More Celebs Opting for 'Pillow Face'

by Josh Loposer (Subscribe to Josh Loposer's posts)
Posted Apr 30th 2009 at 5:30PM

Nicole Kidman flashes a fuller face at the CMAs. Photo by Getty Images

Judging from the faces of Hollywood's leading ladies, it appears there's a new non-surgical procedure sweeping Tinseltown. Instead of accentuating cheekbones for a contoured result, celebs are opting for a plumper, rounder look. The Daily Mail's The New Cheeky Girls: Why are so many stars plumping to have the 'pillow face'? begs the question, is this puffy, more filled-out face the the new Holy Grail?

Why are so many A-listers -- from Catherine Zeta Jones to Madonna -- going for the puffy-cheeked look? To combat the aging process? Is the easy access to fillers such as Voluma, Restylane, Juvederm, Surgiderm and Hydrafill to blame for this new penchant for padding?

Top surgeons like New York's Yann Tronkel and Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh have each come up with their own name for the procedure that aims to give women the higher, rounded cheeks of a teenager. The success of the procedures also has to do with the downtime -- there isn't any.

Aside from possible bruising and swelling, the fillers leave almost no trace for the paparazzi to catch. That conveniently allows celebrities to attribute their youthful looks to drinking tons of water and yoga addiction.

Hmm, sounds like a celebrity dream come true. Be sure to ask your doctor if "pillow face" is right for you!

Old Versus Young Makeup

Who: Diane Lane
Real Age: 44
Old Makeup Age: 54
Young Makeup Age: 34
Fountain of Youth: Highlighter

Lane is the poster girl for aging gracefully, but even she occasionally gets her makeup wrong. Keeping her face matte calls attention to the wrinkles around her eyes (left). Adding highlighting powder to the arches of her eyebrows, the temples, and the apples of the cheeks creates a dewy glow, and leaves her face virtually line free (right).

Jim Spellman, WireImage

Who: Tyra Banks
Real Age: 35
Old Makeup Age: 40
Young Makeup Age: 29
Fountain of Youth: Staying true to her skin tone

When Banks fights her coloring by applying foundation that's paler than her natural caramel complexion, she adds years to her face (left). But a base that matches her skin, paired with earthy tones and nude lips that play up her golden glow, makes the Top Model judge look young enough to walk the runway (right).

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Who: Katherine Heigl
Real Age: 30
Old Makeup Age: 40
Young Makeup Age: 25
Fountain of Youth: Sparkly details

There's vintage-inspired and then there's just plain old fashioned. At left, Heigl looks older and out of date in formal set hair and dark pink lips. An accessorized updo and light sparkly eyes (right) are a much better complement for the newlywed.

Michael Buckner, Getty Images for PCA

Who: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Real Age: 39
Old Makeup Age: 50
Young Makeup Age:34
Fountain of Youth: Bare skin

Only a few months away from her 40th birthday Zeta-Jones looks phenomenal, but judging by the photo on the left you would never guess that. Too much base actually accentuates her small wrinkles, but when she goes nearly bare faced she proves that natural beauty doesn't fade with age.

Brian Ach/WireImage

Who: Taylor Momsen
Real Age: 15
Old Makeup Age: 25
Young Makeup Age: 15
Aging Agent: Dark lipstick and matte shadow

The youngest Gossip Girl spends all of her time in the company of twentysomethings, so perhaps it's no surprise she's in a hurry to look like one. But Courtney Love inspired makeup (left), is almost comical on the young star. She fares much better playing with shimmery eye colors and soft lipstick (right).

Jim Spellman, WireImage

Who: Jennifer Lopez
Real Age: 39
Old Makeup Age: 47
Young Makeup Age: 30
Fountain of Youth: Bangs and her signature Jlo glow

At left, the combo of thick silver liner (too young for her) and pale pink granny lips (too old for her) leaves the sizzlin' singer looking like an over the hill senora. Lopez appears younger and sexier (right) by only lining her top lid and sticking to gloss on her lips. Trading the frumpy bouffant for trendy long bangs also takes years off the singer's face.

Steve Granitz, WireImage

Who: Jessica Alba
Real Age: 27
Old Makeup Age: 33
Young Makeup Age: 25
Aging Agent: Momsy haircut and matte eyeshadow.

Just because Alba recently became a mom doesn't mean she's wearing mom jean -- and the same goes for her hair. At left, her oddly shaped bangs and layered bob hide her fantastic skin while the matte gray shadow dulls her eyes. With a simple updo and shimmery lids (right) the actress looks fresh-faced and fabulous -- just like a 27 year old mom should.

Paul Morigi, WireImage

Who: Nia Long
Real Age: 38
Old Makeup Age: 45
Young Makeup Age: 30
Aging Agent: Poor coverage and too much hair

Nia Long looks nearly a decade older at left -- chalk it up to the long locks that are hiding her face shape, unevenly applied foundation, and purple-gray lips. At right, a dewy base, a side-swept ponytail and toffee lip gloss let Long's gorgeous features shine through.

Chad Hurst, WireImage

Who: Brooke Shields
Real Age: 43
Old Makeup Age: 47
Young Makeup Age: 38
Fountain of Youth: Makeup

When strategically applied, makeup makes all the difference. At left, Shields' natural look makes her appear a little washed out. By adding blush, sparkly gray shadow, highlighting powder and a slightly darker lip color, she draws attention to all her best features.

Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images

Who: Miley Cyrus
Real Age: 16
Old Makeup Age: 23
Young Makeup Age: 16
Aging Agent: Contouring makeup

Just because Victoria Beckham swears by sculpting doesn't mean Cyrus should shade away her babyfat (left). At 16, your makeup should be fun and leave you looking your age; when it's heavy-handed teens look inappropriate and overdone. Cyrus nails her look in the pastel shades she's rocking on the right.

Jemal Countess, WireImage

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Wanda, 5-04-2009, 8:23AM

These are the most shallow assh**es in the world. If somebody said putting cat urine on their faces would make them look younger,these idiots would do it!

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Carol, 5-04-2009, 8:24AM

These women are finally realizing that being too thin can also age you and make you look drawn. But, instead of laying off one too many "cleansings" they are artificially looking like they are at a healthy weight (in the face anyway). Wow the new beauty ideal, a Bratz doll. Sad.

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samdrone, 5-04-2009, 12:01AM

Diane Lane is gorgeous and proof that beauty doesn't need surgery or botox. Skip the surgery and botox. We spend a fortune on looking good, clothing, makeup, cars, etc. I can tell you that the easiest and cheapest way to look good is to lose weight. Lookin' good is well worth the effort. I lost 47 pounds in 6 weeks using the Rapidthin diet at www.rapidthin.com. Good luck to all. Use what works for you.

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Joyce, 5-04-2009, 6:15AM

Ugh, I don't want the chubby cheeks I had as a teenager! I'm happy with the way I am now, a few more wrinkles but a face still capable of showing expressions other than surprise! I agree with Wanda about the cat urine! It's pretty funny when you think about it!

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