Lifestyle Mirror

Diane Kruger took to the red carpet last night for the New York screening of her latest film, Farewell, My Queen. Kruger is a veritable fashion darling—a dear friend of Karl Lagerfeld and a spokeswoman for Calvin Klein fragrance—but she’s notoriously minimal when it comes to beauty. If her various interviews with the tabloids are to be believed, the actress does her own makeup. And while her answers to questions like, “What are your skin secrets?” include vague tips like “I quit smoking,” or, “I sleep a lot,” we’re tempted to dig a little bit deeper into her regimen. She may be beauty’s Greta Garbo, but we’ve selected some products for you to recreate her look with ease.

A glow like Kruger’s is certainly not just the byproduct of healthy lungs. Insiders have been raving about SK-II’s Facial Masks for years (and rightfully so). Add fifteen minutes of downtime before your makeup application to really get the best from your skin. After foundation (we’ve noticed top makeup artists raving about Armani’s Luminous Silk for pristine coverage), apply a light-reflecting white shadow to the corners of your eyes with a small brush. Then, apply to the brow bone, the bridge of your nose, and to the cupid’s bow—we recommend Vincent Longo’s version. Easy does it on the eyes: a subtle liner for extra pop (try Laura Mercier’s in brown, not black) with a swipe of mascara (Urban Decay’s gives you extra long lashes) for an elegant statement. As for that perfect, peachy-pink lip color, we thought Chanel’s Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Color offers the perfect, silky (not glossy) finish that Diane has here. Try it in Excessive, a shade that will work on any skin tone. Finish it up with a loose powder like MAC's, and you're red carpet ready. —Phillip Picardi