Natalie Portman September Issue Make Up

Natalie Portman discusses the power of women in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar, on newsstands from 2 August, wearing the most iconic shade of lipstick: a striking bright red.

Dressed head-to-toe in Dior, the actress' mouth models the new Rouge Dior Ultra Care lipstick, in the brand's unashamedly bold signature shade '999 Bloom'.

On sale now, this innovative formula offers intense pigment pay-off and long-wear, with a light texture that's easy to apply.

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Balancing out the power lip, Portman – a long-serving face of Dior beauty – wears a soft smoky brown eye, courtesy of the the Dior Backstage Eye Palette in '003 Amber Neutrals', with Diorshow Iconic Overcurl mascara in '090 Over Noir' on her lashes. In the waterlines, Diorshow Khôl in '529 Beige Khôl' – a flesh tone to neutralise redness – gently opens up her eyes. The Diorshow Brow Styler in '001 Universal Brown' further densified her defined brows.

For Portman's complexion, which appears consistently flawless, she sports the Dior Forever foundation in shade '2W', with the Diorskin Forever Undercover concealer in '021 Linen', the Dior Backstage Contour Palette and Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette (both '001').

All is the handiwork of celebrated make-up artist Peter Philips, creative and image director of Dior Make-up, who works with the brand not only together with ambassadors like Portman, but backstage at all the runway shows and in creation of the products we all love to choose and use at home.

In further imagery from our September issue, shot by Pamela Hanson and styled by Leith Clark, Portman sports a nude version of the Ultra Care Liquid lipstick. The shade '808 Caress' marries with the eye make-up to form a neutral monotone palette, perfect for day.