How Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney and Isabela Merced Lit Up the Madame Web Premiere with Their Glowing Skin

PEOPLE got a behind-the-scenes look — and all the scoop — on how the stars' looks came together with Armani beauty

isabel merced; Sydney Sweeney ; Madame Web Stars' BTS Beauty
Isabel Merced and Sydney Sweeney Behind the Scenes with Armani beauty. Photo:

Mia Andre; Dennis Leupold

When Dakota Johnson, Isabela Merced and Sydney Sweeney graced the Madame Web Los Angeles premiere red carpet, our spidey senses told us to expect the best glam moments of the week. 

And the trio — who all star in the Spider-Man spinoff — over-delivered with their luminous skin. 

With the movie’s release hours away, each lit up the carpet with their gorgeous looks, and their pros spoke to PEOPLE about how to get each one.

Isabela Merced

Isabela Merced arrives at the World Premiere Of Sony Pictures' "Madame Web" at Regency Village Theatre on February 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Isabela Merced at the World Premiere Of "Madame Web" on February 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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“This look was all about glowing skin, so the complexion had to be on point!” says makeup artist Allan Avendaño of Merced’s makeup. 

The makeup pro reached for two iconic products, Armani beauty Luminous Silk Foundation and Armani beauty Luminous Silk Concealer, to “get that complexion that looks like skin,” he shares.

If you’ve never swiped one of these formulas on, run — don’t walk — to get your hands on some. The foundation, Avendaño explains, “leaves the most beautiful natural finish that is buildable for areas that need a little extra coverage.”

Meanwhile, the concealer he describes as “a perfect texture to give you natural coverage while brightening under the eyes, concealing blemishes or contouring/warming up the skin.” Bonus: It blends in seamlessly and is perfect for touch-ups on the go.

isabel merced; Madame Web Stars' BTS Beauty

Mia Andre

Avendaño applied the foundation in shade 6.5 followed by the concealer in shades 4 and 6. When applying the foundation, he let us in on a little trick: He mixed it with a tiny bit of the Armani beauty Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer in shade 10 because “it’s such a beautiful way to get that enhanced luminosity” that isn’t glittery or unnatural-looking. 

To get a “flushed” look on her cheeks, the pro used Armani beauty Luminous Silk Glow Blush in 60 was applied on the high point of her cheekbones. On her lips, he applied Armani beauty Lip Power Lipstick in shade 108.

Right before she hit the carpet, he applied shade 2 of the Glow Enhancer with his fingers to the high points of her face, and sent her off to light up the cameras.

Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney arrives at the World Premiere Of Sony Pictures' "Madame Web" at Regency Village Theatre on February 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California
Sydney Sweeney at the World Premiere Of "Madame Web" on February 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Makeup artist Melissa Hernandez, who created Sweeney’s look, shared their evolving process. 

"When Sydney and I first discussed makeup inspiration for the premiere, our initial thought was a smokey eye because we thought it would be fun to lean into the beaded web design of her custom Oscar de la Renta gown,” Hernandez shares.

Sydney Sweeney Madame Web Stars' BTS Beauty

Dennis Leupold

But, plot twist: “Once we saw it in person, we decided to go for a luminous, pared-down complexion with understated eyes and sun-kissed rosy cheeks so as not to compete with the dress,” says Hernandez.

Madame Web Stars' BTS Beauty

Dennis Leupold

The pro also reached for the aforementioned foundation and concealer. (Hers in shades 5.75 and 5.25, respectively.) She also applied the same silky powder blush Merced wore, but in shade 51, to warm up the star’s cheeks.

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Sydney Sweeney Madame Web Stars' BTS Beauty

Dennis Leupold

They tied the look together with a gorgeous beige-mauve lipstick (shade 109).

We also think we know what she smelled like: Armani beauty My Way Nectar Eau de Parfum (a sweet and fruity fragrance that the actress is a face of that just launched today!)

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson attends the World Premiere of Sony Pictures' "Madame Web" at Regency Village Theatre on February 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Dakota Johnson at the World Premiere Of "Madame Web" on February 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Johnson’s makeup artist Georgie Eisdell says that for the premiere, “we wanted Dakota’s look to be really cool, sexy and strong. Her Gucci gown was the inspiration, with its crystal mesh web, inspired by the movie.” 

For her smokey eyes, Eisdell applied Armani beauty Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eye Shadow in shade 12S and 56S and amped up the drama at her lash line with Armani beauty Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in shade 4. A few coats of Armani beauty Eyes to Kill Classico Mascara completed the look.

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