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BEAUTY GUIDE February 23, 2015

Oscars 2015: Makeup for Olive Skin Tones

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With her glowing olive skin and hair scooped back into a long ponytail, Jennifer Lopez turned heads on the red carpet at the 87th Annual Academy Awards last night, leaving us to ponder the question: is she the only woman on the planet exempted from the aging process? It wasn’t just the blush Elie Saab gown that captured our attention, but also her flawless face. Taking inspiration from her luminous skin, sculpted cheekbones, and a pretty color palette, we bring you the tips on how to complement an olive complexion.    

The Eyes

An earthy bronze, eyeshadow shade was complemented with a set of fluffy false lashes and lots of mascara. Take note of the precision eyebrows that have been brushed through and up with a slightly grayish/brown shade.   Stila Nouveau Natural Eyeshadow Palette US $49; AED/SAR 179 www.sephora.com

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The Eyes

Laura Mercier Brow Powder Duo in Deep Blonde US $24; AED/SAR 88 www.lauramercier.com

The Eyes

Magic Glam Cleopatra Mink Eyelashes US $25; AED/SAR 91 www.magicglam.com

The Eyes

Ellis Faas Mascara E401 black US $30; AED/SAR 110 www.net-a-porter.com

The Lips

A pepto-pink gloss added both freshness and femininity to this beauty look. This cool shade of pink can only be worn by olive skin tones, as without a tanned complexion, it will make you look washed out.   Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Dune Generation Stained Gloss in Hedonist US $18; AED/SAR 66 www.sephora.com

The Lips

Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss in Love US $35; AED/SAR 65 www.net-a-porter.com

The Complexion

Glossy caramel skin is a signature JLo look. It has that lit-from-within quality which always looks youthful. She plays with fine textures and highlighters across the cheekbones and almost always rocks a peach-toned blush. Dior Diorskin Nude Air Serum US $69; AED/SAR 252 www.dior.com

The Complexion

Dior Diorskin Nude Tan Bloom Powder in 03 Zenith US $73; AED/SAR 265 www.parisgallery.com

The Complexion

Nars The Multiple in Portofino US $39; AED/SAR 142 www.narscosmetics.com

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With her glowing olive skin and hair scooped back into a long ponytail, Jennifer Lopez turned heads on the red carpet at the 87th Annual Academy Awards last night, leaving us to ponder the question: is she the only woman on the planet exempted from the aging process?

It wasn’t just the blush Elie Saab gown that captured our attention, but also her flawless face. Taking inspiration from her luminous skin, sculpted cheekbones, and a pretty color palette, we bring you the tips on how to complement an olive complexion.

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