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Get the Celebrity Look - Scarlett Johansson

by Rebecca Barnes

Re-create the looks of Bafta-winning stunner Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson oozes Hollywood glamour. Her flawless complexion and bee-stung pout are her trademarks, and she accentuates these with modern make-up textures and classic shades. Scarlett's hair gives her a modern edge, and with her oval-shaped face she can wear most looks. This pulled-back style really shows off those fabulous features.

Scarlett Johansson What you'll need

Sheer foundation
Concealer
Translucent powder
Eyebrow powder or pencil
Pinky orange and gold eyeshadows
Black kohl pencil
Lengthening mascara
Taupe cream or liquid blusher
Rose lipstick
Rose lipliner
Lipgloss
Volumising spray
Paddle brush
Covered ponytail band and kirby grips
Flexible hold hairspray

Step 1: Scarlett is known for her porcelain-perfect complexion, so concentrate on achieving a flawless base: prepare skin with a light moisturiser and leave for five minutes to sink in. Apply a sheer coverage foundation with fingers or a sponge, blending well. Follow with concealer to eliminate any undereye circles, redness or blemishes, and a light dusting of translucent powder to set your make-up and allow your skintone to show through

Step 2: Scarlett's well-groomed eyebrows are the perfect frame for her face and are achieved by using an eyebrow powder or pencil in a mid-brown shade, unless you are very fair, when a 'blonde' shade will be more flattering. If your brows could do with a little shaping up, look out for one of the new stencil kits available on the high-street which can help you achieve brow perfection in seconds

Step 3: Scarlett's sultry eyes can be achieved by lightly powdering the eyelids to absorb any oils, and sweeping a matt, pinky orange powder or cream eyeshadow over the entire eyelid, stopping just above the eye socket. Apply gold eyeshadow to the eyelids, smudging a little of the same shade into the lower lash line with an eyeshadow brush for extra definition

Step 4: For added drama, apply a soft black kohl pencil to upper and lower lash lines, smudging the lines with a sponge-tipped applicator. If your eyes are large, you could also try applying the pencil to the inner rims of your eyes, as seen on Scarlett. Follow with two coats of lengthening mascara for a strong, sexy look with longevity

Step 5: Give skin a healthy flush like Scarlett by dotting a natural taupe blusher onto the apples of the cheeks and blending well for a youthful effect. It's best to avoid powder blushers which can be too shimmery and ageing, and stick to cream or liquid formulations for a more modern look

Step 6: Emulate the actresses' signature pout by applying two coats of rose-pink lipstick with a lipbrush, blotting in-between coats to achieve a long-lasting finish. Follow by dabbing a little gloss onto the centre of the lips with your finger for a subtle sheen. If your lips are considerably less luscious than Scarlett's, steer clear of darker lip shades as they will minimise the mouth, try a special lip-plumping product beforehand, and apply lipliner in a complementary tone after applying your lipstick - this insider trick enlarges the lips and prevents feathering

Step 7: To create Scarlett's clean, understated hairstyle, ensure hair is not freshly shampooed as it can be harder to work with, especially if you have fine hair. Flip head upside down and spritz lightly with volumising spray to maximise thickness and volume. Flip head back and sweep hair clean off the face with your fingers or a paddle brush, securing the length with a covered ponytail band

Step 8: Achieve the subtle quiff by teasing and pulling hair up and away from the crown with your fingers and hold in place with flexible-hold hairspray. If you have a fringe, brush it back, tease the front of the hair into place and secure the ends with a kirby grip.