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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Sci-Fi Makeup of Tron: Legacy

Jaime Richards — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:00:39 PST

Rev up your Lightcycles, as Tron: Legacy hits theaters this Friday. The plot's cool and all, but we're excited about the characters' geek-chic look. Makeup artist Rosalina Da Silva worked closely with the film's hairstylists, costume designer, and director to capture the high-tech look the characters sport in the film. "My intention in creating these designs and keeping the palette monochromatic was to make sure that the actors totally fit into the set and became a part of it . . . assuming and reflecting the ambiance," she explained. To see how Rosalina achieved these elaborate effects, keep reading.
Photo courtesy of Disney

How to Get Christina Aguilera's Burlesque Glitter Eye Makeup

BellaTV — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:00:00 PST

Celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle works with Christina Aguilera on her music videos and for movies like the upcoming Burlesque. Here, he shares tips on which makeup products to use and how to apply them to get the same festive, glitter eye makeup look that she wore on the movie poster and in "I'm a Good Girl." Check out this video to get the look and try it out next time you’re headed to a party!

5 Insider Tips From Hollywood Makeup Artist Debbie Zoller

BellaSugar — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT

With projects for Star Trek, Mad Men, and now Castle under her belt, it's no wonder makeup artist Debbie Zoller stays in demand behind the scenes. Over the past few years, we've interviewed the brains behind the beauty several different times, and now we've gathered up some of our favorite Debbie posts. From cake-free makeup to gory looks in time for Halloween, check out her insider tips below:

Beef up your cosmetic bag with Debbie's makeup essentials.
Find out where Debbie finds inspiration.
Achieve a cake-free face with these three tips.
Have a favorite blush? Try using it over your eye shadow.
Look to your pantry to create gory looks for Halloween.
Get ladylike á la Mad Men's Joan Holloway.

What's in Your Bag, Baby? A Look at a Pro Makeup Artist's Staples

BellaSugar — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT

One of my favorite questions to ask makeup artists is what staples they have in their cosmetic bags at all times. The pros know, after all. Recently, I caught up with Debbie Zoller, head makeup artist for ABC's Castle, and asked her about her must-have beauty items. Find out her top picks below:

Rock and Republic Shadows: "Their eyeshadows are amazing and they come in three different pigments. There’s the matte, there’s a semishimmer, and there’s a high shimmer."
Rock and Republic everything else: "I love their pigments; their blushes are great; the eye shadows are great," says Zoller. Also great? The gel liners.
Make Up For Ever: "I love Make Up For Ever," says Zoller. "They [the products] kind of complete the look that I’ve been using on the show quite a bit. I seem to go to their stuff because this season gets a lot crazier. If I thought last season was big this season's even bigger. Last season we had the dominatrix [look] and stuff, now we are going into more underground cultural things."

For a peek at Debbie's work, be sure to catch the season premiere on Sept. 22.

Castle's Makeup Artist Talks About Where She Finds Inspiration

BellaSugar — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:00:00 PDT

Hollywood makeup artist Debbie Zoller is a wealth of makeup information. (See more here.) Not only has she worked behind the scenes on shows like Mad Men and popular movies such as Kill Bill and The Sweetest Thing, but she's currently the makeup department head on ABC's Castle. I recently talked with Debbie about the ins and outs of her job, from the craziest looks she's done to the every day styles she creates for the characters. Find out the unusual ways in which she finds inspiration when you read more.

Kristen Stewart’s Backstage Beauty Secrets – Part 2 of 5

BellaTV — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:47:35 PDT

From the Late Show with David Letterman to the New York premiere of Eclipse, Beau Nelson is Kristen Stewart’s East Coast go-to celebrity makeup artist. BellaTV gets the inside scoop on what it’s like working with the Twilight saga star and what crazy look he’d like to try on her next! Watch our video for more from the makeup artist to Blake Lively, Taylor Momsen, Iman, Brooke Shields and other Hollywood celebrities.

Malin Akerman Gets a "Makeover" From Biba

BellaSugar — Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 PDT

Have you heard of Biba, the hottest new makeup artist on the Hollywood scene? Malin Akerman, one of her lucky celebrity clients, gave this comical interview about what it's like to work with the petite genius, who only looks like an adorable toddler. Seriously, though, this video is very cute and quite funny. Props to Malin for having a great sense of humor though, and for wearing those fake eyelashes glued onto her forehead like a champ. Check out Biba's artistry for yourself in the video below, and see why we'd love for this tiny artist to give us a makeover, too:

Scarlett Johansson Knows a Thing or Two About Makeup

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:00:00 PDT

Scarlett Johansson may be the face of Dolce & Gabbana's makeup line, but she doesn't just have makeup applied to her -she's pretty darn good at putting it on other people, too (and funny to boot). In this interview, Scarlett hilariously helps a reporter put on his on-camera makeup, tells him that his lipstick is hideous, and generally acts like someone we'd love to hang out with:

Can You Guess the Beauty Careers of Barbie?

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:00:00 PDT

From the runway to dolls inspired by Mad Men, it's clear to see that Barbie's still a relevant part of pop culture after 51 years in the spotlight. And through her life, she's had lots of different careers, most recently as a computer engineer and news anchor. But when it comes to her beauty-related endeavors, do you know which jobs she's actually held, and which ones are truly make believe?

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Can You Guess the Beauty Business Icon?

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:00:15 PDT

Who can forget the iconic bobbed hairstyle of Nancy Kwan or the precisely lined lips of Clara Bow? Behind every oft-copied bob and lipstick technique, there was a makeup artist or hairstylist who created it. (That's Estée Lauder on the left, pictured at a party in the mid-1970s.) So let's see what you know when it comes to the great icons of the beauty business.

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