Red carpet makeup is never just about foundation or highlighter it’s about the skin underneath. When complexion is calm, hydrated and supported, makeup doesn’t need to work as hard. It sits better, lasts longer and looks effortlessly luminous.
For Ali Larter's recent appearance at the Screen Actor Guild Awards, makeup artist Kelsey focused on creating the perfect canvas before a single drop of foundation was applied. Known for her refined, skin-first approach, Kelsey believes great makeup begins with thoughtful preparation.
To achieve that fresh, lit-from-within glow, she prepped exclusively with Ultraceuticals. The routine centered on gentle cleansing, intensive hydration and reinforcing the skin barrier ensuring the complexion remained balanced under bright lights and long hours.
Make-up Artist Kelsey shared:
“For Ali’s skin prep at the Actor Awards, I kept everything hydrated and balanced with Ultraceuticals. I began with the Ultra Calming Cleanser, a pH balanced formula that removes impurities without stripping the skin, ensuring we start with an ultra-clean but comfortable base. I followed with the Ultra B² Hydration Mask to replenish moisture since it’s designed to intensely hydrate and comfort, which helps create that soft, supple surface makeup loves.
Next, I layered the Ultra B² Hydrating Serum, which is rich in B vitamins to help reinforce the skin barrier and improve the appearance of fine lines and firmness. It gives the skin that plump, healthy bounce that allows foundation to sit seamlessly.
I then pressed in the Ultra Moisturiser Eye Cream to keep the under-eye smooth, so concealer sits crease free without settling, followed with the Ultra Moisturiser Cream that locks everything in with lasting hydration while reinforcing the skin barrier. I finished with Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturising SPF 50+ Mineral for broad spectrum protection that wears beautifully under makeup.
When the skin is calm, supported and protected, the makeup naturally looks fresher and lasts longer under red carpet lighting… perfect for Ali’s night at the Actor Awards.”
Products Kelsey used for Ali Larter's red carpet glow:
1. Ultraceuticals Ultra Calming Cleanser
A gentle, pH-balanced cleanser that removes impurities and excess oil without stripping the skin, leaving it calm, balanced and perfectly prepped for hydration.
2.Ultraceuticals Ultra B² Hydration Mask
An intensely hydrating mask enriched with Provitamin B5 to replenish moisture, comfort dehydrated skin and create a soft, supple surface makeup applies beautifully onto.
3.Ultraceuticals Ultra B² Hydrating Serum
A lightweight serum rich in B vitamins that deeply hydrates, supports the skin barrier and enhances plumpness for smoother, more seamless foundation application.
4.Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser Eye Cream
A nourishing eye cream that hydrates and smooths the delicate under-eye area, helping minimise fine lines and prevent concealer from creasing or settling.
5.Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser Cream
A deeply hydrating moisturiser that locks in moisture, reinforces the skin barrier and maintains lasting comfort for a balanced, radiant, makeup-ready complexion.
6.Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturising SPF 50+ Hydrating
A lightweight, broad-spectrum sunscreen that shields against UVA and UVB damage while hydrating the skin, sitting seamlessly under makeup without compromising glow.
By prioritising skin health with a clinically grounded routine, the result isn’t just a beautiful finish for one night under the lights. It’s skin that performs consistently and confidently.
