Celebrity makeup artist Nikki DeRoest created the beauty look for Erin Doherty, who stepped onto the Critics’ Choice Awards red carpet ahead of her win for Adolescence dressed in Louis Vuitton.
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The focus was clear from the outset: skin that looked even, healthy, and luminous under bright lights, without losing its natural texture.
Nikki leaned into her signature approach of skin-first beauty and lightweight layers. The result was a refined complexion that photographed beautifully..
Prep was key. Nikki began with Augustinus Bader’s DUA Glow Complex followed by the Renewal Cream, creating a hydrated, smooth base that allowed the makeup to sit seamlessly. This groundwork ensured the complexion held up throughout the evening without appearing heavy.
For the base, Cielé Prime & Protect was applied before Tint & Protect in Shade 03, offering coverage that evened the skin tone while allowing Erin’s natural complexion to show through. Conceal & Protect shades 2N for brightening and 3P for targeted concealing were used sparingly, keeping the finish fresh rather than masked.
A soft flush came from Blush & Protect in June, placed to lift the face subtly, while Glow & Protect in Piper added light-catching radiance at high points. Sculpt & Protect in Light was used with restraint to shape and define, maintaining a clean silhouette to the face.
Eye makeup remained streamlined. A dark brown liner from Makeup by Mario was smudged along the lash line, then softened using Cielé Sculpt to gently define the lids. Lashes were finished with Tower 28 Beauty mascara for definition without weight. Brows were brushed through using Glossier Arc Brow in Grey, keeping them natural and unfussy.
The lips were kept neutral and wearable with Makeup Forever Limitless Brown liner paired with Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, adding warmth without overpowering the look.
