Text, Backstage Images by J. Ecochard
Products Makeup Artists Rely On!
THE 411
Check out the make-up cases of the pro’s (no matter who they’ve pledged allegiance to) and certain beauty products always seem to be packed in the stash.
For a few seasons running, casual glimpses of these venerable treasure chests of colors turned up European skincare lines that made the voyage stateside without any advertising campaigns…but because they work.
WHEN INSIDERS SPEND THEIR OWN MONEY ON POTIONS AND LOTIONS-we pay attention.
EMBRYOLISSE
Founded by a French pharmacologist in the 1950’s, the skin-care brand Embryolisse works with the derma’s “natural barrier properties.” Cutting edge technology and plant extracts are tossed in the brew of all products-serving up a complete line to cleanse, moisturize, and restore skin tone and elasticity, and reduce wrinkles.
The multi-functional Lait-Créme Concentré (a.k.a. 24 Hour Miracle Crème) was found backstage everywhere-from mid-town’s Bryant Park Tents to fashionable downtown catwalks. The creamy lotion acts as a thorough cleanser, an absorbable moisturizer, and soothing shaving lotion.
Prices for the entire line range from around $18-$75.00
BIODERMA
The Laboratoire Dermatologique BIODERMA, based in Lyon, France-prides itself on working with the leading dermatologists and global researchers to produce top notch skin-care treatments. This aggressively expanding company has several lines targeting specific skin types-as well as-sun protection, and hair & scalp products. Many of their formulations are patented and from personal experience, terrific.
Bright red packets of Bioderma’s H2O wipes removed spackles of makeup easily-sparing the perpetually late models more trauma to their visages.
Other shows and struttin' runway gals themselves-had plastic bottles of the liquid cleanser version, Bioderma-Créaline H20, an ultra mild non-rinse, soap free cleanser and moisturizer that often sells out in the States (Retail-about $24.00).
Tempered with cucumber extract and non-detergent ingredients, the calming solution lifts the dirt while imparting a hydrating film.
MENSCIENCE
Based in sunny Florida, the under the radar Menscience has a trove of pro athletes as customers for its supplement and skin care goods.
We noticed the handy Advanced Acne Pads quickly wiping away the city's grime off the faces of male models as they were getting prepped for make-up. Grabbing a container, the label had healing Tea Tree and Witch Hazel extracts listed in the ingredients...while the Glycolic Acid surely kept the guys skin ready for their close-ups.(Retail $22.00)