The Downton Abbey film is landing in cinemas this week and I couldn't be more excited to see the sequel of the 2019 movie. I can't wait to see what the new storyline entails and what the Crawley sisters get up to.
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The period drama was set in the 1930s and I am obsessed with that era; from the 20s style drop dresses to the directional haircuts.
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When it comes to makeup, it's all about the natural look on set. As someone who doesn't always have time to apply a full face, I fully embrace this vibe! Mascara wasn't invented then, so women had to make their own version.
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During the first series, makeup artist Ann Oldham tended to the actress's faces and told the MailOnline exactly what she used to get the stars Crawley ready.
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She said in 2011: "The actresses must look beautiful without seeming to wear make-up at all."
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Embracing the pale was evident, bronzer was seriously off the menu. To create a flawless base, Ann used 'Le Blanc de Chanel' primer, followed by 'Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation' which gave that immaculate yet natural glow. Ann explained: "Pale foundation highlights dark shadows, so I use one a shade darker than their natural skin tone."
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That 'English Rose' flushed cheek was all the rage at the time, and Ann used a Stila product on both the cheeks and the lips. The makeup artist recommended that you should apply it to the apples of your cheeks and add a hint to the lips, which 'enhances their natural pinkness.'
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Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary, famously said that mascara was banned on set. Ann mirrors this notion, explaining: "We dye the actresses’ lashes and encourage them to grow their brows to frame the eyes naturally."
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Keeping the character's skin squeaky clean and cleansed is imperative once filming is done. Ann used the Sisley makeup remover, and "a drop lavender oil on to a warm face flannel to soothe their complexions."
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