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Kerry wanted to incorporate some of those pearl elements in her nails to pull the look together.

Truong used CND’s pro-only products to create Washington’s look.

Kerry Washington at the 2023 Met Gala

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Says Truong, Plexigel in Spiced Taffy was the perfect elegant brownish-nude to compliment Kerrys skin tone.

After curing the nails, Truong then applied the CND Plexigel Protector Top Coat overtop.

A final curing and moisture fromCNDs Solar Oilfinished off Washingtons pearlylip gloss nails.

Kerry Washington at the 2023 Met Gala

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For the blush I used Neutrogena Hydro Boost Multi-Use Stick, says Gonzalez.

I applied it to the apple of her cheeks.

Kerry Washington’s pearl nails at the 2023 Met Gala

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Kerry Washington at the 2023 Met Gala

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