Beautiful, indeed! The Hollywood Reporter‘s annual “Beauty Issue” landed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and it not only includes 25 of the best beauty moments of the year, but also the products used to create them — starting with Reese Witherspoon‘s Golden Globes 2015 look.
According to Witherspoon’s makeup artist, Molly R. Stern, who covers the issue alongside the Oscar-winning actress, the Globes glam was all about the blush. To achieve what Stern called “full-blown flushed cheeks that look as if Reese just got away from a ravenous makeout session,” she layered three blushes: Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in a plummy taupe, Kevyn Aucoin The Pure Powder Glow in a mango hue, and most liberally, Laura Mercier’s Creme Cheek Colour in “Blaze” (a warm rose hue).
Read on for more of the celebrity makeup must-haves of 2015!
Adele’s “Hello” Music Video Eyeliner
For her record-breaking video, makeup artist Michael Ashton gave the Grammy-winning chanteuse her go-to, retro-fabulous cat eye. “[Director Xavier Dolan] wanted it to be very much Adele, which is always a polished beauty look,” Ashton explained. For a look like Adele’s, the mag recommends Maybelline’s Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner.
Blake Lively’s Age of Adaline Premiere Highlighter
The new mom to baby James looked radiant at the NYC premiere of her dramatic film in April, thanks in no small part to the L’Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Magic Lumi Highlighter, which makeup pro Elaine Offers used to strobe the actress’ face, giving her a lit-from-within look.
Taraji P. Henson’s “Cookie” Foundation
Henson’s on- and off-screen makeup artist, Ashunta Sheriff, relies on her own Ashunta Sheriff Perfect Face Blend Foundation Stick to give the actress a “natural” look when she’s in character as Empire’s beloved diva, Cookie Lyon — before adding the lush lashes and statement lips, of course.
Cara Delevingne’s Go-To Eyebrow Pencil
When Charlotte Tilbury grooms the British model-turned-actress’ world-famous brows, she naturally uses her own Brow Lift pencil in — what else? — the “Cara D” shade.
Amal Alamuddin’s Golden Globes Primer
Two for two for Tilbury! The British barrister (and wife to George Clooney) glowed at her Golden Globes debut modeling all-Charlotte Tilbury products, including the makeup artist’s Wonderglow primer. “[I] “went into it knowing what Amal likes — makeup that naturally accentuates her gorgeous features,” Tilbury told THR.
Lady Gaga’s American Horror Story: Hotel Illuminating Powder
As the vampire-socialite Countess Elizabeth, Gaga rocks gothic gorgeousness inspired by Old Hollywood glamour. To make her look ageless (without relying on any bloodsucking tendencies!), makeup artist Sarah Tanno uses Tom Ford Shde & Illuminate Palette, which helps to sculpt the face.