Whether it’s for the catwalk, a movie or magazine cover, celebrity makeup artists always know which beauty products will create a flawless, beautiful finish and Derrick Rutledge is no exception. The makeup artist and beauty expert’s brushes has graced the faces of some seriously famous clientele from R&B singer Chaka Khan to Former First Lady Michelle Obama and now? He is Oprah Winfrey’s go-to makeup artist.
Rutledge shares his seven go-to beauty products to create that everyday flawless finish:
Foundation: Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation
Lipstick: NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment
Lip gloss: Anastasia Lip Gloss
False Lashes: Danessa Myricks Elevation Lashes
Mascara: L’Oréal Voluminous Mascara and/or Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara
“Whatever line you find, just make sure it works for you,” advises Rutledge. “And remember: if you look good then you feel good.”