01of 06All About Lupita Nyong’o’s Critics' Choice MakeupCourtesy Nick BaroseLupita Nyong’omade an unforgettable entrance to the25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards, and her makeup proNick Barosedocumented how he got theUs nomineeandLancôme ambassadress’glam exclusively for PEOPLE. Her No. 1 pro sums up the look as “80s comic book vixen-inspired” with a cat eye, an elongated crease and coppery bronze highlighting brow bones and cheeks. Click through for his how-to.02of 06Oh, She Glows!Courtesy Nick BaroseWhen it comes to Nyong’o’s gilded skin, Barose calls these products his “power players.” After moisturizing, Barose used a blotting paper to remove excess shine, then doubled-down withLancôme’s Prep & Matte Primeron her T-zone. He then used two shades of foundation –Tient Idolein 550 in the center of her face and 555 around the perimeter of her face. He calls his technique an “easy, fool-proof way to sculpt [and] contour.” Barose completed the look with his favoriteCustom Sculpting Dropsand the brand’sDual Finish Highlighterin Dazzling Bronze.03of 06The Eyes Have ItCourtesy Nick BaroseTo “complement the shine in her leather dress” Barose created a metallic copper eye. He used dampened eyeshadow brushes to apply shades in the“Terre de Sienne” palette, and layered that withLancôme’s “Cuivre” pencil. This process increases the color’s richness, he says.04of 06Multitasking ActressCourtesy Nick Barose“I always have Lupita apply her own mascara, she can really get in there and do it quick!” Barose says. Her pick?Hypnôse Custom Volume mascara.05of 06Just One LookCourtesy Nick BaroseFinishing touches with the “dream team” – Barose, right, and hairstylistVernon François, left.06of 06Turning HeadsStefanie Keenan/GettyNyong’o, in custom Michael Kors and Pomellato jewelry, shows off the final look.

01of 06All About Lupita Nyong’o’s Critics' Choice MakeupCourtesy Nick BaroseLupita Nyong’omade an unforgettable entrance to the25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards, and her makeup proNick Barosedocumented how he got theUs nomineeandLancôme ambassadress’glam exclusively for PEOPLE. Her No. 1 pro sums up the look as “80s comic book vixen-inspired” with a cat eye, an elongated crease and coppery bronze highlighting brow bones and cheeks. Click through for his how-to.

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All About Lupita Nyong’o’s Critics' Choice Makeup

Courtesy Nick Barose

Lupita Nyong’o Critics Choice Beauty

Lupita Nyong’omade an unforgettable entrance to the25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards, and her makeup proNick Barosedocumented how he got theUs nomineeandLancôme ambassadress’glam exclusively for PEOPLE. Her No. 1 pro sums up the look as “80s comic book vixen-inspired” with a cat eye, an elongated crease and coppery bronze highlighting brow bones and cheeks. Click through for his how-to.

02of 06Oh, She Glows!Courtesy Nick BaroseWhen it comes to Nyong’o’s gilded skin, Barose calls these products his “power players.” After moisturizing, Barose used a blotting paper to remove excess shine, then doubled-down withLancôme’s Prep & Matte Primeron her T-zone. He then used two shades of foundation –Tient Idolein 550 in the center of her face and 555 around the perimeter of her face. He calls his technique an “easy, fool-proof way to sculpt [and] contour.” Barose completed the look with his favoriteCustom Sculpting Dropsand the brand’sDual Finish Highlighterin Dazzling Bronze.

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Oh, She Glows!

Lupita Nyong’o Critics Choice Beauty

When it comes to Nyong’o’s gilded skin, Barose calls these products his “power players.” After moisturizing, Barose used a blotting paper to remove excess shine, then doubled-down withLancôme’s Prep & Matte Primeron her T-zone. He then used two shades of foundation –Tient Idolein 550 in the center of her face and 555 around the perimeter of her face. He calls his technique an “easy, fool-proof way to sculpt [and] contour.” Barose completed the look with his favoriteCustom Sculpting Dropsand the brand’sDual Finish Highlighterin Dazzling Bronze.

03of 06The Eyes Have ItCourtesy Nick BaroseTo “complement the shine in her leather dress” Barose created a metallic copper eye. He used dampened eyeshadow brushes to apply shades in the“Terre de Sienne” palette, and layered that withLancôme’s “Cuivre” pencil. This process increases the color’s richness, he says.

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The Eyes Have It

Lupita Nyong’o Critics Choice Beauty

To “complement the shine in her leather dress” Barose created a metallic copper eye. He used dampened eyeshadow brushes to apply shades in the“Terre de Sienne” palette, and layered that withLancôme’s “Cuivre” pencil. This process increases the color’s richness, he says.

04of 06Multitasking ActressCourtesy Nick Barose“I always have Lupita apply her own mascara, she can really get in there and do it quick!” Barose says. Her pick?Hypnôse Custom Volume mascara.

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Multitasking Actress

Lupita Nyong’o Critics Choice Beauty

“I always have Lupita apply her own mascara, she can really get in there and do it quick!” Barose says. Her pick?Hypnôse Custom Volume mascara.

05of 06Just One LookCourtesy Nick BaroseFinishing touches with the “dream team” – Barose, right, and hairstylistVernon François, left.

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Just One Look

Lupita Nyong’o Critics Choice Beauty

Finishing touches with the “dream team” – Barose, right, and hairstylistVernon François, left.

06of 06Turning HeadsStefanie Keenan/GettyNyong’o, in custom Michael Kors and Pomellato jewelry, shows off the final look.

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Turning Heads

Stefanie Keenan/Getty

Lupita Nyong’o Critics Choice BTS Beauty

Nyong’o, in custom Michael Kors and Pomellato jewelry, shows off the final look.

source: people.com