Laura Carmichael shot to fame playing Lady Edith in ITV's much-loved drama Downton Abbey. To reflect the time period from 1912 onwards, Laura and her co-stars have worn minimal make-up as cosmetics were not embraced by aristocratic ladies at the time. So the actress may look unrecognisble to Downton fans in her latest part starring in a Lisa Eldridge make-up tutorial. Scroll down for video The lady is a vamp: Laura's familiar look as Lady Edith in Downton Abbey, left, and transformed after her smokey eye make-over The professional make-up artist reveals how she ensures Laura looks glamorous for red carpet events with her smokey eye make-over.
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Actress stars in make-up tutorial with Lisa Eldridge
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Make-up artist explains step-by-step how to get smokey eye look
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Laura doesn't usually wear heavy make-up in Downton role as Lady Edith
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Explains how she won the part after getting by as waitress and receptionist
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