Robin Siegel, department head of makeup on nine seasons spilled all…

The ultimate guide to every single makeup product used in Friends
The ultimate guide to every single makeup product used in Friends
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Rachel Green

It’s rude to have favourites we know, but c’mon, everyone wanted (and still wants) Jennifer Aniston’s brown-toned makeup look. Now, you can actually achieve it…

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Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

Skyn Iceland (Hangover Kit)

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Mac Prep + Prime 24-hour Eye Base

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Before applying eyeshadow, Robin always prepped the lids with primer to prevent creasing and help ensure the makeup lasting throughout filming.

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Charlotte Tilbury the Sophisticate Eyeshadow Palette

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In classic ’90s style, Robin used mostly matte eyeshadows in beige and brown colours. If you want to recreate the Rachel Green look today, Robin recommends Charlotte Tilbury’s ‘The Sophisticate’ palette.

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Mac Pro Longwear Fluidline Gel Liner

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To add natural definition to the eyes, Robin followed up her eyeshadow with a cream eyeliner pressed into the upper lash line with a thin, angled brush – “Not to look like eyeliner, just to define the lash line”.

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Chanel Inimitable Mascara

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Robin finished the eyes with a coating of black mascara on the top and bottom lashes.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

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“They were thin in the ’90s!” That’s Robin talking about eyebrows… If you do want to be truly authentic to the era, use a thin pencil like ABH’s Brow Wiz to accentuate the arch and fill in where needed.

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Clé De Peau Beauté Concealer

Clé De Peau Beauté 

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Robin clearly has good taste because her concealer of choice for Friends is not only a cult classic, but it’s also loved by celebrities including Kim Kardashian. Before foundation, Robin applied Clé de Peau’s Concealer in the shade ‘Ochre’ underneath Jennifer’s eyes. These days however, she mixes the colours ‘Honey’ and ‘Almond’ together.

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Clé De Peau Beauté Radiant Cream Foundation

Clé De Peau Beauté 

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For foundation, Robin stuck with Clé de Peau and used shade ‘B30’  in their Radiant Cream Foundation to get Jen’s perfect match. Today Robin would mix shades ‘040’ and ‘050’.

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Chanel Powder Blush in Rose Pétale

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In typical makeup artist style, Robin liked to layer a powder blush over a cream to give Jen a healthy flush. Sadly Robin’s cream colour of choice (La Prairie Radiant Cream Blush in shades ‘Berry’ or ‘Plum’) has been discontinued. However, as a replacement Robin suggests Kosas or Ilia cream formulas. Thankfully you can still get your hands on her powder of choice: Chanel’s Rose Pétale.

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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

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To set Jen’s base, Robin used Laura Mercier’s Translucent Loose Setting Powder.

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Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Luminous Colour in Medium Deep/Deep

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Both Rachel and Jennifer love a tan, which is something Robin always incorporates into her makeup. “I love to pop some rosy or berry into the apples of Jen’s cheeks and then finish with bronzer to look very sun-kissed.” This bronzer by Chanel wasn’t actually around in the ’90s but Robin suggests this or Charlotte Tilbury’s Filmstar Bronze & Glow as a good alternative.

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Mac Lip Pencil in Spice

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Thankfully, all the lip colours that Robin used on Jennifer are still available now. Start your classic brown lip by lining with MAC’s Spice Liner.

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Mac Lipstick in Touch

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One of Robin’s favourite lipsticks was MAC’s ‘Touch’. If you don’t have that she recommends choosing a lipstick that is similar to the colour of the inside of your lower lip – “Remember, it’s not meant to be too light, or too dark”.

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Mac Lipstick in Paramount

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Robin’s other favourite lipstick of choice was MAC’s Paramount.

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Phoebe Buffay/Lisa Kudrow

Like Rachel’s look, Robin prepped Lisa’ base in the same way. Using Clé de Peau’s Concealer (this time in the shade ‘beige’) and their Radiant Cream Foundation, setting with the Laura Mercier Translucent Powder.

Once your base is sorted, read on for Robin’s go-to products for your next rendition of ‘Smelly Cat’.

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Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eyeliner

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“I used the same basic prep and eyeshadow colours for Lisa but applied according to her eye shape,” explains Robin. Rather than pressing her liner into her lash line like Jen, Robin created a “small, thin kitten flick” using a wet brush and Laura Mercier’s Cake Eyeliner.

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Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Smog

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She also softly defined the lower lash line with a waterproof liner like Urban Decay’s ‘Smog’.

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Bobbi Brown Sparkle Eye Shadow in Baby Peach

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If you can’t give up shimmer, Phoebe’s look might be for you as Robin finished her look with “a pop of beige sparkle in the centre of her lid”.

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Kevyn Aucoin the Volume Mascara

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Finish the eye look with Kevyn Aucoin’s The Volume Mascara on the top and bottom lashes.

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Viseart Theory I Enamored

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Unlike Rachel’s more brown tones, Robin used “clear, rosy pinks” for Phoebe, with zero bronzer. 

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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Set

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Just like the cheeks, Robin went for more pink than brown for Lisa’s skin tone. Today she would line the lips with Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk and finish with the matching lipstick.

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Monica Geller/Courteney Cox

Beth Katz was usually the one in Robin’s team who did Courteney’s makeup. However, when Robin did step in, she used the same basic skin prep, with a key couple of differences on the rest of the face.

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Dior Backstage Eye Palette in 003

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For the classic Monica Geller eye, Robin recommends looking our for slightly darker, jewel tone shades.

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Mac Lipstick in Spice It Up!

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No one rocked a burgundy lip better than Monica. This shade by MAC is a lustre finish so will give you a hint of colour and shine.

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