From New York to London, Milan and Paris, the beauty looks seen on the runways at the spring/summer 2024 shows have all had one thing in common: fresh, glowing skin.
It acted as the perfect canvas for bold eye looks, from the candy shadow at Versace to graphic liner at Jil Sander, and who could forget those blue lips at Burberry. While at shows including Gabriela Hearst, Tod's and David Koma, models were radiant and had (seemingly) makeup-free skin.
While expertly applied makeup can create the illusion of flawless skin and a good night's sleep, nothing can quite mimic that lit-from-within glow you get from having well-cared-for skin. So, what's the big, skin-boosting secret the rest of us have been missing out on? Fortunately for you, we have the answers.
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These are the skincare brands used backstage at the SS24 shows, including the actual products used on models to achieve that effortless radiance. You can thank us later…
111SKIN at Erdem
This brand brings together the clinical expertise of its founder, Harley Street cosmetic surgeon Dr Yannis Alexandrides, and biochemical engineers to deliver innovative, science-backed skincare. So it's no wonder that Erdem called on 111SKIN to deliver an effortless glow for its show in London.
The products used backstage:
- 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Brightening Essence to even skin tone and add firmness to skin
- 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Serum to hydrate and plump skin
- 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Contour Gel to brighten and firm skin, plus tackle hyperpigmentation
- 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask to plump and brighten under-eyes
- 111SKIN Cryo De-Puffing Eye Mask to tighten skin around the eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles
Emma Lewisham at Molly Goddard
Founder Emma Lewisham created her skincare brand in New Zealand in 2019, with the aim of creating a 100% natural line of products that didn't compromise on quality. The results speak for themselves – high-performing, science-backed skincare that's formulated with the planet in mind. That's some serious credentials to live up to – but the fresh-faced models at Molly Goddard were treated with Lewisham's products before heading out onto the runway, and those results speak for themselves.
Backstage, models' skin was treated with:
- Emma Lewisham Illuminating Oil Cleanser to dissolve impurities and boost radiance
- Emma Lewisham Skin Reset Serum to hydrate, brighten and smooth skin
- Emma Lewisham Skin Reset Eye Crème to reduce puffiness and brighten under-eyes
- Emma Lewisham Illuminating Brighten Your Day Crème to plump skin and provide a 'luminous' glow
- Emma Lewisham Supernatural Face Crème Riche to firm and lift skin
Charlotte Tilbury at David Koma
Celebrated makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury launched her eponymous beauty line in 2013, using the expertise she'd gained from working backstage and for major magazines to create makeup and skincare. At David Koma's SS24 show, makeup artist Sofia Schwarzkopf-Tilbury used Charlotte Tilbury skincare to prep and prime models' skin for an unmatched radiance.
The products used backstage:
- Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner to exfoliate skin
- Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum Crystal Elixir to combat dehydration and dullness
- Charlotte Tilbury NEW! Magic Water Cream to smooth, hydrate and reduce redness
- Charlotte Tilbury Cryo-Recovery Eye Serum to brighten and depuff under-eyes
Dior Beauty at Dior
The iconic French fashion house first launched its skincare line in 1986. The products harness founder Christian Dior's love of flowers, using floral-derived ingredients that are gentle on the skin. It's no surprise then, that for the brand's SS24 fashion show, models' faces were prepped for the runway using Dior Beauty. The result? A very natural, healthy glow.
The products used backstage:
- Dior Capture Totale Le Sérum to firm and plump the skin
- Dior Forever Glow Veil to prime, hydrate and refine skin
Estée Lauder at Sandy Liang
With over 70 years in the makeup and skincare game, Estée Lauder is a staple beauty brand for professional makeup artists and beauty editors around the world. So, of course, it makes sense that makeup artist Jocelyn Biga used Estée Lauder skincare on models at the Sandy Liang show in New York, where the skin was well and truly glowing.
The products used backstage:
- Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion to fight redness, hydrate and soothe skin
- Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum to boost moisture
- Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme Crème to moisturise and firm skin and add radiance
Tata Harper at Gabriela Hearst
Founder Tata Harper is a pioneer in natural skincare, using over 300 raw ingredients from 69 countries around at globe to create her high-performing skincare line. Take the luminous skin at Gabriela Hearst as proof, where Tata Harper was used to 'plump, prime and hydrate'.
The products used backstage:
- Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser to buff away dead skin cells
- Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask for a second exfoliation, to brighten
- Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence to add moisture and improve skin texture
- Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum to firm and brighten skin
- Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer to prime and instantly plump the skin
Gucci Beauty at Gucci
Italian brand Gucci, one of the world's leading luxury fashion houses, turned its hand to beauty in 2014, releasing a line of fragrances and makeup. So, of course, for the brand's first runway show under creative director Sabato De Sarno, there was only one brand Gucci Beauty global colour and makeup artist Thomas de Kluyver would turn to for this refined, fresh-faced look.
The products used backstage:
- Gucci Beauty Sérum De Beauté Fluide Matifiant Mattifying Primer to control shine, even out skintone and nourish skin
- Gucci Brume De Beauté Hydrating Mist to hydrate, refresh and prep skin for makeup
