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Meet our first celebrity-double finalist, whose look was inspired by Evangeline Lilly.



We bring the best out of our second celebrity-double finalist, whose look was inspired by Beyonce.



Actress Diane Kruger was the inspiration for the look of our third celebrity-double finalist



Meet our last celebrity-double finalist, whose look was inspired by Terry Pheto.



Want to see more how-to videos? Visit Marie Claire's blog and see how their celebrity-doubles got their looks.

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Beautiful Toris Mnguni, 23, from Johannesburg was the obvious choice when it came to selecting Terry Pheto's double.

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'Once again we struck gold with Toris as Terry Pheto's lookalike,' says L'Oréal Paris makeup artist Sylvie Hurford.

• Sylvie applied Even Perfect Day Cream to smooth, prep and moisturise Toris's skin before the makeover. For glowing skin, cleanse your skin thoroughly every day using Even Perfect Facial Foam.
• Sylvie improved Toris's complexion with Infallible Liquid Make-up in Soft Sable and set it with a dusting of True Match Super-blendable Powder in Cappuccino N8.
• She focused on Toris's brows next, filling and extending them using an angle brush and the medium-brown shade in the Color Appeal Trio Pro in Golden Fidelity.
• Toris's eyes were highlighted and defined using Colour Appeal Trio Pro in Night and Day Black and Volume Million Lashes mascara to get a superstar finish.
• The key to this look is strong lips and eyes, so to complete Toris's Terry look, Sylvie chose Infallible Rouge lip colour in Forever Fuchsia. Finally, Resist & Shine Titanium nail polish in Punchy Pink was added for impact on nails.


]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00 +0200 Celebritise Me! Finalist #3 http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za//Beauty/celebritise-me/celebritise-me-finalist-3
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'This look is glamour personified,' says L'Oréal Paris makeup artist Sylvie Hurford. 'Diane has a chic sophistication that finds it's match in Leani's classic features.'

• Sylvie first prepped Leani's skin with Derma Genesis Nurturing Day Cream to boost the radiance of her complexion.
• For a flawless, matt finish, Sylvie used Infallible foundation, focusing on Leani's T-zone. She gently blended it with the professional-quality built-in brush to create an even skin tone.
• Leani's eyes were lined with Infallible liner in Chocolate Addiction and blended and set with Color Appeal Trio Pro eye shadow in Golden Fidelity.
• A coat of Extra-Volume Collagene mascara completed her 'Diane' eyes.
• Sylvie finished the makeover with a touch of True Match Blush and a slick of Infallible Peach lipstick.
• A spritz of Elnett Satin Hairspray kept Leani's up-do perfectly in place.

Look out for more star potential in upcoming issues.

See below for the L'Oréal Paris products used to perfect Leani's look:


]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:00 +0200 The Superstar Look http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za//Beauty/celebritise-me/the-superstar-look
The key to getting Beyoncé’s superstar look is in the eyes. We might balk at the thought of trying to create those smoky eyes, but the truth is, it’s not hard! The trick is to blend, blend and blend some more.

1. Line your eyes top and bottom and then smudge the liner with a brush or cotton bud.

2. Set the smudged area (which also provides the frame for the shape) with eye shadow. I absolutely love L’Oréal Infallible Mono Shadow, as it doesn’t fall or flake on to the under-eye area.

3. You need to create layers and depth in the eye area, so go over the outer corners with a slightly darker shadow, or a more intense version of the one you’re already using.

4. You may need to increase detail by sharpening up the outer edges of your eyes once more with a little liquid liner. My choice: L’Oréal Superliner in Carbon Black.

5. Don’t be shy with mascara! Or, if you’re feeling brave, apply a few individual false lashes coated in your favourite mascara.

The great thing about this look is that neutral is not an option. Go ahead and add a bold lip too. Because you’re worth it!

See how Sylvie perfected second Celebritise Me finalist, Shenel Reddy's Beyoncé makeover here.



]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:00 +0200 Celebritise Me! Finalist #2 http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za//Beauty/celebritise-me/celebritise-me-finalist-2
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'Starting with a flawless canvas is paramount,' says L'Oréal Paris makeup artist Sylvie Hurford. The L'Oréal Paris Even Perfect range gives skin a radiant glow perfect for any celebrity. Include a cleanser, toner and moisturiser in your regimen for a star complexion.

• Sylvie smoothed out Shenel's skin tone using Infallible Ultra Brush Foundation to give her a lasting finish.
• Next she lined her eyes with Contour Khôl pencil, and applied Color Infallible Mono Shadow in Endless Chocolat and two coats of Volume Million Lashes mascara in Black.
• Next: a slick of Infallible Le Rouge lip colour in Ravishing Red.
• Finally, Shenel's hair was scraped back and spritzed with L'Oréal Paris Studio Line Silk & Gloss hair spray for a shiny finish without static or stickiness.

Look out for more star potential in upcoming issues.

See below for the L'Oréal Paris products used to perfect Shenel's look:



]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00 +0200 Celebritise Me! Finalist #1 http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za//Beauty/celebritise-me/celebritise-me-finalist-1
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'This look is pure, pretty simplicity,' says L'Oréal Paris makeup artist Sylvie Hurford. 'Like Evangeline, Toni is young and naturally beautiful - we needed to enhance that, not hide it.'
• Sylvie moisturised Toni's skin before using True Match Minerals foundation in Golden Beige to conceal any redness or discoloration, focusing on the T-zone only.
• Next she accentuated Toni's eyes with Color Appeal Trio Pro in Chocolate Addiction and applied Double Extension Renewal Serum Inside mascara to her upper and lower lashes.
• A swirl of True Match Blusher in True Rose and a slick of Glam Shine 6H Volumizer Gloss in Addictive Peach completed the look.

Look out for more star potential in upcoming issues.

See below for the L'Oréal Paris products used to perfect Toni's look:



]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 12:00 +0200 Five Steps To Perfection http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za//Beauty/celebritise-me/five-steps-to-perfection
1. Be advised by trends and try to build them into your regular makeup routine. You'll never know until you try and it will keep your look fresh and updated. Remember, if it doesn’t work, you can always wash it off!

2. Take care of the basics. A good skincare regime and regular lash tinting and brow grooming is half the battle won.

3. Remember the three C’s. Even if you have less than no time in the morning, make sure you Conceal. Stick to the T-Panel or where the skin has the most discolouration or imperfection. Next, Curl your lashes, as it's an instant eye opener. Mascara sets the curl and keeps you looking perky all day. And finally, Colour. Using a little bit of blush or lip colour goes a long way. Make sure to find a great basic fallback for the days when you are racing out the door.

4. Go for balance. A great eye makeup is not going to detract or draw attention away from an uneven skin tone or dry lips – take a little bit of time for all the basics, and aim to perfect your least favourite features.

5. Find the right foundation colour for your skin tone – even if you have to mix two shades together. It will make the world of difference. Remember to check the shade on your jaw first (not on your hand) and go into natural light to check to see if it 'disappears'.

See how Sylvie perfected Celebritise Me finalist, Toni Olver's Evangeline Lilly makeover here.

  
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