Florence Pugh Beauty And Makeup Routine For Oscars 2020

If Florence Pugh's mind-boggling performance in Midsommar didn't convince you she's one of the biggest breakout stars to watch, then her Oscar-nominated role as Amy March in Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of Little Women definitely did. Previous portrayals of the youngest March sister cast her as a selfish, melodramatic brat, but Pugh's version had us thinking, Maybe I'm actually an Amy. It also left us wanting to befriend the British star and steal her brow gel.

In our best attempt at the latter, we caught up with Pugh's go-to makeup artist, fellow Londoner Naoko Scintu, who divulged her step-by-step process for creating the actress' velvety complexion and brushed-up brows. Ahead, visual evidence of Pugh as a 2020 red-carpet (and Instagram) star on the rise — plus every beauty product currently in her routine.

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Velvet Skin

"Florence truly has one of the most gorgeous faces, with her big eyes and full lips," Scintu says. "My whole approach is about enhancing her natural beauty, and that starts with a fresh skin base."

Omorovicza Oxygen Booster

When it comes to skin care, Scintu tells us she's loyal to Hungarian brand Omorovicza. "I use the Oxygen Booster, which is like a lightweight plumping serum made from natural minerals sourced in Budapest, often followed by the brand's moisturizer, too," she says.

Omorovicza Oxygen Booster, 15ml, $90.00 Buy

Suqqu Nude Wear Liquid SPF 15

The key for foundation and concealer is a dewy finish. "I love Suqqu's liquid foundation on Florence," Scintu says. "It's a Japanese brand but they sell it at Harrods and Selfridges in London, and the finish is beautiful — so lightweight and fresh."

Suqqu Suqqu Nude Wear Liquid SPF 15, $52.00 Buy

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer

Bye Bye Undereye is Scintu's holy grail. "I love this concealer, and I always use it on Florence — and pretty much all my clients — because it's full coverage but wears like bare skin," she says.

It Cosmetics It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer, $27.00 Buy

Jurlique Silk Finishing Powder

To prevent excess shine on Pugh's oil-prone T-zone, Scintu pats on this translucent finishing powder. "Jurlique's rose silk powder is amazing because it's clean and natural, made with only Australian botanical ingredients, so it mattifies excess oil without clogging pores," she says.

Jurlique Jurlique Silk Finishing Powder, Rose, 0.35 oz, $29.00 Buy

Dewy Highlight

For highlighter and cheek color, Scintu picks formulas that are cream-based so that they mimic the skin's natural texture, only brighter and dewier.

Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate In Scintillate

"My favorite cream cheek/highlight palette of all time is Tom Ford's classic Shade & Illuminate," Scintu says. "The two-toned Scintillate shade comes with a soft champagne highlighter that instantly warms Florence's face."

Tom Ford Beauty Shade & Illuminate Cheeks, $88.00 Buy

Sensai Supreme Illuminator

Scintu often cocktails two different highlighter formulas, topping the Tom Ford illuminator with this pearlescent soft cream by Sensai. "I use my fingers and dab it over the high points of the skin," she says. "I also love it on the shoulders and collarbone for a subtle body glow."

Sensai Supreme Illuminator, $44.15 Buy

Feathered Brows

There's no way to admire Pugh without taking note of her gorgeously full and feathered brows — which are almost all natural. "Luckily, Florence wasn't a teen in the '90s, so she never over-tweezed her brows," Scintu says. "But I like to make her strong shape even more full, with a few tricks."

Glossier Brow Flick

According to Scintu, an eyebrow pen can be a brow girl's best friend. "I like to use a skinny felt-tip pen like Glossier's Brow Flick and use tiny brushstrokes to mimic the hair," she says.

Glossier Brow Flick, $18.00 Buy

Dior Diorshow Brow Styler

After added hair-like strokes, it's onto shading. "I use Dior's retractable brow pencil in a soft taupe brown to fill out the brow shape," Scintu continues. "It's ultra-fine so I get a lot of precision and a natural look."

Dior Diorshow Brow Styler, $29.00 Buy

Wide Eyes

"When it comes to the eyes, I always like to accentuate the wide and round shape," Scintu says. "For Florence, I don’t love a dark smoky eye, but sometimes I’ll play with a soft peach shadow or a shimmery lid."

Clé de Peau Intensifying Liquid Eyeliner

"This Clé de Peau liquid eyeliner pen is brilliant because it has two tips," Scintu says. "One side is thin and precise and the other is like a paintbrush, so we can do a little wing flick if we want extra definition."

Clé de Peau Beauté Intensifying Liquid Eyeliner, $55.00 Buy

Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara

"I'm so picky with mascara, but the best mascara I've ever used is Maybelline Full and Soft," Scintu says. "With it, the lashes stay up and fluttery, and they never fall."

Maybelline Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara, $8.99 Buy

Flushed Lips

Scintu tells us that she isn't a gloss girl or a huge fan of bright pigments: She prefers a balm-like YLBB (your lips but better) flush.

Suqqu Moisture Rich Lipstick

"I love this Suqqu Moisture Rich lip balm," Scintu says. "They have so many colors, but Number One is our favorite. It's a peachy tone that's sheer but moisturizing, and gives a healthy shine."

Suqqu SUQQU Moisture Rich Lipstick, $32.50 Buy

Surratt Moderniste Lip Pencil

To accentuate the contour of the lips, Scintu sometimes adds a nude lip liner, like this cream pencil by Surratt. "I love Surratt's Dew Drop foundation and this lip pencil," she says. "Both are super natural."

Surratt Moderniste Lip Pencil, $30.00 Buy