Lorde’s LACMA Natural Glow with Dr. Althea

While others arrived at the LACMA Art+Film Gala in full glam, Lorde floated in like she had just been misted by an ocean breeze somewhere in New Zealand. Bare-faced glow, soft golden accents — just cool, effortless radiance.

And the mastermind behind that luminosity? Celebrity makeup artist Amber Dreadon, who leaned into K-Beauty brand Dr. Althea to create a look that felt very Lorde: fresh, modern, and a little poetic.

The Prep: Where the Magic Happened

Amber didn’t pile on product — she engineered radiance from the ground up.

Dr. Althea Jelly Seal Dewy Mask
Consider this a moisture duvet for the face. The dual-layer gel mask hugs the skin like it’s afraid to let go, pumping in hydration until the complexion looks plush, juicy, and rested. Think: eight hours of sleep you absolutely did not get.

Aqua Marine Jelly Mist
Amber used this as both a pre-glam cool down and a finishing mist. It gives that “fresh air glow” — the kind you usually need a weekend in the countryside for.

Vitamin C Boosting Serum
Here’s where the gentle brightening came in. No sting, no irritation, no praying your skin doesn’t revolt. Just even tone and quiet radiance. With niacinamide and cica, it also calms any pre-red-carpet nerves the skin may be having.

345 Relief Cream
Hydration, smoothing, tone evening — the trifecta. This cream is like the skincare equivalent of speaking in soft, reassuring tones to your complexion.

The Result

The makeup simply rested on the skin — no cakiness, no heaviness, no “stage makeup at 7pm under twelve spotlights” energy. Just softly highlighted cheekbones, a wash of warm gold on the eyes, and a lip that looked kissed rather than “applied.”

It was simple. Intentional. And deeply Lorde-coded.

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