M∙A∙C Cosmetics - The Official Make-up Partner for the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards 2012

LONDON, May 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

M∙A∙C Cosmetics was thrilled to be the Official Make-up Partner to the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards, which took place last night at the Royal Festival Hall, London.

A host of stars from the world of television were in town for this prestigious awards ceremony and M∙A∙C ensured that guests arrived looking über glam for this year's red carpet, including: Dame Kelly Holmes, Nicola Walker, Alex Jones, Melissa George, Suranne Jones, Joanne Froggart, Helen McCrory, Claire Foy, Claire Balding, Olivia Grant, Ruth Bradley, Kierston Wearing, Tamsin Outwaite, Kate Silverton, Rosamund Hanson and Zoe Hardman.

The M∙A∙C Pro team were on hand to provide make-up services to VIPs in town for the Awards in the M∙A∙C Beauty Suite at The Corinthia Hotel, Whitehall PlaceLondon - and via one to one 'at home' appointments. M∙A∙C Senior Artist, Caroline Donnelly was on hand last night visiting talent and nominees for private VIP appointments throughout the day.

M∙A∙C Senior Artist, Caroline Donnelly comments on last night's makeup trends on the red carpet:

"Last night's Awards were definitely inspired by London's current warm spell. Tanned or not, this year's looks were about tan-relevant and tan-related shades to accentuate the lips, cheeks and eyes. Skin being the ultimate canvas, with hints of creamy copper and coral lips."

M∙A∙C Pro Artists also created dazzling looks for Emily Watson, winner for Leading Actress in her role in Appropriate Adult, Random actress Nadine Marshall and This is England '88 star, Vicky McClure, both nominated in the Leading Actress category, Monica Dolan, winner for Supporting Actress in her role in Appropriate Adult and Twenty Twelve star Olivia Colman, nominated for Female Performance in a Comedy Programme.  M.A.C ensured that their red carpet make-up was super glamorous and flashbulb worthy.

M∙A∙C also hosted British actress Emily Atack, best known for her role as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the award winning E4 series The Inbetweeners. Emily opted for a 90s inspired makeup with super smokey feline eyes. The M∙A∙C Pro team created this look using the following M∙A∙C products: for flawless skin M∙A∙C Studio Fix Fluid and M∙A∙C Pro Longwear Concealer were applied, finished with M∙A∙C Studio Fix Powder. Brows were defined with M∙A∙C Eyebrow Pencil in Lingering and cheeks were flushed with M∙A∙C Powder Blush in Pinch Me. M∙A∙C Eyeshadow in Texture, M∙A∙C Fluidline in Blacktrack completed with M∙A∙C Haught & Naughty mascara gave Emily's eyes that ultimate feline power and M∙A∙C's Lip Pencil in Spice and Cherish Lipstick finished the look.

M∙A∙C's top five products used in the world of Film & TV over the last twelve months for dramatic moments include: M∙A∙C Mineralize Skinfinish for a camera flawless look, whilst hot spot proof M∙A∙C Blot Film has been a favourite for sticky moments. M∙A∙C Fluidline proved a must for a smudge-proof look, M∙A∙C Prep + Prime calmed and evened out flushed skins and M∙A∙C Lip Pencil in Spice provided the ultimate on screen pout! All any star needed for the perfect look in the first take.

Follow @MAC_Caroline_D for her backstage insight or tweet #BAFTA for red carpet updates on the night.

ABOUT M·A·C COSMETICS

M∙A∙C (Make-up Art Cosmetics), a leading brand of professional cosmetics, was created in Toronto, Canada in 1984 and is part of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. M∙A∙C has become known as the premiere make-up brand by providing products to makeup artists creating the on-screen looks for top talent, working on-set at photo shoots and backstage at the international fashion shows. M∙A∙C can be found behind the scenes at award nights offering 'on-call' services to VIPs, directors, and film talent attending world film festivals and awards including the Toronto, Dubai, Deauville, Sundance, Tribeca, Doha, Pusan and London Film Festivals. M·A·C is now sold in 79 countries/territories worldwide. Follow M·A·C on Twitter @MACcosmetics (twitter.com/maccosmetics), become a M·A·C fan on Facebook (facebook.com/maccosmetics), watch M·A·C videos on YouTube and find our M·A·C Senior Artists at macartiststweets.com. For a M·A·C store visit maccosmetics.co.uk

ABOUT BAFTA

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. In addition to its Awards ceremonies, BAFTA has a year-round Learning & Events programme that offers unique access to some of the world's most inspiring talent through workshops, masterclasses, lectures and mentoring schemes, connecting with audiences of all ages and backgrounds across the UK, Los Angeles and New York. BAFTA relies on income from membership subscriptions, individual donations, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships to support its ongoing outreach work. For further information, visit http://www.bafta.org.