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Dec 20 2011 06:00 PM ET

Scarlett Johansson Doesn’t ‘Slop Around’ in Sweats

Scarlett Johansson Honey Facial
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After refusing to wear makeup in We Bought a Zoo, Scarlett Johnasson reveals that when she’s not portraying a character, she’s actually quite fond of putting on a face.

“I always like to put a little bit of makeup on,” she tells Style.com. “I’m not the kind of person that just slops around in sweatpants. I like to feel a little more together — you never know who you’re going to see out there!”

“My absolute must-have is a really rich and vibrant red lipstick,” she reveals of the look that has become synonymous with her red-carpet bombshell motif. “I always keep red lipstick in my bag because I never know when I might show up to an event and be completely underdressed. I feel like red lipstick is the cure-all for everything.”

Dec 14 2011 04:00 PM ET

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Scarlett Johansson Refused to Wear Makeup for ‘We Bought a Zoo’

Scarlett Johansson: No Makeup in We Bought a Zoo
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At the New York premiere of We Bought a Zoo, Scarlett Johansson’s skin shimmered with glacier-blue shadow and baby pink gloss: a far cry from her character, who shuns the stuff entirely.

To play an animal caretaker alongside Matt Damon in what she calls a “decrepit Grey Gardens of a zoo,” Johansson felt that the audience wouldn’t believe her in the role if she were wearing fake eyelashes and lip plumper. Hence, a strict adherence to a no-makeup policy, she tells Vanity Fair.

And this isn’t the first time the 27-year-old has augmented her looks for a role: Jon Favreau, who directed the star in Iron Man 2, tells the magazine, “Scarlett was not the logical first choice for the Black Widow,” but when she auditioned for the role, “she had red hair. She said, ‘I wanted to show you that I was serious.’

“She’s uniquely beautiful,” he continues. “She’s smart and talented. That’s a tough combo to beat.”

–Justine Harman

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Dec 13 2011 04:30 PM ET

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Kate Winslet’s ‘Golden’ Gift Idea

Kate Winslet: Titanic 3D Star Talks Aging and Autism
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Hats off to Kate Winslet for making the act of giving that much more beautiful. After lending her voice to the documentary A Mother’s Courage: Talking Back to Autism, Winslet founded the Golden Hat Foundation, named after a featured poem of the same name.

“Lancôme has given me the strength to go all the way, and I know this will open many doors,” the brand ambassadress says of the company’s Golden Hat range. Comprised of holiday-ready luminous powders, moisture-rich lipsticks and five new shades of nail polish, the collection “is so stunning and gorgeous and perfect for now,” Winslet tells Stylelist. “I mean, the colors are really festive.”

Ranging from $15-$40, the products, which are embossed with the foundation’s signature hat, help to promote awareness for children afflicted with non-verbal autism. (The actress has also spearheaded a book initiative of the same name, which features a slew of celebs all wearing the same golden topper.)

Dec 13 2011 03:00 PM ET

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How Olivia Wilde’s Makeup Complements Her ‘Strong Jaw’

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Rich auburn hair, kohl-rimmed eyes and chiseled cheekbones may describe Olivia Wilde now, but the new face of Revlon has had her fair share of beauty blunders.

“I’ve been having my makeup done professionally for 12 years, but I still don’t know how to contour my eyes,” she tells FASHIONetc. “I could never put fake lashes on myself; it would be such a disaster! They would end up in my eyeball.”

Dec 09 2011 01:30 PM ET

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Amanda Seyfried’s Hair Advice: ‘Don’t Wash It!’

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Nearly a year after being named the face of Clé de Peau Beauté, Amanda Seyfried is still singing the Japanese beauty brand’s praises.

“I’m really scared of the sun,” the fair-skinned star, who adheres to a strict skincare routine, tells Stylelist. “During the day, I use the Gentle Protective Emulsion moisturizer with SPF,” she details. “And I don’t go to bed without putting on La Crème. It smells really good and when I wake up, I know my face is going to feel really good.”

To juxtapose her alabaster complexion, Seyfried relies on the brand’s darker lipsticks and eye-opening mascaras. “Clé de Peau’s Mascara keeps my eyelashes curled even though they’re really straight,” she gushes.

But the secret to her doll-like look lies in the perfectly tousled hair, of course. “Don’t wash it!,” she recommends. “I wash my hair every three days which is something I would’ve never imagined years ago, but I also use dry shampoo and my hair is even healthier.”

–Justine Harman

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Dec 06 2011 04:30 PM ET

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Dita von Teese: Being Beautiful Takes Practice

Dita von Teese Shows Off Her Beauty Routine
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A quick review of the past decade in the life of Dita von Teese and two things become abundantly clear: the woman never ages, and she always looks perfect.

There’s good reason for that: Von Teese’s trademark look — alabaster skin, doe eyes and pin-up curls — is the result of years of perfecting the routine. “Practice is everything when it comes to beauty,” she tells Stylist.co.uk readers. “If I don’t do my eyeliner for a week or so, I’m not so good at it.”

To that end, the burlesque star, who always does her own hair and makeup, relies on an arsenal of products including Diorific lipstick, M.A.C rougemarie nail polish and hot rollers for a photo finish.

And just because she recycles her red carpet looks doesn’t mean the star gets ready in a hurry. “One of the things that I do to have a glamorous day is take a bit of time to put on makeup and choose clothes that I like to wear,” she says, emphasizing the importance of an area designated to primping. “[Always] have a good vanity place to do your makeup and a place with good lighting — natural light is the best.”

–Justine Harman

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Dec 01 2011 06:00 PM ET

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Cyndi Lauper Works to Empower LGBT Youth … Through Lipstick

Cyndi Lauper World AIDS Day Makeup
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Cyndi Lauper has a message for struggling LGBT youth: You’re not alone. “A lot of people are feeling bad about themselves, and when you’re a teenager you’re self destructive,” she tells PEOPLE. “But what seems terrible now won’t be terrible 10 years down the line. It’s not as bleak as it looks. You’ll get through it. You are precious. Protect yourself.”

Those words of caution come on World AIDS Day, a time to remember those who’ve lost their lives and those who are fighting to stay alive. “If you get yourself sick with AIDS, you’ll either be dead or living with AIDS,” Lauper says firmly. “It’s hard to go through life with a compromised immune system. AIDS is 100 percent preventable … but it’s 100 percent not curable.”

Lauper spent her World AIDS Day at the LGBT Youth Center in New York’s West Village, stuffing goodie bags for teens in need with an army of volunteers from M.A.C. Lauper has worked with the cosmetic brand for a number of years, specifically focusing on the Viva Glam collection and the charitable work of the M.A.C AIDS Fund. To date, the fund has raised more than $224 million to fight HIV/AIDS, and counts Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj among its supporters.