Forever35 Episode 390: Red Lipstick Is a Neutral with Rachel Goodwin
Feb 23, 2026
Rachel Goodwin, celebrity makeup artist known for red-carpet and magazine looks. She answers listener makeup dilemmas and shares product picks. Topics include tinted moisturizers vs foundation, blush tips for freckles, finding an easy red lip, softer cat-eye techniques, and where beauty trends are headed.
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Rachel's Heads Down Book Phase During Awards Season
- Rachel is taking a lighter role this awards season to finish a book and develop a brand, so she's doing fewer red‑carpet jobs and more selective low‑lift work.
- She described working with Mel Robbins across multiple events, using the buildup to refine looks and help Mel feel confident on the Globes.
Joy Of Prepping First Time Awards Clients
- Rachel loves working with first‑time awards clients because the energy is different and she can hold space as they learn how to present themselves.
- She compared prepping a newcomer to repeatedly doing someone's 'wedding' and described the joy of seeing them feel liberated and confident on the big night.
Treated Tinted Moisturizers For Natural Coverage
- Try Lisa Eldridge or Eighth Day tinted products when you want light, skinlike coverage with sunscreen and hydration instead of a heavy matte finish.
- Rachel recommends Eighth Day primer-sunscreen to blur and even tone when you need protection plus a subtle, low-coverage finish.