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With February upon us, awards sea- son is of cially here. Whether you’re fortunate enough to be seated in the crowds with the stars themselves or you’re simply looking for updates on social media, the weeks ahead prom- ise us plenty of red carpet glamour. However, awards season beauty isn’t strictly the domain of celebrities at the Academy Awards. Even if there’s no Oscar nomination for you this year, you can always try bringing the extravagance and drama of showbiz into your own special occasion. From Oscar parties at home to Valentine’s Day date nights, this month offers countless occasions to glam up in true screen siren form.
Lead makeup artist for Maybelline
New York Canada Grace Lee couldn’t
agree more. Always looking forward
to formal functions on the social cal- CaTE
endar, Lee has timeless tastes when it
comes to this time of year, and cites
Jennifer Lopez, Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara as her beauty inspirations. “My favourite makeup look for awards season is glowing skin and a beau- tiful groomed brow with a bold lip,” she tells us.
In an era of excessive contouring, bloated lips and heavy eyeshadow, we are also coveting the
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return to simpler times. The Old Hollywood years of the 1950s immediately spring to mind, and with them, images of ruby lipstick and expertly de ned eyes. According to Lee, it all starts with a perfect canvas—in other words, healthy and hydrated skin is absolutely key. She recommends moisturizing your face and even integrating drops of Maybel-
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