What Makeup Does Oprah Wear

It's no wonder women wondering what makeup does Oprah wear have a long investigative search ahead of them. Cosmetic companies, professional makeup artists, and entrepreneurs in the beauty industry have reached out to the beloved media mogul in hopes to get her vote for excellence in the industry.

Luckily, fans of Oprah's Favorite Things can now turn to Oprah for beauty advice and tips for African American, Caucasian, and Asian skin tones.

The O Spring 2009 Winners

The following beauty products were selected as winners by Oprah and her fashion and beauty editorial staff for O magazine. Here's a look at a selection of standouts in the beauty winning circle:

• Coach Legacy Lipsticks: Moisture rich Shea butter won over the review panel. Available in six warm shades from cinnamon to soft beige, perfect for enhancing ebony beauty. Coach lipsticks retail for $28 a tube and are available at Coach.

• Guerlian Ombre Éclat Eyeshadows: Stealing the show in the exotic and gorgeous eye shadow category, this mixed shade palette creates a natural and easy to wear pastel wash of color. Available at Neiman Marcus for $58.

• Global Goddess Geisha Goddess Tinted Face Duo: This unique tinted moisturizer impressed Oprah with the built in concealer stick, offering more coverage for those who need it! Available at GlobalGoddessBeauty for $30.

• DuWop Mattilume: Is it possible to matte the complexion while providing a luminous glow? Oprah sure thinks so! Check out this unique powder mattifier to see the same line diffusing results that Oprah loves! Available at Sephora for $38.

• Nars Night Sun: Nars single eye shadow in Night Sun won the hearts of Oprah and her staff for its warm marigold hue that stands out and flatters both ebony and fair skinned beauties. Available at Nars Cosmetics for $22.

• Physicians Formula Organic Wear100% Natural Mascara: This earth friendly mascara got Oprah's vote for its fully recyclable packaging, and dye, fragrance and paraben free formula. Available at select drugstores for $10.

• Prescriptives Photochrome Light Adjusting Compact Makeup SPF 15: This creamy textured, soft powdery formula is a mainstay staple in Oprah's lineup of favorite beauty buys. Available at Prescriptives for $35.

• Neutrogena Eyeliner in Twilight Blue: This navy eyeliner is a standout in Oprah's selection of favorite eyeliners. The bright navy blue flatters literally all eye colors, and really makes ebony eyes pop! Available at select drugstores for $8.

• YSL Pure Coral, Coral Touch and Silky Apricot: Women of color and fair skin can rejoice in Oprah's picks for skin flattering coral hued cosmetics. These winning orange and pink classics are sophisticated and chic, yet lack the gaudy sparkle coral cosmetics are often avoided for. Check out their cheeky hue at YSLBeautyUS.

• Jemma Kidd Firming I-Silk Long Last Color Eyeshadow: Fashion model turned makeup guru Jemma Kidd impressed Oprah and her staff with this long wearing, opalescent and cooling cream shadow.

What Makeup Does Oprah Wear: Behind the Scenes

Even with a full list of Oprah's favorite picks, it's easy to wonder amongst the circle of winning products, what makeup does Oprah wear? Are these the products Oprah uses daily, or does her cosmetic bag stash a few secret treasures that didn't make the cut?

Reggie Wells is Oprah's famed makeup artist, and she relies on his expertise and talent to prepare her for on-screen and public appearances. While we may never know the exact combination of Oprah's daily picks, as they probably change daily to reflect the season, her mood, and the occasion, we can peek inside Reggie Wells' bag to see what this artist uses on the star. Here are a few of Reggie's favorite picks for Oprah:

• Bare Escentuals: Mineral Veil and Kabuki Brush
• Beyond Skin Science: Cleanser, All-Day Moisturizer, Face Radiance Mist
• Bobbi Brown: Creamy Concealer Kit
• Cover Girl: Cover Girl Outlast Smooth Wear Lip liner
• Maybelline: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
• Shu Uemura: 14k gold eyelash curler
• MAC Cosmetics: Select Moisture Cover Concealer and MAC Wipes
• Lancôme: Lancôme Artliner liquid eyeliner
• Iman Beauty: Iman beauty lip gloss

If you love the way Oprah's color palette enhances her beauty without looking overdone, why not take a chance and experiment with these picks? The product list is packed with affordable and splurge-worthy products that are sure to make you feel beautiful inside and out!

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