How 3 Stars Prepped Their Skin for Fashion’s Big Night Out

Year after year, swarms of celebrities walk up the picturesque museum steps in New York City ready to be photographed from head to toe—and last night was no exception. It’s one of the biggest nights in fashion, so it makes sense that all eyes are on the bold gowns and ensembles. But as no outfit is complete without the right beauty look to tie it all together, the hair and makeup looks deserve equal praise and attention. Our friends at Makeup.com detailed the evening’s best makeup techniques and styles, and we’ll be talking about the foundation of every beauty look: skin. After all, there’s no denying that makeup sits nicer on a perfectly prepped complexion.

This year, Kiehl’s products played a part in prepping the skin of some of our favorite celebrities, including Gabrielle Union, Selena Gomez and Gisele Bündchen. Keep scrolling for a step-by-step guide to recreating their exact skin care routine on fashion’s big night.

Gabrielle Union

Step 1: Apply a Face Mask the Night Before

Union’s skin prep actually began the night before the gala. Makeup expert Mario Dedivanovic advised Union to sleep in Kiehl’s Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Overnight Mask. The mask is formulated with sustainably-sourced ginger leaf extract and helps deliver smoother-looking skin by morning, which is exactly the result Dedivanovic was looking for.

Step 2: Prime Your Skin

On the big day, Dedivanovic primed Union’s skin with a serum, specifically the Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line Reducing Concentrate. The newly-launched formula—with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid—can help visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while improving skin radiance and texture. 

Step 3: Hydrate Your Eye Contour

For the eyes, Dedivanovic turned to Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado. This moisturizing eye cream— formulated with avocado oil — moisturizes the delicate area without migrating into the eyes.

Step 4: Apply Moisturizer

To hydrate Union’s face and neck skin, Dedivanovic applied the new Kiehl’s Glow Formula Skin Hydrator. The radiance-boosting elixir––formulated with pomegranate extract––instantly illuminates the skin and provides antioxidant protection. What’s more, it can be used three different ways: as an all-over moisturizer, as a tinted moisturizer mixed with your foundation, or as a targeted highlighter over the high points of your face. 

Step 5: Moisturize Your Lips

As a last step, Dedivanovic applied Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 to hydrate Union’s lips while he began her makeup.

Selena Gomez

Step 1: Cleanse Your Skin

To start, Kiehl’s consulting celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo cleansed Gomez’s skin with Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser, a gentle liquid formula that cleanses the skin without over-drying.

Step 2: Exfoliate Your Skin

After cleansing, Vanngo then turned to Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub to exfoliate. This energizing skin buffer––formulated with a natural blend of caffeine, menthol, and vitamin –– sloughs away dead surface skin cells and other impurities from the skin’s surface.

Step 3: Apply a Sheet Mask

Up next: Kiehl’s Instant Renewal Concentrate Sheet Mask. Vanngo left it on Gomez’s skin for 10 minutes, letting it comfortably adhere to her skin for ideal nourishing moisture.

Step 4: Sweep on Toner

Following the mask, Vanngo reached for Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Toner–– a gentle toner that prepares, hydrates, and comforts the skin. The formula helps remove surface debris and remaining residue while hydrating and comforting the skin.

Step 5: Apply an Eye Serum

The next focus was on the eye contour with Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Eye-Opening Serum. Vanngo used this 5-in-1 solution to visibly lift and firm Gomez’s delicate eye area.

Step 6: Moisturize with Face Cream

Vanngo’s daily moisturizer pick was the classic Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream. This 24-hour, light-textured daily hydrator offers continuous moisture and leaves the skin smooth, soft, and healthy-looking. 

Step 7: Moisturize Your Lips

Topping the list once again––read: Gabrielle Union’s final skin care step––is Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 for the ultimate pout quench.

Gisele Bündchen

Step 1: Cleanse Your Skin

To start, Vanngo cleansed Bündchen’s skin with Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash, a rich gel formula that gently removes impurities without stripping the skin of its essential moisture. 

Step 2: Exfoliate Your Skin 

Vanngo then used Kiehl’s Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub to slough away dead skin cells. 

Step 3: Apply a Face Mask

Kiehl’s Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Mask was the face mask of choice for Bündchen’s skin. This lightweight gel mask delivers hydration for a smooth, healthy-looking complexion.

Step 4, 5, & 6: Tone, Apply Eye Cream, and Moisturize—In That Order 

Similar to the final steps in Gomez’s skin prep, Vanngo then applied Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner, Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, Ultra Facial Cream, and Lip Balm #1 to Bündchen’s skin before applying makeup. The final outcome? An ultra-glowy and hydrated complexion!

To shop any and all of products used to achieve red carpet-ready skin, head to kiehls.com!