Category Archives: cosmetics in tv shows

Agent Carter (2015)

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hayleyatwell_besamelipstick_bornunicornHave you ever wondered what is the exact lipstick shade worn by Agent Margaret “Peggy” Carter (Hayley Atwell), the Marvel character who is among the founders of S.H.I.E.L.D.? The British actress, who’s currently filming the tv series Agent Carter, revealed it on her Twitter account. When it comes to retro and glamourous shades, there’s one way to go: Bésame Cosmetics. The lipstick worn by Hayley is Red Velvet, a 1946-inspired colour.

besame_redvelvet_bornunicornIt’s a deep red with a semi-matte finish, suitable for everyday wear. It’s one of the Bésame lipsticks I’ve tried, thanks to lovely samples I received from the American brand, and I can assure you it’s a fantastic colour. If you are red-lipstick lovers, you must have it in your collection.

How to Get Away with Murder S01E03 (Smile or Go to Jail)

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macrubywoo_bornunicornA couple of weeks ago I binge-watched the ABC legal dramaHow to Get Away with Murder and I fell in love with the make-up of Bonnie Winterbottom (Liza Weil). It’s very similar to my everyday make-up, which means bare face and eyes but ruby red lips. The shade used on her is fantastic, so I turned to Twitter to ask the show’s make-up artist more about it. Sergio Lopez-Rivera was so kind to answer my question and revealed he uses Ruby Woo by MAC on the actress. This shade is among my favourites ever, but I must admit it looks more vibrant on Liza, probably because of her fair complexion, which makes the colour pop.

American Horror Story S04E06 (Bullseye)

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royaltyhairnet_bornunicornDandy Mott (Finn Wittrock) buys some beauty stuff for the Tattler twins. His purchases include Bésame Cosmetics cake mascaras and lipsticks (in the trademark red velvet pouch) and Royalty hair nets (in their original 1950s packaging). He also buys compacts, hair clips, Band Aid tin boxes, satin headbands and eyelash curlers.

American Horror Story S04E05 (Pink Cupcakes)

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americanhorrorstoryfreakshow_s04e05_bornunicorn (2)besame_cakemascara_bornunicornSeveral Bésame Cosmetics products on Elsa Mars’s dressing table. First of all, we can see a cake mascara, that can be used as eyeliner, too.

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Friends S07E24 (The One With Chandler and Monica’s Wedding)

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narspalette_bornunicornMonica Geller (Courtney Cox) is ready to put her make-up on using a NARS palette.

The episode aired in May 2001, so I wonder what was Monica’s palette. Probably the now-iconic American Beauty, which I think was the first palette of the brand, combining four neutral powder eyeshadows, two Multiples and four neutral lipsticks.