The actress wow-ed on the BAFTA red carpet in a dewy nude lippy that just happens to come with a £120 price tag (but Charlotte Tilbury’s version is 75% less)
Emma Stone does red carpet so well and we loved this look she pulled out for the BAFTAs. Glowy, refined, classic. Goddammit, we just wanna be her.
Apparently we can’t actually be her, but we can get just a teensy bit closer to emulating that look thanks to a cheeky insight from her favourite make-up artist, Nina Park, who created this red-carpet look for Emma. The secret behind that *chef’s kiss* lip look is Louis Vuitton’s LV Baume Lip Balm in Nude Poetry.
But of course it is. One doesn’t don a custom Louis Vuitton floor-length gown without topping off the look with a little of the designer’s own lippy on the top, darlings.
Just one little note: it’s £120. Now before you choke on your coffee, there is some logic behind such a splurge. The lipstick comes in a beautifully designed reusable case that’s made to last, meaning you can keep refilling it with new shades rather than buying a whole new product each time. And the great news is that refills come in at £52, which feels a little kinder… though still firmly in treat-yourself / it’s-this-or-pay-the-rent territory.
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It’s a match
If you love the look but your budget says otherwise, here’s some even better news. We’ve found a brilliant alternative that delivers the same sophisticated vibe, the same eco-refill credentials, is also loved by the A-list and comes in at a fraction of the price: Charlotte Tilbury’s K.I.S.S.I.N.G in Nude Romance. Not only does it give that similarly flattering, red-carpet-ready finish, it also comes in a refillable case – and frankly, it’s diamond-studded so it’s just as cool as the LV one.
The price difference is huge, too. A full K.I.S.S.I.N.G. lippy costs £30, with refills at just £21, making it a far more purse-friendly way to recreate Emma’s glamorous pout. Charlotte calls it a ‘nuanced nude’ that suits everyone and is every bride’s best friend.
All change for the hair
Warm pouty nudes are a favourite look for Emma, but what she really changed up for the BAFTAs, compared to her look at the Oscars and the Golden Globes, was the hair. She ditched the textured bob and went for a classic, sleek updo, styled with a few soft pieces at the front to give it a 90s twist. The look was created by stylist Mara Rosak and that softly sleek finish was created with a touch of Roz Milk Hair Serum, £26, through the mid-lengths and ends.
