Emily Blunt’s Sexy BAFTAs Up-Do Was Inspired By Brigitte Bardot
Emily Blunt and her glam team took the spirit of the ’60s to the BAFTAs 2024 on Sunday. On what was a big night for Blunt–who was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award at the ceremony, and later co-hosted British Vogue’s annual Fashion Film party–she channelled Brigitte Bardot’s signature up-do alongside “soft, sexy but classic” makeup. “It was a look that Emily envisioned with the dress and we all jumped on board,” said her makeup artist, Jenn Streicher.
The look began, as all good things do, with a well-considered skincare routine. “Skincare is always important to us as Emily really takes good care of her skin,” says Streicher. “I started with the Chantecaille Bio Lifting Serum+ and then used the Bio Lifting and Massage Tool for a good five minutes, before applying moisturizer and eye cream. The tool really helps with blood circulation–it’s a must, especially while traveling.”
Once Emily’s skin was optimally hydrated and sculpted, she deployed the brand’s Le Camouflage Stylo, a creaseproof concealer which can be used all over the face to disguise uneven skin tone, blemishes, and dark spots. “It’s the perfect product to use underneath eyeshadows to help with longevity and even out the skin color,” says Streicher. “I then smudged the Luster Glide Liner in Amethyst along the lash line, before going in with the Le Stylo Ultra Slim Liner in black.” And thus, a camera-ready eye was born.
Blunt had a hairstyle switch between the BAFTAs and the after-party, but her initial look was effortlessly undone. “First, I smoothed Emily’s hair with a round brush and put it into a centre part, then when it was dry, applied a light hair oil to smooth the ends,” says hairstylist Laini Reeves. “Then I used Harry Josh Cordless Curling Iron to softly curl the hair, placing it in a top knot and leaving soft pieces to frame the face for a ’60s effect.”
Here are some of the key details of the look.
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1/5“Emily’s makeup really brings out the sexy side of the dress, while still creating a soft and classic profile,” says Streicher.
Jenn Streicher2/5Streicher creating the ’60s-inspired beauty look on Blunt.
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Jeff Spicer/Getty Images3/5For strong, healthy hair and a balanced scalp, Reeves gave Blunt the Burgeon Gorgeous F**king Hair Daily Ritual, which includes a hair and scalp health-boosting serum and supplements.
Jenn Streicher4/5The skincare Streicher used to help hydrate and sculpt Blunt’s already flawless complexion.
Jenn Streicher5/5The finished look: soft, smouldering eyes, face-framing hair tendrils and a nude, dewy lip.
