The Oscars are always Hollywood's biggest fête, and this year was no exception. We got a peek behind the curtain via makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez, who shared an exclusive photo diary with us of her day where she prepped not one, but two supermodels ahead of their red carpet debut. Keep scrolling to see what it's like to get Lily Aldridge and Alessandra Ambrosio ready for the biggest night in Hollywood.
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"It’s Oscar’s Day! Starting off with a little self-care prep with tons of water and Vitamin C."
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Gorgeous view at the “office” today. No complaints here.
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"Laying out my kit for tonight. Just a few lips and my Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation—my ultimate must-have for red carpet glam."
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"I love this Armani Beauty Lip Maestro in #400 for Lily. It’s such an elegant red, perfect for creating a classic old-Hollywood look."
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"Finishing touches on Lily! She looks absolutely stunning, I can’t wait to see her on the red carpet."
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"Onto the next! I used a mixture of the Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Liquid Lipstick in 500 and 101 to create Alessandra Ambrosio's custom lip shade and topped it with a swipe of the Armani Beauty Ecstasy Lacquer Lip Gloss in 507 for shine.
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"The final look with Ale. I love how this soft glam complements her gorgeous, vibrant dress. The inspiration was 'Old Hollywood Starlet.'"
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"I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave! One last pose in this stunning vintage Armani Privé dress before the carpet."
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"And that’s a wrap! My mood after a full day of glam. Can’t wait to see my beautiful ladies kill it on the carpet!"