Sam Fine's Secrets To Queen Latifah's Grammy Look

"Often clients make requests," says makeup artist Sam Fine. "Last night, Queen had one request: she wanted to look natural with wonderful skin, sparse lashes and a great brow. Most of the time was spent perfecting the canvas."

Want to get Queen Latifah's natural look? Here's how...

FACE
Use a cream foundation to give skin a supple, flawless complexion. Next, apply a bit of powder to the t-zone only. This allows the outer perimeter of the skin to glow naturally. Layer on bronzer to add a glow, then follow with a bit of blush on the apples of the cheek. "Since Queen was wearing a strapless dress, I applied a thin layer of moisturizer to her shoulders and collar bone. Then I dusted on some bronzer to make draw a bit of attention and make them shimmer," says Sam.

Products to try: CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Pressed Powder, CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer in Ebony Bronze, CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals Foundation, CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals Blush in Shimmering Sands

EYES
Apply a small amount of highlighter to underneath the brow bone. Then use the same bronzer as a shadow and sweep it lightly across the eyelids. Use a smokey black pencil liner to line the upper lid and then smudge it with a deep ebony shadow. Apply a few coats of mascara. "I used barely any eyeshadow when creating this look. Very less is more," advises Sam. " An alternative to the deep ebony shadow could be a dark navy. As always when creating an eye for an awards show or event, don't forget your false lashes."

Products to try: CoverGirl Eye Enhancers in Shimmering Onyx, CoverGirl Outlast SmoothWear All-Day Eyeliner in Onyx

LIPS
Line the lips with a liner that is one shade darker than your natural color. Then apply a matching shimmering lip gloss on top. Voila! "The lips were extremely nude to compliment the rest of the classic look," says Sam.

Products to try: CoverGirl Wetslicks AmazeMint Lip Gloss in No Care Bare, CoverGirl Wetslicks Outlast Smoothwear Lip Liner in Nude

Jennifer Hudson's Super Bowl Makeup Scores A Touchdown

The 2009 Super Bowl on Sunday marked Jennifer Hudson's comeback, and she couldn't have looked more gorgeous as she sang the Star Spangled Banner. Makeup Artist Sam Fine details how to achieve a look that screams naturally confident.

"Jennifer is very trusting with her team and really allowed us to collaborate to bring a look that is fresh and new to her," says Sam. "She was performing a classic song, so I gave her a classic look that would speak to the song she was performing."

Get that Confident Glow
"On a field seen by millions of people, it's important to have beautiful skin," advises Sam. "I like to start with a perfect canvas - that is a priority."
How to: Start by layering bronzer onto the cheek bones using MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Degrade in Brunette. Then, apply a vibrant blush on top to add a pop of color.

Create a Classic Eye
"I wanted to play up the gold buttons on her jacket," says Sam. "So I used a golden brown eye shadow on the eyelid."
How To: Apply a light brown eye shadow across the lid. Then use Avon's Ultra Luxury Eye Liner in Black on the inside rim of the eye to add depth and definition.

"You can't do a performance without false lashes," states Sam. "They give the eyes sparkle in a naturally glamorous way."
How To: Apply the false lashes and then fuse them with your own lashes using a great mascara like Avon's SuperSHOCK Mascara.

Nude Lip is a Must
"I created a nude lip for Jennifer because I knew that a microphone would be in it's way for the performance," says Sam. "I didn't want to call too much attention to the mouth."
How To: Use a dark brown liner that is two shades darker than your lip color. Then add a nude to the middle of the lip - try Avon's Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Rose Mauve. Dab on a bit of gloss in the center to finish.

The overall look was natural, beautiful and confident. "Jennifer was so excited - I think her team was more nervous than she was," admits Sam. "We knew how important this was to her. But she was so clam and focused, listening to the song throughout the session to perfect the timing."