Lupita Nyong’o’s BAFTA Beauty: A Candlelit Glow with a Classic Chanel Red

Lupita Nyong’o never fumbles the beauty game, and her BAFTA look was no exception. Teaming up with her longtime makeup artist, Nick Barose, the actress delivered a masterclass in timeless elegance—think luminous skin, perfectly sculpted cheeks, and a red lip so iconic it practically deserves its own award.

The secret to her radiant complexion? The Chanel Jeux De Lumières Highlighter Palette, which added a soft-focus glow that looked like she was perpetually standing in the best golden-hour lighting. Nick Barose knows exactly how to enhance Lupita’s rich complexion, and this highlighter didn’t just sit on the skin—it melted in seamlessly, making her look lit from within.

But let’s talk about that lip. A red this good needs its own moment. Lupita wore the NEW Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Les Pearles in 458 Sensuelle—a rich, blue-based red with a velvety finish that struck the perfect balance between bold and sophisticated. It’s giving Old Hollywood but with a modern, Parisian edge.

Between the candlelit glow and the classic crimson pout, Lupita was the epitome of effortless glamour.

Makeup Artist: Nick Barose. Hair Stylist: Vernon Francois.