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AP ImagesLike many Met Gala makeup artists, Talia Sparrow tried not to take the evening’s “China: Through the Looking Glass” theme too literally. “I was inspired by Ruth Wilson’s dress — I wanted the decadence of the event’s theme to shine through in a more artistic way,” she tells Pret-a-Reporter.
To that end, Sparrow made up The Affair actress’ eyes to resemble jewels, keeping her skin fresh and lips muted. “Her eyes are stunning — a piercing blue color. So I wanted to make them pop. It’s a different type of look than she usually wears.”
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To create the look, she began with a thin layer of Laura Mercier Creme Eye Liner in Indigo ($23) on the top lash line, to play off the purple hues in Wilson’s Oscar de la Renta dress. Next came Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour in Hot Chocolate ($25), which she blended from the outer corners to the inner corners of the actress’ bottom lash line.Then Sparrow dusted on Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour in Ballet Pink to create a sparkling, jewel-like effect.
The last step was a coating of Laura Mercier Extra Lash Sculpting Mascara in Black Onyx ($25), for drama, and a slick of “subdued” Laura Mercier Paint Wash Liquid Lip Colour in Petal Pink and Nude Rose ($28).
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