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THE BEST IN BEAUTY
FROM THOSE WHO KNOW BEST

VIOLET GREY began with our search for the best eyelash curler. To find the answer, we formed a band of inside-Hollywood experts and editors — from makeup artists to movie stars — to test every eyelash curler against our rigorous set of standards (the VIOLET CODE). We tested on film sets, on red carpets, and in the back of Jack Nicholson’s limousine — and once we learned which curler would make our lashes curve and not crimp (Utowa, it’s from Japan), we moved on to mascara, lip stain, dry shampoo, and everything else a girl needs in her cosmetic wardrobe. On any given day, we are discovering, testing, and approving best-in-class beauty. The result is a discerning curation of products, tips, and inspiration deemed essential — the Industry’s Beauty Edit.

#VIOLETawards:
The 2015 Nominees

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In honor of awards season, VIOLET GREY asked Hollywood’s leading makeup artists to devise their own list of nominees...in the realm of beauty. Below, the products they deem the best in various categories, from complexion enhancers to dinner clutch touch-up essentials, for the #VIOLETawards series.

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The Best Complexion Enhancers

The top products and tools for flawless foundation application.

BY TERRY Sérum de Rose Youthful Lift Active Serum | @violetgrey

GIVES SKIN A SMOOTH FINISH
- MOLLY R. STERN, Makeup artist

BY TERRY $118

Sérum de Rose Youthful Lift Active Serum

$118

LAURA MERCIER Foundation Primer - Oil Free - 1.7 oz | @violetgrey

helps makeup last longer- SABRINA BEDRANI, makeup artist

Laura Mercier $38

Foundation Primer - Oil Free
1.7 oz

$38

LA MER The Reparative Face Sun Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - 1.7 oz | @violetgrey

LIGHTLY HYDRATES
- NICK BAROSE, MAKEUP ARTIST

La Mer $135

The Reparative Face Sun Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30
1.7 oz

$135

BEAUTYBLENDER Missing/Discontinued BBL-PRO495DB | @violetgrey

FOR A FAST & EVEN APPLICATION
- BEAU NELSON, Makeup Artist

beautyblender $0.0

Missing/Discontinued BBL-PRO495DB

$0.0

The best lipsticks for a kissing scene

3 long-wear, utterly budge-proof lipsticks Hollywood’s top makeup artists swear by.

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil - Belle de Jour | @violetgrey

I’M AMAZED by THESE
- PATI DUBROFF, MAKEUP ARTIST

NARS $27

Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
Belle de Jour

$27

HOURGLASS Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick - Icon | @violetgrey

LASTS AND LASTS
- BEAU NELSON, MAKEUP ARTIST

Hourglass $28

Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick
Icon

$28

the best cheekbone definers

The products you need to create wonderfully high, naturally shadowed and utterly enviable cheekbones.

TOM FORD Shade & Illuminate - Intensity One | @violetgrey

EASY TO BLEND - MÉLANIE INGLESSIS, MAKEUP ARTIST

Tom Ford $88

Shade & Illuminate
Intensity One

$88

3 more colors

KEVYN AUCOIN The Sculpting Powder - Medium | @violetgrey

PERFECT FOR MOST SKIN TONEs
- SHANE PAISH, MAKEUP ARTIST

Kevyn Aucoin $44

The Sculpting Powder
Medium

$44

CHARLOTTE TILBURY Filmstar Bronze and Glow - Light to Medium | @violetgrey

THE HIGHLIGHTER IS A BONUS
- FIONA STILES, MAKEUP ARTIST

Charlotte Tilbury $68

Filmstar Bronze and Glow
Light to Medium

$68

1 more color

The best pedicure nail polishes

Shade recommendations to complement red-carpet-worthy shoes.

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Selecting the perfect polish shade to complement your peekaboo evening shoe is an exercise in adept color-matching.

CHRISTINA HAN, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

TOM FORD Nail Lacquer - Smoke Red | @violetgrey

Perfect for an emerald shoe
- WHITNEY GIBSON, NAIL ARTIST

Tom Ford $37

Nail Lacquer
Smoke Red

$37

RGB - WIRE RGB Nail Color Creme - 106 Doll | @violetgrey

Complements skin tone
- STEPHANIE STONE, Nail Artist

RGB - Wire $18

RGB Nail Color Creme
106 Doll

$18

YVES SAINT LAURENT La Laque Nail Lacquer - 23 Gris Deco | @violetgrey

Pair With a Metallic Heel
- KAREN GUTIERREZ, NAIL ARTIST

Yves Saint Laurent $27

La Laque Nail Lacquer
23 Gris Deco

$27

TOM FORD Nail Lacquer - Bordeaux Lust | @violetgrey

Chic With Gold peep-toes
- ALICIA TORRELLO, NAIL ARTIST

Tom Ford $37

Nail Lacquer
Bordeaux Lust

$37

RGB - WIRE RGB Nail Color Creme - 101 Haze | @violetgrey

lavender for a nude pump
- WHITNEY GIBSON, nail artist

RGB - Wire $18

RGB Nail Color Creme
101 Haze

$18

TOM FORD Nail Lacquer - Toasted Sugar | @violetgrey

Won't Overpower a Red Shoe - KAREN GUTIERREZ, NAIL ARTIST

Tom Ford $37

Nail Lacquer
Toasted Sugar

$37

the best eyeshadow palettes for a speedy transformation

Glamorous compacts to take your look from desk to dinner.

TOM FORD Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette - Golden Mink | @violetgrey

has beautiful bronzy tones
- BEAU NELSON, MAKEUP ARTIST

Tom Ford $88

Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette
Golden Mink

$88

6 more colors

GIORGIO ARMANI Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow Palette - 6 Boudoir | @violetgrey

CREATES subtle DEFINITION
-VIOLETTE, MAKEUP ARTIST

Giorgio Armani $60

Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow Palette
6 Boudoir

$60

YVES SAINT LAURENT Pure Chromatics Eye Shadow Palette - 11.0 | @violetgrey

Use Wet or dry- MÉLANIE INGLESSIS, MAKEUP ARTIST

Yves Saint Laurent $55

Pure Chromatics Eye Shadow Palette
11.0

$55

TOM FORD Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette - Cognac Sable | @violetgrey

Perfect for day to night
- BEAU NELSON, MAKEUP ARTIST

Tom Ford $88

Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette
Cognac Sable

$88

6 more colors

The Best dinner clutch beauty essentials

The products deemed necessary for quick touch-ups.

SERGE LUTENS ENCRE POUR LES LÈVRES - 1 Chardon | @violetgrey

Won't Move All Night
- SHANE PAISH, MAKEUP ARTIST

Serge Lutens $65

ENCRE POUR LES LÈVRES
1 Chardon

$65

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UTOWA Cotton Swabs | @violetgrey

For Cleanup -MELANIE INGLESSIS, MAKEUP ARTIST

Utowa $6

Cotton Swabs

$6

TATCHA Original Aburatorigami Blotting Sheets | @violetgrey

Chic and easy to carry
- FIONA STILES, MAKEUP ARTIST

Tatcha $12

Original Aburatorigami Blotting Sheets

$12

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