This is a New York Fashion Week FW 2017 Report. Backstage at the MONSE Fall/Winter 2017 RTW Collection in New York, Makeup Artist Gucci Westman prepped models’ skin with luxury skincare brand SK-II prior to makeup application.

Sk-II & Gucci Westman Backstage At Monse FW’17

“The inspiration for the beauty look was inspired by a deconstructed, urban film noir-type girl,” said Gucci Westman. “A girl that feels very real, approachable, and beautiful.”

To ensure each model had a luminous, radiant complexion, Gucci applied the iconic SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, followed by GenOptics Aura Essence and the NEW R.N.A. Power Eye Cream (launching this month!)

Sk-II & Gucci Westman
Backstage At Monse FW’17

“I wanted the girls to have super hydrated skin so it was really important to prep with SK-II skincare,” stated Gucci. “I used the SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence to give the complexion a healthy, radiant glow and the new SK-II R.N.A. Power Eye Cream to hydrate and firm the eye area.”

Sk-II & Gucci Westman
Backstage At Monse FW’17

Sk-II & Gucci Westman
Backstage At Monse FW’17

Sk-II & Gucci Westman
Backstage At Monse FW’17

SK-II FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE

To prep the models’ skin prior to makeup application, SK-II Facial Treatment Essence was patted and gently massaged into the skin. The brand’s signature product is formulated with over 90% pure PITERATM, which promotes the skin’s natural surface rejuvenation process, balances the moisture barrier for overall hydration and elasticity, and instantly refreshes skin for an even, radiant complexion.

Sk-II & Gucci Westman
Backstage At Monse FW’17

SK-II GENOPTICS AURA ESSENCE

Next, recent launch SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence was applied to help brighten and plump the skin. The unique lightweight serum formula is packed with anti-oxidants, humectants, vitamins and minerals to instantly brighten dull skin after several busy, long days of shows.

Sk-II & Gucci Westman
Backstage At Monse FW’17

NEW SK-II R.N.A. POWER EYE CREAM

Sk-II & Gucci Westman
Backstage At Monse FW’17

Sk-II & Gucci Westman
Backstage At Monse FW’17

Finally, the brand new SK-II R.N.A. Power Eye Cream was gently massaged under the eyes. The hydrating eye cream is specially formulated to leave skin around the eyes firmer, smoother and brighter – the perfect canvas for eye makeup application.

Sk-II & Gucci Westman Backstage At Monse FW’17

Once each model showcased hydrated, healthy skin, Gucci applied makeup to enhance the skin’s natural glow with a wet, glossy eye and a dab of wine color in the middle of the lips.