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Every Backstage Beauty Product Genuinely Used At London Fashion Week SS23

If the pros are using it, we want it.

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From the only hairspray you need for a runway-worthy quiff, to the foundation all the models are wearing, these are the backstage beauty products the pros are actually using, direct from fashion week.

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Illamasqua Powder Eyeshadow in Superstitious

Powder Eyeshadow in Superstitious
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Illamasqua Powder Eyeshadow in Superstitious

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Show: Mark Fast AW21

Pro: Pablo Rodriguez

The Look: 'The idea for this look was to capture the effect you get when light reflects on water,' says Rodriguez. 'The main feature were a few pieces of chunky silver glitter placed on the centre of the eyelid on top of the lash line, so they catch the light when the models blink. The rest of the look was all about metallic pastels on eyes, lips and cheeks.'

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Kiss Gel Fantasy Nails Konnichiwa - £7.99

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Show: Prabal Gurung AW21

Pro: Gina Edwards

The Look: 'The nail look was inspired by a couture shape with a modern twist. The matte and gloss half-moon style in a deep bordeaux has a dark romantic feel just like New York City,' says celebrity nail artist and KISS brand ambassador, Gina Edwards.

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ghd Root Lift Spray

Root Lift Spray

Show: Victoria Beckham AW21

Pro: Anthony Turner

The Look: 'Overall, it had to be very natural looking and healthy looking, with incredible shine,' Beckham said of the low-key but high shine hair look. 'Of course, the times we’re living in have definitely changed attitudes when it comes to hair and beauty. I think we’ve taken the positives from that and used an element of that thinking to inform today’s hair look. It’s a little more relaxed, there’s a sense of ease of wearability. It’s worn in but still done. We still wanted it to feel like something special, even if it is the sort of look you could achieve yourself.'

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NARS Lipstick in Opulent

Lipstick in Opulent
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NARS Lipstick in Opulent

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Show: Rodarte SS21

Pro: Uzo

The Look: 'The Rodarte aesthetic continues this season with a beauty look that is both romantic and dreamy,' says Uzo. 'The
bold oxblood lip used on some of the models delivered that unexpected twist that we have come to love about Rodarte.'

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Illamasqua Beyond Foundation

Illamasqua Beyond Foundation
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Illamasqua Beyond Foundation

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Show: Richard Malone SS21

Pro: Pablo Rodriguez

The Look: 'I have named the look 'masterpiece minimalism' as it embodies a barely there, statement beauty,' says Rodriguez. 'I used very little product to create fresh glowing skin.'

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MAC In Extreme Dimension Lash

In Extreme Dimension Lash
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MAC In Extreme Dimension Lash

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Show: Fashion East AW20

Pro: Terry Barber

The Look: 'We want the models to look like they just stepped out of a hot shower,' Terry Barber told ELLE backstage. 'We're applying a coat of mascara on the top and bottom lashes then going in again to get a really heavy duty look - almost like the lashes are pinched together from the water.'

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NARS Lipstick in Sex Shuffle

Lipstick in Sex Shuffle
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NARS Lipstick in Sex Shuffle

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Show: Erdem AW20

Pro: Lynsey Alexander

The Look: 'I'm using a lipstick instead of a traditional highlighter because it's balmier', explained Lynsey Alexander backstage at Erdem. 'I'm applying it over eyes and lips and cheeks to give quite a vibrant sheen.'

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Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

Supersonic Hair Dryer
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Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

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Show: Erdem, J.W. Anderson AW20

Pro: Anthony Turner

The Look: Every backstage hairstylist's ultimate go-to product, the Dyson hairdryer is the pro way to dry your hair. At Erdem, Anthony Turner used the styling concentrator attachment to give a super smooth finish to models' hair, whilst at J.W. Anderson Turner called upon the gentle air attachment to encourage models' natural hair texture.

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MAC Cosmetics Pro Face Palette in Light Blush

Pro Face Palette in Light Blush
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MAC Cosmetics Pro Face Palette in Light Blush

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Show: Preen SS20

Pro: Sam Bryant

The Look: 'I wanted it to be sunkissed without looking like a tan so I'm pushing this cram blusher into cheeks with a sponge so it sits really in the skin, rather than on top.'

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Victoria Beckham Beauty Smoky Eye Brick in Royal

Smoky Eye Brick in Royal
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Victoria Beckham Beauty Smoky Eye Brick in Royal

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Show: Victoria Beckham SS20

Pro: Pat McGrath

The Look: 'Simple, minimal, gorgeousness' was the order of the day backstage at Victoria Beckham. 'I'm using a flat brush to apply the blue eyeshadow from the Royal Smokey Eye Brick to create a navy blue line in the socket of models' eyes. Half of them have blue, and the other half have burgundy liner.'

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MAC Cosmetics Holographic Glitter

Holographic Glitter
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MAC Cosmetics Holographic Glitter

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Show: House Of Holland SS20

Pro: Dominic Skinner

The Look: Skinner expertly blended 90s rave culture with 70s disco queen using MAC's holographic glitter pressed over washes of purple, lime and pink eyeshadow. 'She's off to a festival and now it's 6am and her make-up is lived in and loved in.'

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Babyliss 9000 Cordless Straightener

9000 Cordless Straightener
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Babyliss 9000 Cordless Straightener

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Show: Matty Bovan, Halpern, Victoria Beckham SS20

Pro: Syd Hayes, Sam McKnight, Guido Palau

The Look: Setting the trend for super straight hair this season, this genius cordless hair straightener is a backstage hairstylist's dream. Syd Hayes and Sam McKnight used theirs to create XXL poker straight hair at Matty Bovan and Halpern, whilst the legendary Guido Palau added undone bends to models' lengths before tying into effortless buns at Victoria Beckham.

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Augustinus Bader The Cream

The Cream
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Augustinus Bader The Cream

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Show: Victoria Beckham AW19

Pro: Nichola Joss

The Look: 'I'm prepping all the models' skin with the moisturiser - it's the perfect base for make-up and takes the stress out of their skin. It's an ideal primer and gets them in the right mindset for the rest of the day.'

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MAC Lip Pencil in Nightmoth

Lip Pencil in Nightmoth
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MAC Lip Pencil in Nightmoth

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Show: Matty Bovan AW19

Pro: Miranda Joyce

The Look: 'A strong, cinematic dark lip with a splash of neon coral in the middle topped with gloss.'

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Hair by Sam McKnight Modern Hairspray Multi-Task Styling Mist

Modern Hairspray Multi-Task Styling Mist
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Hair by Sam McKnight Modern Hairspray Multi-Task Styling Mist

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Show: Ryan Lo AW19

Pro: Sam McKnight

The Look: 'Lauren Bacall and Veronica Lake gorgeous Hollywood sex. Brushed out waves, back-combed quiffs and ponytails with black ribbons set with hairspray.'

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CND Shellac Nail Polish, Tutti Frutti

CND Shellac Nail Polish, Tutti Frutti
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CND Shellac Nail Polish, Tutti Frutti

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Show: Ryan Lo AW19

Pro: Marian Newman using CND

The Look: 'Modern retro nails in pastel and hot pink. Kawaii goes grown up.'

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