Recreate Katy Perry's People's Choice Awards Bronzed Glow
Katy Perry was, for lack of a better word, a firework at the 2013 People's Choice Awards. The singer brought home four awards, winning in every category she was nominated. Though it was her big night, Katy left her blue hair and glitter eyeshadow at home, opting for a sweet braided hairstyle and understated bronze makeup. "To go with Katy's Valentino dress and romantic braided updo, I chose to go with really rich, earthy tones," explained makeup artist Todd Delano.
Follow along as Delano walks you through Katy's chic look step-by-step.
1/8The singer's makeup artist shares his secrets for warming up a complexion and giving eyeshadow dimension.
Photo: courtesy of Nordstrom2/8"I prepped the skin with Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer and evened it out with YSL Touche Éclat Foundation," says Delano. "Then, I highlighted with the Touche Éclat in the areas that I wanted to bring forward and to give light to the face."
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Foundation, $55. Nordstrom.com.
Photo: courtesy of Barneys New York3/8"I set the face with Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Natural Lighting Loose Powder which leaves the skin with a diffused and hydrated effect."
Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Natural Lighting Loose Powder, $42. Barneys.com.
Photo: courtesy of Nars4/8"I bronzed her with Nars Bronzer in Laguna to give her look dimension and warmth. I also gave her a little glow on the upper cheekbones with Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight Powder."
Nars Bronzer in Laguna, $34. Narscosmetics.com.
Photo: courtesy of Barneys New York5/8"I brushed Kevyn Aucoin Dolline Blush on apples of her cheeks and buffed Nars Luster over for a touch of apricot. I like to start with a matte blush and add shimmer on top."
Kevyn Aucoin Blush in Dolline, $37. Nordstrom.com.
Photo: courtesy of Nars6/8"For her eyes, I went with a warm chocolate color called Sophia by Nars on the lid buffed up to the crease and also on lower lash line. I added some dimension on the corners with Embark from MAC."
Nars Eyeshadow in Sophia, $24. Narscosmetics.com.
Photo: courtesy of MAC7/8"Finally, I applied MAC Whirl Lipliner and Syrup Lipstick to complete the look."
MAC Lipstick in Syrup, $15. Maccosmetics.com.
Photo: courtesy of Nordstrom8/8"I tightly lined the upper lash line with YSL Gel Liner in black and lined the lower water line with Paula Dorf baby eyes. It opens the eye up without looking artificial, like a harsh white pencil would."
Yves Saint Laurent Longwear Cream Eyeliner in Pure Black, $25. Nordstrom.com.
