The Classic California Beauty

"The O.C." makeup department head, Joni Powell, explains how she created four different "beauty personalities" based on the female leads and their characters. And now for some of that classic SoCal beauty, courtesy of Kirsten Cohen (played by Kelly Rowan).

The Classic California Beauty

The type: "Kirsten is put together; her look is clean and wealthy," says Joni.

The how-to's: Mix one part Chanel Sheer Brilliance luminizer with three parts Shiseido Cream Foundation in "Natural Deep Okra"; blend onto face for a "peachy, opal sheen," Joni details. Follow by Shiseido Corrective Concealer where needed. Add Stila's Pewter shadow to make "blue eyes like Kelly's pop." Finish with Chanel Powder Blush in "Rose Bronze" and Chanel Hydrabase Lipstick in "Energy," a soft pink.

Hot tip: Rouge has rules! "Teens should apply blush on the apples of cheeks; in your '20s and '30s, start in the apple and blend out and up."


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