effortless,” shared Mara
Step 1: Mara started by spraying
the entire head with L’Oreal Paris Advanced Hairstyle CURVE IT Elastic Curl
Mousse, then rough dried hair with a blow dryer
Step 2: Next, she pin curled the
sections around Carey’s face to give extra height to the look
Step 3: Mara split the back of
the hair into three sections, fastening each section into a pony tail and then
wrapping into individual buns, locking in with L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin
Hairspray Strong Hold
Step 4: Next, she let out the front pieces and touched
them up with a curling iron before pinning them to the back of the hair
Step 5: With a tiny bit of
L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray Strong Hold on her fingertips, Mara
loosened the front pieces for added softness around the face
Lily Collins (Hair) - L’Oréal
Paris Celebrity Hairstylist, Mara Roszak
Beauty Inspiration: “Lily wore
classic Chanel. We’ve already done so much with her short haircut, so for this
look we really wanted a more timeless, simple look.”
Step 1: Mara trimmed a few pieces
of Lily’s hair up front to give a shorter bang look
Step 2: Next, she used a ½ wide
curling iron to curl random pieces of hair
Step 3: Then, Mara applied a
minimal amount of L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle LOCK IT Clean Style Gel as a
shield to keep hair in place
Step 4: She sprayed L’Oréal Paris
Elnett Satin Hairspray Strong Hold onto her hands and pieced out bangs using
her fingertips
Step 5: To finish the look, Mara
turned to L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle SLEEK IT Strand-Smoother Serum
Spray, which smoothed hair and locked in the style
Julianne Moore - Makeup Artist:
Elaine Offers for L’Oréal Paris
Beauty Inspiration: “Julianne wore a gorgeous black
Riccardo Tisci gown with jet beading and corseted accents. She debuted a shorter hairstyle and we used
her signature makeup color palette of taupes and plums, amping it up a bit for
the occasion,” shared Elaine.
Step 1: Elaine prepped skin with
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Volume Filler Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Step 2: She then blended L’Oréal
Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation with Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer for
a combination of coverage and luminosity
Step 3: To brighten up the face,
Elaine dotted her go-to L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift CC Cream under the eyes,
down the center of the nose and across the top lip
Step 4: Next, she penciled in
brows using L’Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Designer in Blonde, and the upper
lashlines with Infallible Smokissime Eyeliner in Brown Smoke
Step 5: Elaine defined eyes with a selection of rich plum
and chocolate hues from the NEW L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche La Palette Nude
Smokey, adding Infallible Silkissime Highlighter to the waterlines to open up
the eyes
Step 6: Next, she finished off
the eyes with coats of L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara
Step 7: Last, Elaine used both
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Lip Colour in Raisin Revival and Mesmerizing
Merlot to concoct Julianne’s signature plum lip look
Jennifer Lopez - Makeup Artist:
Mary Phillips for L’Oréal Paris
Beauty Inspiration: “All I have to say is RED DRAGON! The
hair is slicked back and very fashion forward in its ‘finish’ and texture, but
very tasteful. The makeup really ties in the red dragon theme, but in a very
subtle way. She has that classic JLO skin, we kept the glow, the tone- and all
of those elements that people love, but I would definitely call this glow a
‘special occasion’ glow. You're going to see a lot of reds, oranges, peaches,
but in a very diffused blown out way. We play a lot with merging her eye color
with her cheek color, which is Eastern Asian-inspired, and pays a bit of a
homage to the disco 70's era. Her lips are a golden coral and her eyes have a
very thin black liquid liner line on the upper lash only. You might notice an
overall golden finish to her skin, which is because I dusted that everywhere as
a finishing touch to play up the crystals in her breathtaking red Versace gown.
She almost looks ethereal. She floated in with this dress,” shared Mary.
Step 1: To start, Mary applied
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Miracle Blur, which is great for filling in the depths
of fine lines and allowed foundation to glide on with ease
Step 2: Mary used L’Oréal Paris
Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray before, during and
after makeup. She explained that it gives skin the perfect finish making it her
skin-must
Step 3: Next, she applied L’Oréal
Paris Infallible Pro Matte Foundation in Classic Tan all over the face
Step 4: To brighten and plump in
all the right ways, Mary added two-in-one L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Serum
Absolute Concealer
Step 5: To create the signature
bronzed glow and for a bit of sheen, Mary applied Armani Sun Fabric Sheer
Bronzer
Step 6: Mixing Lancôme Limited Edition Blush Subtil Crème in Coral Alize,
Brise Rosee, and Rouge Mistral and L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in
Classic Wine created a super slick balmy blush, which Mary patted all along the
temples, tops of the cheek bone and into the eye lids. She also dabbed the
mixture at the very center of her mouth and blended outwards, which she
described as almost a faint "popsicle mouth” look
Step 7: For the eyes, Mary
applied L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Intenza Mascara in Black, which
fanned lashes out and added thickness primarily to their tail ends
Step 8: For bold color and
precise, long-lasting application in one stroke, Mary applied L’Oréal Paris The
Super Slim Liner by Infallible
Step 9: Mary then applied L'Oréal
Paris Brow Stylist Brow Plumper in Transparent, which she credits as having the
perfect hold
Step 10: To complete the look,
she added a shiny punch of a subtle color using L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Le
Gloss in Peach Fuzz -- the luster and sparkle tied the look together to
completion
All products are available at online at L’Oréal Paris and
mass and drugstores nationwide.
Gabrielle Union – Got2b Celebrity Hairstylist, Larry Sims
Beauty Inspiration: “We wanted to give her something super
fresh, with a rock star vibe at the same time” says Sims. He adds, “I gave her
a razored bob cut that is shorter in the back with elongated tips in the front,
and layered throughout.”
Step 1: Once Larry finished
cutting Gabrielle’s hair, he went section by section starting at the nape of
the neck and sprayed Got2b Guardian Angel Flat Iron Balm to protect hair from
heat styling
Step 2: Next, Larry set his blow
dryer to cold on the highest setting to give her strands a wispy and voluminous
finish
Step 3: He then took Got2b
Playful Crème Pomade, rubbed it into his palms and ran the product through her
hair for added texture
Step 6: Next, he used a few drops of Got2b Glossy
Anti-frizz Shine Serum for additional shine and frizz control, and finished
with Got2b Mind Blowing Fast Dry Hairspray to set the look
Katie Holmes – Celebrity Stylist DJ Quintero
Beauty Inspiration: For the 2015 MET Gala, Katie Holmes paid
homage to Chinese style with an elaborate, navy, Zac Posen dress embroidered
with Asian-inspired clouds and side cut-outs.
Step 1: On damp hair, apply a dab of Alterna Haircare Caviar
CC Cream to the ends only
Step 2: Blow dry using a medium-sized YS Park round brush,
keeping the front and side pieces straight and the back of the hair beveled
inward
Step 3: Run a 1 ½ inch Harry Josh flatiron through hair, from
root to tip
Step 4: Shake hair and spray Alterna Haircare Caviar Perfect
Texture Finishing Spray throughout for body and texture
Step 5: Spray Alterna Haircare Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Shine
Spray throughout for smoothness and shine
Alterna Hair Care products are available online and select
salons.
