What I Do: Alex's Red Carpet Makeup Look

The makeup that gets me looking gorgeous for a big night out. To see how these shades look on you, try our Instant Makeup Makeover!

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Alex Young, Emerging Pop Star

Alex's beauty stats: 21; curly hair; combination skin; part African American, part Native American, and part Russian. Always keeps skin moisturized and wears sunscreen.

"I love getting glammed up for a night out, but with so many products to choose from, it's easy to go overboard. I've learned to accentuate one or two features at a time — usually my eyes and cheeks."

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Bare Escentuals
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Bare Escentuals Warmth All-Over Face Color

"I always start off with this amazing powder, which acts as a cover-up and a bronzer. I apply it with a large brush (my favorite is from the Sephora Brand Professionel line) to get a natural-looking glow."

$18 at bareescentuals.com

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Make Up Forever
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Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes in Turquoise 7L

"Next, I define my eyes with Sephora Brand Nano Eyeliner in Midnight Black. For a more dramatic look, I'll layer a bright blue liner under the black one — it really makes my eyes pop."

$17 at sephora.com

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Nars Cosmetics
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Nars Duo Eye Shadow in Alhambra

"This shimmery combo gives my eyes a great sun-kissed sheen. I top it off with Dior DiorShow Mascara. I absolutely love this product since it really elongates my lashes."

$32 at narscosmetics.com

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Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour in Orange Blossom

"I'm a big fan of Laura Mercier's products, especially this golden pinky-peach blush, which creates that bronzed, glowy look that I love so much. The trick is to apply it right along the cheekbones for extra definition."

$24 at sephora.com

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Laura Mercier Lip Balm

"I can't live without this balm. I apply it under my lip color because it's moisturizing without being overly sticky. Even though it looks bright pink, it goes on practically clear."

$20 at sephora.com

Lorac Breakthrough Performance Lipstick in It Girl

"This soft coral color goes really well with the rest of my makeup. I always keep a tube of this and the Laura Mercier balm in my clutch so it's super-easy to reapply."

$22 at sephora.com

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