Daily Make-Up Secrets

The Vampire Diaries' make-up department head Essie Cha says working with Nina Dobrev has been fun. “She’s just so lovely, so sweet. She’s a prankster!” Cha says. Whether Dobrev’s pretending to have lost her wardrobe accessories or hiding onset when it’s time to shoot, the actress’s playful personality keeps the crew laughing. And, Cha adds, “Nina is so pretty and fun to put make-up on—she makes it easy!” 

Skincare

La Mer The Tonic, La Mer The Eye Concentrate, La Mer The Moisturizing Lotion, La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream

Foundation

Primer: Gerda Spillmann Hydro Pearls Make-up Primer. Foundation: Gerda Spillmann Bio Fond Cream Foundation in Top Chic Natural Beige

Concealer

AmazingCosmetics AmazingConcealer in Medium Beige

Powder

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores

Bronzer

IT Cosmetics Vitality Face Disc bronzer

Blush

IT Cosmetics Vitality Face Disc blush

Eye Shadow

Cha first primed the lid with AmazingCosmetics Eye Shadow Primer then followed with AmazingCosmetics Suede Collection in Wheat and IT Cosmetics Eye Shadow Trio in Pretty in Smoke. Of the Pretty-in-Smoke trio, Cha says, “I pretty much like to mix it and that’s how I get that effect; highlight color on the brow area, smoky navy blue on top and the side. And blending is key—but Nina has such beautiful eyes that it’s easy to blend.”

Eye Liner

Make-up Designory Cake Eyeliner in Black

Brows

Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in Medium Ash and Medium Brown, mixed; Anastasia Clear Brow Gel

Mascara

IT Cosmetics Hello Lashes

False Lashes

A couple of Ardell DuraLash Individual Lashes on the sides

Lips

Fresh Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15

Highlights / Countour

IT Cosmetics My Sculpted Face

Additional Information

AmazingCosmetics Velvet Mineral Pressed in Medium Beige/Light for touchups