Mikey Madison's "'70s Italian" Makeup Look Just Became My Roman Empire—8 Products to Re-Create

I'm a beauty editor who's covered award shows for nearly 10 years. I feel like I've almost seen it all, so I rarely get excited about a red carpet makeup look unless it's really something special. That's the case with Mikey Madison's 2025 BAFTAs look. The actress, who was awarded Best Leading Actress for her role in Anora, appeared on the red carpet with a sophisticated, "'70s Italian" inspired makeup look. I was instantly obsessed. In fact, I haven't stopped thinking about it since.
Celebrity makeup artist Melissa Hernandez created the look, using the famed Italian actress Virna Lisi as a reference. "For Mikey's BAFTA look, we were channeling that effortless, sultry vibe of '70s Italian icon Virna Lisi—timeless, but still modern and cool," she says. "Her custom gown was so sleek and simple, so I wanted the makeup to add a bit of soft, smoldering depth, especially around the eyes. Nothing too heavy, just that perfect balance of polish and ease. And with the vintage Tiffany necklace tying everything together, the whole look felt so chic and effortless."
I was determined to recreate the look as soon as possible, so I waited with bated breath to find out which products Hernandez used. Luckily, I have all the details, and I'm sharing them with you. Keep scrolling to see all eight exact items.
To no one's surprise, Hernandez used Armani Beauty's iconic Luminous Silk Foundation to perfect Madison's complexion. With medium coverage, a natural finish, and up to 24-hour wear time, it's no wonder this foundation is so famous. Hernandez mixed the shades 1.5 and 3 for a perfect match.
Hernandez finished Madison's eye makeup look with a swipe of a soon-to-be-released mascara (more on that later). She paired her sultry eye makeup with a neutral, rosy-pink lip color. It was Armani Beauty's Lip Power Lipstick in the shade 104, which is described as a "medium beige mauve."

Kaitlyn McLintock is a Beauty Editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She has 10 years of experience in the editorial industry, having previously written for other industry-leading publications, like Byrdie, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, and others. She covers all things beauty and wellness-related, but she has a special passion for creating skincare content (whether that's writing about an innovative in-office treatment, researching the benefits of a certain ingredient, or testing Wholesale Replica Bag and greatest at-home skin device). Having lived in Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas, she has since relocated back to her home state, Michigan. When she's not writing, researching, or testing beauty products, she's working through an ever-growing book collection or swimming in the Great Lakes.
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