Beauty: Silky Smooth Skin Starts from Within

Look no further than the ready-to-wear shows for backstage beauty regimes that wouldn’t look out of place at a top-notch spa. Make-up artists from the womenswear shows in New York to Menswear collections in Milan universally agree; today’s beauty is all about fresh, radiant skin.

 

Put that old adage beauty is only skin-deep to one side, these days what you put in is just as important as what you put on. Classic recommendations such as drinking plenty of water, a healthy diet and lots of sleep are combined with daily supplements and the latest dermatology treatments. Top choices include Collagen Supplements by Proto-Col, Ultimate Oil Blend by Udo’s Choice and the Pro-Collagen Marine Facial by Elemis.

 

                                

 

 

 

Moving onto the external and top make-up artists such as Charlotte Tilbury, Med and Pat McGrath take time to prepare skin into a moisture rich, glowing canvas. Popular treatments, as seen backstage, include Dermalogica Microfoliant scrub, SK-II face masks and massages with Aromessence Néroli by Decléor.

 

 

Well fed skin is more than happy to receive a smooth even layer of self tan. We are talking a healthy summer glow with not a hint of streaky orange in sight. Make-up artists love Silken Facial Self Tan, as well as Clarins Bronzing Duo compact for those quick top-ups, while guys with olivey skin swear by Becca Brazilian Bronzing Sheen in Samba.

 

 

 

 

 

Tip-top skin doesn’t need mountains of make-up, the idea is to highlight and enhance. “Beautiful skin doesn’t need too much foundation, just a light even coverage to smooth out skin tones and to act as a barrier from all the pollution and harmful sunrays,” says make-up artist Med. “Laura Mercier, Secret Camouflage foundation is excellent, I use a brush to apply and then use the fingers to give a smooth even finish.”

 

 

Add a touch of Bobby Brown rouge, a slick of Stila sheer mascara and a dab of MAC lip stain and you’re all set. Hair continues the ‘aren’t I naturally beautiful’ look with free-flowing locks that feature gloss & shine – thanks to Kiehl’s Cream Silk. All that remains is a squirt of Eau De Parfum, check out Gaultier2 unisex or a touch of Prada by Prada for a fresh, clean, gender-free aroma.

 

 

 

Credits:

 

Proto-Col Collagen Supplements

 

Dermalogica Microfoliant Scrub

 

Clarins Bronzing Duo Compact

 

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage

 

Gaultier2 Eau De Parfum

 

 

 

By JoJo Iles