And where to buy them!
No one knows their way around a backstage beauty station better than Kiekie Stanners. So who better to ask for the hardest working products at NZFW than our backstage beauty reporter herself?
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge, $76. The perfect peach cheek to match Juliette Hogan’s tangerine silk
M.A.C Strobe Dewy Skin Tint, $75. Has a ‘light-bending effect’ that helped achieve the glass skin at Zambesi
Aēsop Cedar & Citrus Lip Salve, $27. The lip conditioner that all the models (especially the male ones?) fell in love with
Basalaj Beauty Powder Highlighter Zippy, $78. The extremely chic beauty look at Rory William Docherty was finished with the most subtle cheek highlight that caught the natural light of the venue beautifully
M.A.C Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour in Pretty Pleats, $54. Zambesi was one of the only shows with a feature lip and I was here for it! Aubergine brought so much attitude to the spring/summer styling
Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder, $83. The only touch-up powder you need to instantly mattify T-zone hot spots. Pressed through the centre of the face, this product put in the work under the bright lights at Juliette Hogan
Davines Shimmering Mist, $57. I had to know the exact product used to give Kathryn Wilson’s wigs that shine on the catwalk. This was it
Aleph Lip Brush, $40. Perfect lips are never created straight from a lipstick bullet, but a precise, flat, clean brush. This one was used at Kate Sylvester to achieve the perfect stain
Wella EIMI Mistify Me Strong Hold Hairspray, $24. The hairspray of all hairsprays, responsible for those sky-high bouffants at Kiri Nathan
Oribe Style Butter Cream, $69. For those curly girls at Kate Sylvester!
M.A.C Strobe Cream in Sliverlite, $80. When I bumped into my client Teeks backstage at Kiri Nathan I really wanted to re-do his makeup in my own style, but he was looking pretty radiant so I just let him be, wearing M.A.C Strobe Cream
Pin Curl Clips Metal, $15. Kinda like a modern butterfly clip but cooler, as seen at James Bush for the Viva Next Gen Show
M.A.C In Extreme Dimension 24-Hour Kajal Eye Liner, $36. Want kohl-rimmed eyes like Liz Findlay of Zambesi, front row at her own show? Pop this in your waterline
Remington Adjustable Waver, $150. For recreating the asymmetrical kink that made the hair at Juliette Hogan flutter just to one side as the models walked. Genius
M·A·C FIX+ Magic Radiance, $63. The name says it all. When you’re under time pressure and that model’s skin needs to glow, a quick spritz of this face mist that’s packed with skincare properties will lock in moisture, instantly
Y.S Park Pink Metal Tail Comb, $20. The only tool to master the art of a perfect hair braid and the slick sculpted hair lines seen at the Graduate Show. It’s pink too, cute
Wella EIMI Pearl Styler, $24. For Lontessa’s ultimate cool-girl, slicked-back tight bun
Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in Black, $25. We didn’t see a lot of eyes or lips this NZFW, but I was struck by the intensity of the black lip liner, artfully smudged out around the lip line at Kiri Nathan
M.A.C Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil, $86. For when models are running between shows and someone else’s longwear mascara and glitter cheeks have to come off, fast
Swisspers Organic Cotton Pads, $4. Boring but these are every makeup artist’s pick to avoid tragic bits of cotton left on the face. Until a reusable makeup pad company comes through with a sponsorship, these are the best option
M.A.C Strobe Body Lotion, $65. Don’t forget the body at fashion week! Head to toe is noticeable from every angle on the runway. I used this iconic illuminating lotion on all the exposed skin at Zambesi
Wella EIMI Extra Volume Hair Mousse, $24. The best texturising product for Campbell Luke’s perfectly undone wispy flyaways
Bioderma Makeup Removing Micelle Solution, $38. The unsung hero of NZFW, this OG water cleanser saves every model’s face from turning tortured-red after non-stop makeup applications
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge, $76. The perfect peach cheek to match Juliette Hogan’s tangerine silk
M.A.C Strobe Dewy Skin Tint, $75. Has a ‘light-bending effect’ that helped achieve the glass skin at Zambesi
Aēsop Cedar & Citrus Lip Salve, $27. The lip conditioner that all the models (especially the male ones?) fell in love with
Basalaj Beauty Powder Highlighter Zippy, $78. The extremely chic beauty look at Rory William Docherty was finished with the most subtle cheek highlight that caught the natural light of the venue beautifully
M.A.C Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour in Pretty Pleats, $54. Zambesi was one of the only shows with a feature lip and I was here for it! Aubergine brought so much attitude to the spring/summer styling
Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder, $83. The only touch-up powder you need to instantly mattify T-zone hot spots. Pressed through the centre of the face, this product put in the work under the bright lights at Juliette Hogan
Davines Shimmering Mist, $57. I had to know the exact product used to give Kathryn Wilson’s wigs that shine on the catwalk. This was it
Aleph Lip Brush, $40. Perfect lips are never created straight from a lipstick bullet, but a precise, flat, clean brush. This one was used at Kate Sylvester to achieve the perfect stain
Wella EIMI Mistify Me Strong Hold Hairspray, $24. The hairspray of all hairsprays, responsible for those sky-high bouffants at Kiri Nathan
Oribe Style Butter Cream, $69. For those curly girls at Kate Sylvester!
M.A.C Strobe Cream in Sliverlite, $80. When I bumped into my client Teeks backstage at Kiri Nathan I really wanted to re-do his makeup in my own style, but he was looking pretty radiant so I just let him be, wearing M.A.C Strobe Cream
Pin Curl Clips Metal, $15. Kinda like a modern butterfly clip but cooler, as seen at James Bush for the Viva Next Gen Show
M.A.C In Extreme Dimension 24-Hour Kajal Eye Liner, $36. Want kohl-rimmed eyes like Liz Findlay of Zambesi, front row at her own show? Pop this in your waterline
Remington Adjustable Waver, $150. For recreating the asymmetrical kink that made the hair at Juliette Hogan flutter just to one side as the models walked. Genius
M·A·C FIX+ Magic Radiance, $63. The name says it all. When you’re under time pressure and that model’s skin needs to glow, a quick spritz of this face mist that’s packed with skincare properties will lock in moisture, instantly
Y.S Park Pink Metal Tail Comb, $20. The only tool to master the art of a perfect hair braid and the slick sculpted hair lines seen at the Graduate Show. It’s pink too, cute
Wella EIMI Pearl Styler, $24. For Lontessa’s ultimate cool-girl, slicked-back tight bun
Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in Black, $25. We didn’t see a lot of eyes or lips this NZFW, but I was struck by the intensity of the black lip liner, artfully smudged out around the lip line at Kiri Nathan
M.A.C Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil, $86. For when models are running between shows and someone else’s longwear mascara and glitter cheeks have to come off, fast
Swisspers Organic Cotton Pads, $4. Boring but these are every makeup artist’s pick to avoid tragic bits of cotton left on the face. Until a reusable makeup pad company comes through with a sponsorship, these are the best option
M.A.C Strobe Body Lotion, $65. Don’t forget the body at fashion week! Head to toe is noticeable from every angle on the runway. I used this iconic illuminating lotion on all the exposed skin at Zambesi
Wella EIMI Extra Volume Hair Mousse, $24. The best texturising product for Campbell Luke’s perfectly undone wispy flyaways
Bioderma Makeup Removing Micelle Solution, $38. The unsung hero of NZFW, this OG water cleanser saves every model’s face from turning tortured-red after non-stop makeup applications