How to re-create Miss USA makeup straight from the pageant
Making up all 51 Miss USA contestants could either be considered a huge honor or a huge challenge. Celebrity makeup artist, Darac, settles on both.
The creator of Darac Beauty compares his role as the official backstage makeup artist for the pageant to that of the makeover stylists on "American Idol." "I'm giving them style," he says. But stage lighting always poses a hurdle for makeup artists. Add high definition TV to the equation and you've got even more pressure. Lucky for Darac, his beauty pageant subjects provide an excellent starting point.
Darac will provide contestants with three distinct looks. Natural/debutante for swimwear, smouldering and smoky for eveningwear and '40s glam for the rest of the show. Take a look at Darac's beauty regime for each of the looks to re-create them on your own.
Natural/Debutante
Eyes: Dior 5 Color Eyeshadow in sunset cafe, $56, Christian Dior Perfume & Cosmetics
Cheeks: Laura Gellar Blushing Beauties Blush-n-Brighten in golden apricot, $29.50, lauragellar.com
Lips: DuWop Real Lipstick in Marlene, $18, shop.duwop.com
Smouldering and Smoky
Eyes: Dior 5 Color Iridescent Eyeshadow in earth reflection, $56, Christian Dior Perfume & Cosmetics; Kat Von D Autograph eyeliner in puro amor, $16, Sephora; Darac Beauty Expedition mascara, $19.50, daracbeauty.net
Cheeks: Lancome Blush Subtil in shimmer mocha havana, $29.50; Darac Beauty Feature Focus, $39.50, daracbeauty.net
Lips: Kevyn Aucoin Lip Tint lipstick in dantique, $23, Neiman Marcus; Lancome Juicy Tubes in sun bronze, $18, Nordstrom
'40s Glam
Eyes: Kat Von D Rock-n-Roll Eyeshadow Duos in confessional and six-shooter, $20 each, Sephora; Laura Gellar Brow Marker in dark brown, $22, lauragellar.com; Darac Beauty Expedition mascara, $19.50, daracbeauty.net
Cheeks: NARS Creme Blush in cactus flower, $25, Saks Fifth Avenue; Darac Beauty Sifted Blur, $32, daracbeauaty.net
Lips: Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick in underrated, $18, Sephora; Kat Von D Sheer Lightening Lip Gloss in strutter, $18, Sephora
