Through all 12 of Mariska Hargitay\u2019s outfit (and wig) changes at last night\u2019s Emmy Awards\u2014yes, you read that right\u2014one thing stayed exactly the same: her radiant, second-skin makeup. The artist behind the look, celebrity makeup artist Kate Synnott, walked NewBeauty<\/em> through her full prep routine and the products that got Hargitay red-carpet ready.<\/p>\n Synnott wanted Hargitay\u2019s skin to feel \u201creally hydrated and beautifully plumped\u201d before any makeup touched her face. She started with Cetaphil Nourishing Oil to Foam Cleanser ($9), followed by Cetaphil Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion ($12) \u201cfrom head to toe, paying special attention to the neck, shoulders, arms and d\u00e9colletage.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n She finished with Cetaphil Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream ($17), which Synnott calls \u201can important part of her pre-glam routine.\u201d \u201cIt helps activate surface skin cells while providing 72-hour hydration and leaving the skin looking smoother and firmer,\u201d she says. \u201cAfter giving each product a few minutes to absorb, her skin felt nourished, soft and perfectly prepared for makeup.\u201d<\/p>\n For skin, Synnott relied on IT Cosmetics\u2019 fleet of multitasking products: the brand’s new Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm ($34), Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream ($39) for extra spot coverage, Do It All Concealer ($30), Bye Bye Pores Bronzer ($36) across the cheekbones and Blush ($29) swept \u201cupward toward the temples.\u201d<\/p>\n To fill in sparse brows, she used Brow Power ($26), then built drama at the eyes by layering Superhero No-Tug Shadow Sticks ($25) in Copper Charisma and Fearless Umber, \u201cblending them out for a warm, hazy smoky effect.\u201d Superhero Liner ($25) extended the shape into a \u201csleek feline wing,\u201d finished with Superhero Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara ($28) for volume and length.<\/p>\n \u201cWith the eyes taking center stage, I chose a softer lip, using Do It All Lip Transformer ($29) in Pretty in Rose to gently enhance Mariska’s natural lip shape and create a fuller-looking, polished finish.\u201d<\/p>\n Asked which product she loves most for mature skin, Synnott didn\u2019t hesitate: she\u2019s \u201cin love\u201d with the Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm. \u201cIt\u2019s actually 92 percent skin care with collagen peptide that addresses the needs of mature skin over time,\u201d she says of the 4-in-1 skin care\u2013makeup hybrid. \u201cIt’s super lightweight and blendable and gives a radiant finish.\u201d That, plus an added 24 hours of hydration thanks to hyaluronic acid and vitamin E? We\u2019re in.<\/p>\n IT Cosmetics<\/strong><\/p>\n Do It All Face Balm<\/p>\n BUY NOW – $34<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nDrugstore Skin Prep<\/h2>\n
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