Oscar Beauty, Part III

Want to capture the glowingly gorgeous makeup looks of the Oscars? They're easier to pull off than you think, even without a big-name makeup artist.

Penelope's Look: Penelope's gorgeous glow came from a judicious use of bronzer, and an overall neutral palette. Begin by smoothing skin with a dewy-matte foundation. Eliminate shine with a very light dusting of powder, like Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil. Then, use a light-colored bronzer, like Cargo's, and apply sparingly where the sun hits, on the bridge of your nose, the apples of the cheeks, the temples. Finish with some smudgy brown eyeliner, a couple of generous coats of mascara, and a great mauve-pink lipstick, like Nars Catfight.

Gwyneth/Nicole: Gwyneth and Nicole sported similar looks: sleek straight blonde hair, neutral face, red lipstick. To keep this look fresh and current, start with a dewy-matte foundation (again, key to spring makeup looks. Greasy-dewy is out. Matte-dewy is in). Dust on a very light powder, a neutral beige pink blush, minimal brown eyeliner, and a couple of coats of mascara. Finish with a flawless application of red lipstick, applied with a lip brush. Try Vincent Longo Rejuvenating Lipstick in Carnelian Red Whisper or Paul & Joe Lipstick in Tomate Cerise 35. To seal the lip line, and make it crisp, apply a neutral lipliner, like Julie Hewett Omit, around the edges of the lips. Red lipstick looks freshest and most current on an otherwise neutral, almost unmade-up face.