Backstage Beauty Secrets: Unlocking the Runway-Ready Looks

Twice a year, the ELLE beauty team ventures behind the scenes of fashion weeks worldwide, uncovering the captivating looks and trends that will shape the seasons ahead. Privy to the insider beauty intel from the industry's top professionals, they uncover the secrets that elevate runway-ready looks to new heights.

Elevate Your Beauty Routine with the Insider's Edge

Backstage Buzz: The Controlled Chaos of Fashion Week

The backstage area of a fashion show is a hive of activity, brimming with high-octane energy and an electrifying buzz. Creative spirits from the realms of hair, makeup, and fashion collaborate seamlessly to deliver something truly magical and inspiring on the catwalk. It's a scene of controlled chaos, where every detail is meticulously orchestrated to bring the designer's vision to life.As the heart of ELLE's coverage, the beauty team navigates this dynamic environment, covering a vast expanse of ground each season. Yet, regardless of the inspiration or look, there are certain tools and products that makeup artists and hairstylists consistently rely on to achieve their runway-ready masterpieces. Inspired by the professionals' backstage kits, ELLE is thrilled to present the ELLE Backstage Beauty Kit, a curated collection of must-have essentials to elevate your own beauty routine.

The ELLE Backstage Beauty Kit: Your Runway-Ready Essentials

Packed with 14 full-sized products, the ELLE Backstage Beauty Kit is a treasure trove of skincare, hair, and makeup must-haves. These are the very same tools and formulas that the industry's top artists rely on to create the captivating looks that grace the catwalks.Elevate your skin and hair prep with chic, practical tools like the Kitsch steel gua sha to reduce puffiness, Slip scrunchies to keep hair in place without tugging, and Monpure creaseless clips to prevent kinks. Maximize the benefits of your eye cream with the 4AM Skin reusable eye patches, and achieve a flawless base with the Trish McEvoy Pointed Foundation Brush.The kit's skincare lineup is designed to seamlessly integrate into your routine, whether you're a low-key minimalist or a devotee of a full-face regimen. Ren's Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel, Dr. Barbara Sturm's The Better B Niacinamide Serum, Lumene's Nordic-C Glow Boost Essence, and Supergoop's Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30 provide the foundation for an effective, radiant complexion. And for an extra boost, the UKLash Eyelash Serum promises to keep your lashes in top form.

Runway-Inspired Makeup Essentials

The ELLE Backstage Beauty Kit also features a curated selection of makeup must-haves, each one a favorite of the industry's top artists. The Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm imbues the complexion with a healthy, luminous glow, while the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eyeshadow in Rose Gold creates a versatile wash of color for any occasion. And because even the most minimal nails get a touch of top coat on the runway, the kit includes the Nails Inc NailPure Base Coat to ensure your manicure is runway-ready.To complete the kit, there's an Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Mind Rollerball, a nod to the growing importance of wellness in backstage rituals. This soothing rollerball helps you maintain a sense of zen throughout the day, ensuring you're feeling your best as you channel your inner runway star.

Become an ELLE Collective Member and Unlock the Backstage Beauty Kit

The ELLE Backstage Beauty Kit is a limited-edition offering, available exclusively to members of the ELLE Collective. This fashion and beauty membership community provides access to exclusive content, inspiring advice from ELLE's editors and industry experts, and the opportunity to connect with designers, stylists, and other creatives.By joining the ELLE Collective for £149, you'll not only receive the ELLE Backstage Beauty Kit (worth £410), but you'll also unlock a world of exclusive benefits and experiences. Elevate your beauty routine and immerse yourself in the captivating world of fashion and beauty with the ELLE Collective.