Get Rachel McAdams Entire Look From This Conan O'Brien Appearance 20 Years Ago — With These 8 Products
Not a week goes by where we don’t think about this look. We’re deranged. We know.
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by The Candidly Team
Let’s get right into. Here she is:
Image: NBC
Now, it’s very possible the perfection of this look is because that particular shade of blonde is so soft, so striking, so utterly reminiscent of all those gorgeous, unbrassy blonde bombshells from the 1950s, and without that, our makeup recreation is immaterial.
But if we’re really going down that path, it’s also highly possible that what allows this makeup look to really sing is the fact that it’s on the features of a huge movie star who is preternaturally beautiful and possesses a near-perfect face.
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So let’s, for a moment, just ignore those things. Mmk?
Because we actually think this look is not only possible, but wildly doable, even for those of us who are helpless at makeup. Furthermore, we feel that it’s the kind of look that will be really, really lovely on almost anyone. And it only takes a handful of products to get a very similar sun-kissed look. And you can get it all from one brand, our beloved Merit, which happens to be running a 20-30% off sale on some of our favorite things.
1. The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick
This is the heartbeat of this whole thing—a skin-like type of coverage that doesn’t cake or sink into wrinkles and texture. This one is both a foundation and concealer, so it leaves the skin blurred in a manner not unlike a filter. The site also has a very smart shade finder* so you never make a mistake. It’s the dream for dryer, more mature skin and sets the tone for a very vital glow, which brings us to…
Price: $38
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2. Bronze Balm Sheer Bronzer
We cannot ignore the elephant in the room any longer. Most of us look more beautiful when we are bronzed. Not ALL of us. Most. Of course there are alabaster-complected beauties among us. But in this case, Rachel M is bronzed to the heavens, and there is zero shimmer to be seen. We looooooove Merit Bronze Balm* because A. It gives the most natural glow. Nothing muddy, nothing orangey, it just looks like you’ve been kissed by the actual sun on a skiing vacation. (Seine* is what would match Rachel’s look) and B. It’s so sheer you can’t mess it up.
Price: $32
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3. Flush balm Cheek Color
This is another specific product that’s sort of essential, because it’s gorgeously sheer and skin-blurring . The color “cheeky” is that perfect, perfect pink that looks good on everyone, though you could choose the more sultry “bespoke” if you decide not to use bronzer. Both the color and the glow last all day.
Price: $30
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4. Signature Lipstick
This is one of those gorgeous, “your lips but better” colors that we look for our whole lives than buy 5 of them at once just in case the brand ever dare stop making it. The color is called “classic,” and we can think of no name more fitting. Whatever tone/undertone you, are, this color will look gorj on you.
Price: $22 (20% off)
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5. Signature
Lip Liner In Bespoke
This liner had been out of stock for months, so when it came back, specifically the color bespoke*, we bought 5. We couldn’t live like that again. This liner is unlike any liner we have ever tried—see this article to see it in action. The before and after is almost not to be believed. It creates almost like a shadow around the lips but never looks linery. It’s sheer so it gives amazing definition but is impossible to mess up. We will truly never use another lip liner ever again.
Price: $24
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6. Lip gloss in biarritz
We try a million lip glosses a year, but nothing is as ideal for mature lips as Merit’s tinted lip oil. Never sticky or clumpy, just that unbelievable shine. The nude pink “biarritz” is never not in our handbag.
Price: $19 (20% off)
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7. Clean Lash Lengthening Mascara
Brown mascara is key for this very soft look, and thank GOD our beloved Merit recently came out with one. If you love long, feathery lashes that never clump, while never irritating even the most sensitive eyes, welcome to your new favorite mascara.
Price: $28
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Solo Shadow Eye Color
These shadows are buttery soft and don’t crease or sink into fine lines. The colors are so buildable and creamy, you can replicate Rachel’s sultry smoky eye with zero skill. We recommend blending the shade “midcentury*,” a soft, warm brown and “brun*,” a deep brown to get that smoky wash of color. And if you have brown eyes, use the shade “midnight*” on the lash line, because nothing is prettier than navy on a brown eye.
Price: $18 (30% off certain shades)
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