After 28 years, Isabella Rossellini made a celebratory return to the Golden Globes last night and celebrated her nomination as Sister Agnes conclave. Since this was her first appearance at the Golden Globes since 1997, it was fitting for her to wear a stunning look. Rossellini wore a spectacular tailored ensemble by Dolce and Gabbana. The dress featured intricate embroidery that ran the length of the dress and was finished off with a sheer red cape that danced in the wind as she walked across the carpet. Her makeup — especially her bold red lip — brought everything together. “She wore these beautiful ruby ​​chandelier earrings and we wanted the face to be the focus, so I chose a beautiful red lip to draw the eye to her gorgeous face,” celebrity makeup artist Matin Maulawizada told ELLE .

The first steps for the evening were preparing Rossellini’s skin and creating a calming atmosphere. For Maulawizada, skin care is the key to a flawless beauty appearance. He started with the Lancôme Génifique HydroGel Sheet Mask, followed by a long, luxurious massage with the Lancôme Génifique Ultimate Serum and Lancôme Absolue Rich Cream. This ritual helped Rossellini (a Lancôme ambassador) relax in the midst of the hectic day leading up to the awards ceremony. “Today was a very busy day,” Rossellini told ELLE. “You either have to speak to the press, write a speech, present an award or possibly receive an award. I’m usually in my hotel room trying to be as quiet as possible, but I’m very busy.”

After skincare was done, it was time for makeup. Inspired by vintage editorials and classic ’50s glamour, Maulawizada began by applying a sheer layer of Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation in 205°C and applying Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Concealer in 110°C under the eyes for a fresh look to maintain natural shine. The eye was simple: a thin line of Lancôme’s Drama Liqui-Pencil Eyeliner in 01 Café Noir and Lancôme Idôle Flutter Mascara. But the highlight was Rossellini’s striking lip. By mixing Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick in 505 Attrape Cœur with Lancôme L’Absolu Rogue Drama Matte Lipstick in 430 Plum Addiction, Maulawizada created a classic red for the perfect finishing touch to Rossellini’s look.

While she may not have won the award – she was highly praised during Zoe Saldaña’s acceptance speech, when the actress explained that she “thought she had made it” after lunching at Rossellini early in her career – , Rossellini felt honored to be recognized for the film. “I think it’s a wonderful film. I was so lucky and felt so privileged to be a part of it and work with an incredible cast and director,” she said.

For a deeper look into the glamor of her awards night, Rossellini brought ELLE along as she got ready.