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Sparkling Regency-era dresses, glittering jewels, and intricate wigs were all the rage in the latest season of Bridgerton.
But one of the hit Netflix show’s makeup artists had another job: making sure the actors’ makeup looked good during sex scenes.
In an interview with Page Six published on Friday, makeup artist Erika Okvist said the cast had to do a “kiss test” to make sure the makeup would hold up during sexy scenes.
“I want them to look as good when they get off the carriage as they did when they got in,” Oqvist told Page Six, alluding to the much-talked-about meet-the-stars Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton scene in episode four.
Oqvist said she used a primer and setting spray to ensure the makeup was kiss-proof.
The introductory book she chose was Hourglass Vanish Airbrush PrimerAccording to Page Six, the technology “makes everything seem like a dream.”
This primer sells for $58 at Sephora.
She recommends makeup artists use it to give actors a moisturized and glowing look during intimate scenes. Pat McGrath Skin Fetish Highlighter and Balm DuoRetail price is $50.
“It’s a great highlighter to apply on your cheekbones,” Oqvist told Page Six. “When you don’t have anything in your pocket but you really just want to look a little bit better, this dual stick is amazing.”
she Fenty Match Sticks Contour Skin Stick And that La Roche-Posay Anthelios Sunscreen Other “Diamonds of the Season,” retailing for $32 and $20, respectively.
Oqvist said: By Terry Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Powder ($54)Because if you paint it over the stars, you won’t get that “whitish” finish.
She added that intimate scenes make the actors “feel vulnerable” and it’s the makeup artist’s job to make them “feel really special and cared for.”
The fifth episode of this season contains the longest sex scene in the show’s history, clocking in at over five and a half minutes.
Coughlan said. Entertainment Weekly In April, she said she and co-star Newton broke “a piece of furniture” while filming a steamy scene. This was later revealed on her Instagram It will be a long chair.
According to the entertainment media site, the third season of Bridgerton garnered 28 million views the week of June 10, when season two was released. summary.
Oqvist did not immediately respond to Business Insider’s request for comment sent outside normal business hours.