ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Get ready with Colman Domingo for the 96th Academy Awards

A multi-talented actor and renaissance man, Colman Domingo, left his mark on the red carpet at the 96th Academy Awards 2024. He attracted attention not only with his graceful beauty and delicate style, but additionally with his immense talent, as he was nominated for his phenomenal performance in the star-studded biopic. His look was accomplished by a make-up artist Jamie Richmond, who used Danessa Myricks products to reinforce Colman’s signature features in the grooming process. “We kept it sharp and classic for the evening,” Richmond told ESSENCE. “Colman redefined what a main character looked like.”

Domingo not only met the high expectations set for him by the team – he delivered. He strutted onto the carpet wearing a black double-breasted Louis Vuitton jacket, embellished with gold crystal buttons and paired with flared trousers tailored so perfectly you can paint on them. In addition, the clean, snow-white shirt was an ideal contrast to his dark outfit finished with a Louis Vuitton brooch. Domingo’s glam needed to reflect the sartorial elegance he showed to the masses, and here Richmond didn’t disappoint.

To achieve such a dynamic look, Richmond says the key to creating sure your outfit doesn’t disintegrate with out a perfect face is to prep your skin – especially for men. “The basis of all good makeup is skin preparation,” explains Richmond. “Danessa Myricks Beauty makes really great prep products. My favorite is Original cosmetic oil AND Delicious water-based skin powder serum“

After prepping his skin, Richmond began the makeup process Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Serum skin tint to balance Domingo’s skin tone. To provide spot treatment and add depth to facial expression, the makeup artist used Cream Vision cover of the same brand, followed by touch Danessa Myricks Beauty Blurring Balm Powder to perfect the complexion and ensure the star is ready for the night. A key aspect of men’s grooming is the hairline, Richmond improved Domingo’s hairline and accentuated his facial expression with a touch Contour of cosmetic lotionand finalized the look with Aquaphor lip balm.