Every year the NAACP Image Awards honors the accomplishments of outstanding African Americans in the media.  Tatyana Ali was nominated for 2 awards and looked sexy, sophisticated and red carpet ready. Jessica Smalls, Celebrity Makeup Artist took a few moments out of her busy schedule to share  secrets on Tatyana’s look. Check out the details….

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On Eyes: 

 Prime your eyes with Urban Decay’s “Primer Potion” eye primer (This stuff is seriously crease proof) and then apply Girlactik’s eye glaze in “Night” to the lower lid, using the included wand applicator. Take your fluffiest crease brush and (in a wind shield wiper motion) apply MAC’s eye shadow in “Texture” to the crease, until the edges of the grey shadow are soften.  Rim your eyes with your favorite black waterproof liner and using your flattest and firmest small angle brush apply Make Up For Ever’s  “Black” Aqua Cream Liner to the top lash line.  Finish off with Ardell’s  “Double up” #203 false lashes, brush up and fill in your brows.  Pow!!! Your eyes are done!!!

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On Skin:

To hydrate skin start by prepping your skin with Kate Somerville’s “Nourish Daily Moisturizer.”   Let that set  for about a minute and then apply a sheer layer of YSL’s “ Top Secret Flash Radiance” primer, for natural glow and smooth texture.  Using Bobbi Brown’s “stick foundation” apply a few swipes to the skin and spend about 2 minutes blending it out to a radiant and flawless finish. Now dab a small amount of your favorite concealer  to highlight and brighten the under eye area. Start creating a natural matte finish using a large powder brush, gently press Black Opal’s  “Deep” Deluxe Finishing Powder on the entire face.  Apply Covergirl’s Queen Collection in “ Ebony Bronze” along the temples, under the cheekbone  and a little across the nose.  Look in the mirror and  give yourself the sexiest smile  and apply Tarte’s Amazonian Clay 12 hour blush in “Flush” along your cheekbone.

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On Lips: 

 Exfoliate your lips using Fresh’s “Sugar Lip Polish” to hydrate and soften the lips. Line your lips with MakeUp For Ever’s Aqua Lips waterproof liner in Dark Eggplanet Purple and apply Covergirl’s Queen Collection lipstick in “Embrace”.  Rub your lips together to reveal  luscious berry lips.

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Tatyana is picture perfect! Thank you Jessica Smalls for sharing the secrets to this amazing look.