M-A-C Cosmetics - Official Make-up Brand of the Philips British Academy Television Awards in 2010- Glamorise the Stars!

LONDON, June 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- M-A-C Cosmetics, globally the professional artist's brand of choice for fashion, film, TV, theatre, music and photography rolled out the red carpet last night to glamorise nominees, presenters and actresses for the Philips British Academy Television Awards in 2010.

M-A-C was proud to be the Official Make-Up Partner for the glittering occasion this year, having provided make-up support for over 15 of the nominated TV productions including Coronation Street which returned to the Continuing Drama Category after two years, EastEnders (Winner Continuing Drama), The Bill, Casualty, Mo, Spooks, Cranford, Getting On, Mad Men (Winner International), I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, The Graham Norton Show, Misfits (Winner Drama Series), Hamlet, Red Riding and Small Island and Britain's Got Talent (Winner Entertainment Programme).

Make-up artists from the M-A-C Pro Team were on hand to provide make-up services to VIP's in town for the Award Ceremony. M-A-C Pro Artists offered their magic touch to talent throughout the weekend in the M-A-C Beauty Suite at The Pelham Hotel - Official Hotel to the awards - and via one to one 'at home' appointments.

M-A-C Pro Artists created dazzling looks for Atonement Actress Romola Garai, Extras and Ugly Betty actress, and Award Presenter on the night Ashley Jensen, Spooks actress Miranda Raison, Ruth Wilson- best know for her role in Jane Eyre, Glee's Jane Lynch famous for the role as cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, TV presenter Angellica Bell, actress Lauren Socha from the Award winning Misfits, Lenora Crichlow from Being Human, Tina O'Brien, former EastEnders star Kara Tointon, recognized actress Tamzin Outhwaite and Loose Woman, Andrea McLean. M.A.C certainly created a bevy of glamorous flashbulb worthy looks at this year's Awards!

M-A-C also hosted renowned make-up artist Gary Cockerill who created a stunning look for his famous friend and guest on the night, Katie Price. She went for a classic and elegant look created by Gary using the following M-A-C products: M-A-C

Prep & Prime Skin, Studio Fix Fluid and Studio Finish Concealer to give a flawless base. The Eyes were framed in Jet Black Carbon Eyeshadow, blended out and diffused with charcoal greys and slivers. Lashes were given volume using M-A-C Zoom Lash Mascara and extra length was added by applying M-A-C's #3 lashes. To complete the look, lips were paired down with M-A-C's iconic Myth Lipstick, the ultimate nude!

All celebrities who received the M-A-C experience left with a 'touch-up kit' to maintain their stunning red carpet look including two key M-A-C products, M.A.C Blot Powder/Pressed and M.A.C Lipglass in Ample Pink. M-A-C artists were also at the ready backstage throughout the star studded Award Ceremony at The London Palladium for 'on the spot' touch-ups. Ashley Jensen, Emilia Fox, Amanda Holden, Jane Lynch, Freema Agyeman, James Cracknell, Ben Fogle, Richard Armitage, Paterson Joseph, Paul O'Grady, Sir Chris Hoy, John Hannah and Lenny Henry enjoyed this service before going on stage.

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! Hot spot proof M.A.C Blot Film is a favourite for sticky moments and quick as a flash application. M.A.C Fluidline is a must for a smudge-proof look during those tear jerking story lines. M.A.C Prep and Prime calms the skin and evens out flushed skins for those, not so innocent encounters and M.A.C Lip Pencil in Spice to provide the ultimate on screen pout! .......All any star needs for the perfect look in the first take!

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For more information on M-A-C's Beauty Suite at The Pelham, pictures and products used, please contact: Ruth Wiles t: [phone] e: [e-mail]; Jane Walsh t: [phone] e: [e-mail]; Jodi Isaacs t: [phone] e: [e-mail]; Kate Armitage t: [phone] e: [e-mail]