Red Carpet Royalty: Recreating Julianne Hough's Old Hollywood Glam at the Oscars
Happy Oscars Sunday! As the stars shimmered on the red carpet, one look in particular captured the timeless elegance of Hollywood's golden age: the radiant glamour of host Julianne Hough. The secret behind her flawless complexion and captivating features? The masterful touch of Celebrity Makeup Artist Afton Williams, who relied on the legendary RCMA Makeup, Hollywood's best-kept secret for over six decades.
For Julianne's highly anticipated appearance, Afton envisioned a look that paid homage to the iconic Old Hollywood aesthetic. "Paired with her Dior dress, RCMA Makeup was the perfect fit as the OG Hollywood complexion brand," Afton explains. "The look focuses on complexion: clean, classic, glowing and sculpted with a bold buffed red lip and loads of wispy lashes."
RCMA Makeup boasts a rich history, having been the go-to for countless silver screen icons since its inception in 1963. Founder and esteemed Makeup Artist Vincent JR Kehoe historically graced the faces of legends like Grace Kelly, Gena Rowlands, Helen Hayes, Betty Page, and Peggy Lee, solidifying the brand's status as a true Hollywood staple.
So, how can you capture this red-carpet radiance at home? Afton generously shared the key products and techniques used to achieve Julianne's stunning look:
The Canvas: A Flawless Complexion
A luminous and sculpted complexion is the foundation of this glamorous look. Afton masterfully used a curated selection of RCMA's renowned complexion products:
RCMA 5-Part Series Favorite Palette KO1, KO3 + KO4: These versatile shades likely provided the perfect base, offering customizable coverage and undertones to even out Julianne's skin.
RCMA Highlight & Contour Palette “Light” S1 + S5: Sculpting and dimension are key to Old Hollywood glamour. These shades would have been used to define her features, adding depth and highlighting her best angles.
RCMA Cream Blush Palette #1 “Special” + “CTV”: A touch of cream blush adds a natural flush of color, bringing life and vibrancy to the cheeks. The combination of shades likely offered a customizable rosy hue.
RCMA Shimmer Lights Illuminator “Daybreak”: To achieve that coveted red-carpet glow, a touch of strategically placed illuminator catches the light beautifully, enhancing the high points of the face.
RCMA Diamond Lights Pressed Powder: This pressed powder likely provided a touch of subtle luminosity while setting the makeup for long-lasting wear.
RCMA Premiere Pressed Powder “Amethyst”: Another setting option, this pressed powder likely helped to control shine and ensure a smooth, flawless finish.
RCMA The Original No Color Powder: A true hero product for touch-ups, this translucent powder is a must-have for keeping shine at bay without altering the color of the foundation.
RCMA Premiere Loose Powder “Amber”: This loose powder likely provided an additional layer of setting power, ensuring the complexion remained perfect throughout the evening.
Afton herself highlighted the importance of these last two products for maintaining Julianne's red-carpet perfection, stating,
"RCMA’s Original No Color Powder and the 5-Part Series Favorite Palettes are the hero products for Jules’ on carpet touch ups keeping her looking flawless throughout the night."
Captivating Eyes: Wispy and Defined
To complement the bold lip and sculpted complexion, the eyes were kept classic yet impactful:
Dior Beauty Diorshow 5 Couleurs: This eyeshadow palette likely offered a range of neutral and subtly shimmering shades to create a defined and elegant eye look.
RCMA Highlight & Contour Palette “Light” S5: This same contour shade was likely used in the crease to add subtle definition and dimension to the eyes.
Dior Beauty Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara: Lashes are essential for Old Hollywood glamour, and this mascara would have provided dramatic volume and curl for a captivating gaze.
The Statement Lip: Bold and Buffed
No Old Hollywood look is complete without a striking red lip. Afton chose two iconic Dior shades for Julianne:
Dior Beauty Rouge Dior 999: The quintessential classic red, this shade exudes confidence and timeless elegance.
Dior Beauty Rouge Dior 883: This shade likely offered a slightly different undertone or depth, perhaps used to create a perfectly buffed and dimensional red lip.
Julianne Hough's Oscars look was a masterclass in timeless beauty, expertly crafted with the help of Afton Williams and the legendary RCMA Makeup. By focusing on a flawless, sculpted complexion, defined eyes, and a bold red lip, they perfectly captured the essence of Old Hollywood glamour for a modern red carpet moment. This "how-to-get-the-look" proves that with the right products and techniques, you too can channel your inner silver screen siren.
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