We love us some Carla Gugino, and once we came upon the actress was nominated for a Critics Alternative Award for her position in “The Fall of the Home of Usher,” we knew we needed to be there for the red-carpet prep.

“I’ve labored with each Ermahn, Enzo and my stylist Jessica for a few years,” Gugino solely informed us. “They’re masters at what they do. It’s at all times a enjoyable collaboration. I undoubtedly really feel prettier, taller and smarter once they’re carried out.”

First up: The florals, which our Mind Belief member and celeb make-up artist Ermahn Ospina stated was the main target for the “enjoyable vibe.”

“To create this look, I used to be impressed by the floral colours of her lovely, romantic robe that she wore for this occasion,” Ospina shared. “I needed to have a refreshed, rested, lovely canvas to create a red-carpet look, that may make her appear and feel lovely.”

Whereas it might appear counterintuitive for a giant occasion, Ospina says the objective was to create a low-key expertise, and that began with the skin-care steps.

“I used Crème Royale Beautè Elegant Masks, adopted by the B21 Extraordinaire Youth Reset Serum, the Radiance Raise Firming Eye Contour and the Magnificent Lip Balm.”

For her make-up, Ospina needed to “prolong the radiant results of the skincare,” and used the “All Over Highlighter Stick, Multi Soleil Pressed Powder, Orlane Lash Primer, adopted by Curling Mascara Panoramic Impact, Absolute Eye Pencil in 01 on the highest of her eyelids, and Lip Up lip gloss in 07 and 01 on prime.”

Whereas she’s a fan of 111SKIN masks—”particularly when touring”—and Valmont Renewing Pack when she’s “splurging,” as Gugino shared with us again in a 2021 cowl shoot, make-up makes up the position relating to her skilled life.

“I typically uncover key parts of the characters I play by way of make-up, hair and wardrobe fittings. I at all times ask myself, ‘Are they the form of one that thinks about magnificence or not?’ Most ‘actual’ folks have morning rituals, they repeat them each day and people rituals are vital. So, I take a while to think about if that is the kind of one that has a five-minute morning regime earlier than strolling out of the home—the lady who places on her black eyeliner and a few lip balm and that’s it.”

The 52-year-old 12 months previous additionally tends to maintain stress to a minimal.

“Sweating the small stuff by no means advantages us, however the hurt it does to our well-being turns into extra obvious over time,” she shared. “I’m rather more keen on connecting with these I like and specializing in creating alternatives to do what I like extra now than ever. I determine if I maintain myself busy with that, there’s much less time to fret!”

As for Gugino’s hair, that additionally began with some self-care.

“I began Carla’s hair-color session by fortifying her hair with an Olaplex Professional Stand-Alone Remedy,” says celeb colorist Chad Kenyon, who did the colour earlier than the massive day. “Subsequent, I combined up a world gloss with R+Co Stellar demi-permanent colour, making a creamy-rich multidimensional brunette. I then gave her the Olaplex Professional 4-in-1 Moisture Masks which is like extraordinarily refined pores and skin look after the hair, full of ceramides, amino acids and important oils.”

Gugino’s day-of up-do was courtesy of celeb hairstylist Enzo Angileri. “The look I did for Carla was based mostly on what’s the number-one factor—proportions,” he says. “The face, neck, cheekbones, purse and the costume. I merely blow-dried the hair after I utilized a pair drops of Pure Diamond Crystals by Alfaparf for max shine and softness. I then pulled up her hair in a ponytail and I styled it, ending with a really mild spray of Rene Furterer Laque Vegetale Forte.”

Additionally on the skin-care menu: A bit of secret weapon. “We used Leonor Greyl Oil on the arms to present some additional glow,” Gugino shared.