The secret formula behind Sarah Snook's polished beauty look

Publish date: 2024-06-22

There are few celebrities that make their style mark like Sarah Snook. The Aussie actor who plays Siobhan Roy on the hit TV series Succession is fast becoming a fashion and beauty muse for the over 30s.

Viewers hooked on the current season of the show, which follows media mogul Logan Roy and his offspring's bid to takeover the helm as his empire begins to crumble, will have spotted the shift from season one 'Shiv' as the politically opposed family outlier to season two and three Siobhan, in which the only daughter of the maligned patriarch sharpens up her act, illustrated exquisitely with a tightly pulled together wardrobe of silk shirts, tailored suits and obligatory power haircut - an angular asymmetrical bob pivotal to her stance as the only woman in a family of power hungry men nipping at her Jimmy Choo's.

Make no mistake it's not just Succession's Siobhan Roy who has style presence, off screen Snook has displayed a series of red carpet beauty wins that reek of finesse.

Take a micro view and it's clear that she has a winning beauty formula of key style commandments that no matter how many times they get reworked always feel fresh.

Need a hair and make-up upgrade for the party season? Then look no further than these 5 timeless beauty looks as seen on Succession's favourite femme fetale.

The Jessica Rabbit

Snook's strawberry blonde bob and alabaster complexion has been styled with a volumous side parting and silky waves that open up her face that imparts just enough sex appeal to amplify an otherwise simple strappy black gown

Get the look: Combine Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer £23 with Extra Mist-ical Shine Spray £26 to achieve Snook's retro quiff with a glossy finish. Lancome's L'Absolu Rouge Drama Ink in shade Dis Oui, £27.50 is a longwear highly pigmented true red that feels comfortable on lips. A soft focus medium coverage foundation such as Lisa Eldridge's Seamless Foundation, £44 applied minimally is required for Snook's classic complexion. along with a dusting of translucent powder under eyes, sides of nose and on chin.

The casually scraped back up-do and red lip combo

Channelling Caroline Bessette-Kennedy, this effortlessly pulled back bun gives Snook's printed suit jacket a polished vibe without appearing try hard. With Parisian undertones, Snook's complexion has been adorned with added radiance and she completes the look with a relaxed orange toned red to keep things looking fresh.

Get the look: Pull your hair back with its natural texture in tact using a dry shampoo or texture spray such as Ouai's Texturizing Hair Spray, £10 pulling out a few baby hairs around the front to give an air of innocence. Try a tinted moisturiser and concealer combination to achieve Snook's healthy glow with a cream bronzer on cheeks and the bridge of nose. We like Chanel Les Beige Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream, £43. For lips MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Dangerous, £17.75 will give you the ideal matte finish to create balance in a warm toned shade of red.

Decolletage darling

Snook is known for her elegant low cut evening blazers and dresses that bare her decolletage. Keep your body glowing with a cream created for the skin on your neck and chest such as Prai's Ageless Throat & Decolletage Creme £18.74. Complete the look with a dusting of body highlighter over your collarbones. You can't beat Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Star Limited Edition Highlighter £35, which can double up as an eyeshadow.

Deep vixen lips

Pick a darker hue of the red spectrum for extra drama. The ideal look for New Year's parties, here Snook offsets glittering statement earrings with a deep plum lipstick while keeping eye make-up to a minimum.

Get the look: Try a liquid eyeliner such as NYX's Professional Makeup Epic Ink Eye Liner, £9 to frame eyes without much effort. Tuck hair behind the ears like Snook to expose the neckline and show off those sparkly jewels.

Golden girl

Silky champagne tones are one of Snook's most modern style hacks. Here she has opted for warm nude cheeks and lips with golden highlights on the high points of the face and on eyes for an understated evening look.

Get the look: On eyes try Roen's 75 degree Warm Eyeshadow Palette £41, comprising of four golden tones from champagne to rose and bronze. Trinny London's Golden Glow Cream Bronzer, £25 will give you Snook's glowing cheekbones which can double up on lips as it's devoid of glitter. Use Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Flawless Filter £34, to highlight which comes in 12 shades to blend with your skin's undertones.