Jessica Biel's Perfect Holiday Lip Was Created With Two Contrasting Colors
Chanel and Nudestix are responsible for the look.
Red lipstick is the status quo during the holiday season, and for good reason: It's a classic. But with the abundance of great red lip looks this time of year, it's even more fun when someone puts a new spin on festive beauty. A vintage pink color scheme, perhaps?
Take Jessica Biel, for example. Her most recent Christmas pout offered a big (pink) surprise. On Thursday, December 14, the Candy actress posed for photos before heading to an event in Las Vegas. While her entire look was holiday perfection (think: red nails and subtle sparkle), a perfect pink lip, which was created with two different tones, tied it all together.
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In an Instagram post showing off her outfit, Biel gave a sweet shoutout to her glam team, including celebrity makeup artist Katrina Klein. To our delight, Klein was kind enough to share exactly how the lips came to be. Spoiler alert: it was a combo, as the best looks often are. The finished product, which mixed both cool and warm undertones, resulted in a lustrous light burgundy that stole the show against Biel's winter white Elie Saab gown.
"My inspiration for this look actually came from the beautiful dress," Klein told Marie Claire exclusively. "My initial thought was to do a fun pop of pink on the lips. After applying that, it felt a little too ‘spring’ and we wanted to deepen it without it looking too red and ‘old hollywood.' I took it off and applied Nudestix Vino lip pencil with a bright pop of Chanel Rouge Coco Baume in ‘passion pink’ on top. This created a more berry lip which I think suited her and the event perfectly."
While exciting, the lip is only part of a makeup look; credit is also due for the rest of Klein's artistry. On Biel's eyes, she applied a sweep of glittery shadow that also felt extremely holiday-coded, paired with the perfect amount of mascara to make her lashes and green eyes pop.
"I kept the eyes, and the rest of the face, fresh and bright to give the lip the full focus it deserved," the makeup artist added.
I know holiday beauty isn't a contest, but Jessica Biel: you're winning.
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Sophia Vilensky is a Freelance Beauty Writer at Marie Claire with a beauty, wellness, and entertainment journalism portfolio that includes contributions to Byrdie, Bravo, Teen Vogue, and Us Weekly. Growing up in a family of beauticians—and through her own personal studies—she developed an in-depth understanding of aesthetics, cosmetic product formulation, and beauty treatment development and has also held roles as a senior copywriter, content strategist, and proofreader for top beauty and wellness brands. Even so, you'd be hard pressed to find her with her hair and makeup actually done. Sophia is based in Minneapolis and is a 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she majored in English and minored in cinema studies. During her time at the university, she was the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Minnesota Daily, earning the 2019 Editor of the Year award for her work. She connected deeply with the Twin Cities arts scene, collaborating with leading beauty professionals, designers, and artists. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, her thesis—a close-reading of Vanderpump Rules—was featured on NPR. When not immersed in writing or testing new products, Sophia enjoys watching reality TV, reading, and exploring the newest woo-woo wellness trends. Keep up with her on Instagram @sophiavilensky.
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