What I Do: Michelle Trachtenberg's Red-Carpet-Ready Tips

This Mercy and Gossip Girl actress gives the lowdown on what gets her red-carpet-ready. Follow her tips for your next big night out.

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Michelle Trachtenberg, Actress

Michelle's beauty stats: Mid-20s; blue eyes; long, color-treated hair.

Beauty obsession: Kate Somerville facials

"Rather than splurge on a sunscreen, I head to the drugstore. Since I have really fair skin, I have to make sure that I'm always wearing SPF to keep my skin healthy and vibrant. Here are my other top picks that keep me looking flawless and camera-ready."

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Put Your Best Face Forward

"I use facialist Kate Somerville's products the night before an event to make sure my skin is glowing and hydrated. The day of, I use Armani Luminous Silk Foundation to give me a camera-ready look."

Foundation, $59; bloomingdales.com

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Stand Out and Smile

"On the red carpet, your smile is everything; it's the secret to making every photo a great one. In the days leading up to a big event on and off the red carpet, I use the new Crest and Oral-B 3D White collection to give me a smile that stands out. The new strips and paste are my secret smile weapons."

Whitestrips, $54.99; drugstore.com

Toothpaste, $3.99; drugstore.com

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On-the-Go Must-Have

"I always carry my favorite gloss, my BlackBerry, and an eyelash curler in my purse at red carpet events."

Stila Lip Glaze in Vanilla, $22; sephora.com

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Relax and Restore

"The night before a big red carpet event, I'll take a bath using Molton Brown Warming Eucalyptus Shower Gel. It makes for a relaxing night's sleep and a beautiful morning."

$28, amazon.com

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Let the Music Play

"When getting ready for a big event, I listen to upbeat pop music like Lady Gaga, Madonna, or Britney Spears. I love preparing for an event in a positive, energetic way."
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Accessory Must-Have

"Jewelry can make or break an outfit! Currently, I am loving the jewelry I designed with Coach for its Poppy Collection — it's girlie, fun, yet sophisticated at the same time and perfect for spring."

Michelle Trachtenberg for Poppy is no longer available, but visit coach.com for current collection.

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