The Secret to Oprah's Flawless Beat? This Japanese Foundation | Essence (2024)

When it comes to looking absolutely flawless, no one does it quite like Oprah. From the red carpettoThe Royal Wedding, the media mogul always shows up looking like a true vision.

And while she is aginggracefully, like the rest of us, she too enjoysand has fun getting allmade up.

Oprah’s favorite foundation?Koh Gen Do, a 32-year-old Japanese brand. According to her long-term makeup artist Derrick Rutledge, Oprah wore the brand’s Moisture Foundation in shades 302 and 303 to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials.

Happy #RoyalWedding #Saturday #Family from #London!!!! By now, it's no Secret that @oprah attended the #fairytale #Wedding of the year!!! From her @philiptreacy Hat that stole the show, to the Last Minute, #Beautiful Baby #Pink #Dress, Created, so Lovingly, by the lady herself, @stellamccartney and her Tremendous team....well, mouth's Dropped as #Oprah, who was one of the First Guest to Arrive, showed up Spectacularly pulled together from Head to Toe!!! And how Ecstatic was I to be apart of this Historic day, being apart of her #Beauty Team!!!!! Let me take take you on a brief breakdown of the Beauty process. After Moisturizing Oprah's face, two shades of @kohgendo #foundation was used to even out her complexion and before setting the face with Two shades of Translucent Loose Powder, Brown shadow contoured along the #Jawline &under the chin, under the cheek bone, and at the bridge of the #nose, then #Chestnut and Pink #blush was used on the cheeks. Once that #brow was created, careful detail went into making sure the #eyeshadow was bold, but yet, still soft enough for a #wedding. A Smoky Eye that went from A Deep Dark Brown on the lid, a burgundy in the crease, and a Pale iridescent pink at the browbone was Seamlessly blended!!! Then a pair of Black #Wispy #Mink #Lashes completed the look!! Of course you need a #Lip that compliments the color of the outfit and can endure, at least 8 hours, without a Touch up!! I chose a #Liquid to #Matte brand, in shades of Pink, a Rich Brown Pink to line the lip and a pale pink to fill the lip then Blended. Once dry, a sheer pink #gloss was used to give the lips moisture. For a Healthy, Warm #Glow, a light dusting of Trace Gold was swept over the cheeks, chin, forhead and down the center of the nose. Now Scroll Left <-------and see just my day started before Queen O headed to the #RoyalWedding !!! #derrickrutledge #London #Windsorcastle #ilovewhatido

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The brand, which started with a search for natural skin protection, has since become a cult-favoriteand well-kept secretamongst industry professionals. It’s packed withtraditional Asian botanicals and rooted in homeopathy andhas several foundations and skincare products.The foundationshave an amazingly natural finish and provide the perfect amount of coverage that lasts throughout the day.

And while we’ve long been fans of Koh Gen Do, it is important to notethere is quite a bit of work that needs to be done to expand their foundation range, something the brandhas acknowledged toESSENCE. But ifyou can find your shade, there’s no doubt you’ll love it since it is Oprah-approved.

The Secret to Oprah's Flawless Beat? This Japanese Foundation
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What foundation does Oprah use? ›

Oprah's favorite foundation? Koh Gen Do, a 32-year-old Japanese brand. According to her long-term makeup artist Derrick Rutledge, Oprah wore the brand's Moisture Foundation in shades 302 and 303 to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's nuptials.

How did Oprah lose weight? ›

Oprah Winfrey combines weight-loss medication with hiking, working out and eating 'a healthy diet' In the Monday night special, Winfrey spoke with medical experts and guests who have taken weight-loss medications and experienced drastic physical and mental changes (mostly positive, though some negative).

What products does Oprah use on her face? ›

Oprah loves the Dew Revive Hydration Stick. She called it, a “multipurpose balm that adds glow.” While some will try any trick to get rid of oily skin, those with dry patches know the struggle of trying to add a glow to their complexion—minus the excess oil. This product claims to quench dry skin and add dewiness.

What brand of foundation do celebrities use? ›

A favorite of Robert Sesnek and Priscilla Valles, Dior's Forever Fluid Skin Glow foundation is ideal for light coverage and a natural, dewy look.

What foundation do celebrity makeup artists use? ›

Celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips has shared that she uses the Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in the shades Sand and Golden on Addison Rae. If that isn't enough to convince you, just know the product also has over three thousand five-star reviews on Sephora.

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