NYFW: Backstage at Richard Chai Love Fall/Winter 2012

For the second season in a row, designer Richard Chai called upon Korean skincare brand Dr. Jart+ to give his models nourished, radiant and natural looking skin before hitting the runway.

Before they went into hair and makeup, models were prepped with Dr. Jart’s hero product, the Beauty Balm (or BB cream). For those who don't know Dr. Jart+ is a staple in Korea and recently hit our shores. BB cream works as a moisturizer, sunscreen and treatment serum while hiding uneven skin tone so well that it minimizes the need for foundation or concealer. It's available exclusively at Sephora.

Depending on the model’s skin needs, makeup artist Kristen Arnett used Dr.Jart’s Water Fuse Beauty Balm or Premium Beauty Balm (thicker than Water Fuse) to neutralize any pigments/redness, moisturize, and soothe skin. On darker skin models, the BB cream was used a gentle highlight.

Makeup artist James Kaliardos for M·A·C Cosmetic created the look and went a little androgynous. Using M·A·C Pro's Taupe Powder Blush, he lightly swept under model's cheekbones and over temples for a soft contour and applied Studio Finish SPF 15 Concealer only where needed.

Kaliardos blended through brows to create a strong, yet soft textured brow. On the eyes he used M·A·C Coffee Walnut Pro Sculpting Cream* and blended over the eyelid and crease in a straight, but well blended shape, adding a bit under the inner brow as well. He lightly applied M·A·C Mauveless Pro Longwear Eyeshadow* through the lower lashes under eyes. Lashes are curled, but left bare.

Final Look. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (source)

He finished off the look with Classic Nude Fall Trend Lip Palette* dabbed into the lip as a stain with fingers.

*will be available Autumn/Winter 2012.

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