New Moon: Makeup Prep with Dermalogica Products

For my beauty fanatics out there who are also New Moon groupies, this one is for you!

Dermalogica is VERY excited to be a favorite brand from the New Moon cast. On the set of the latest filming, Twilight: New Moon Makeup Designer Norma Hill-Patton (at THEY Representation – www.THEYrep.com) routinely used the products to create the best canvas for dressing up the vampires and werewolves. Long days on set can take a toll on actor’s skin so Hill-Patton turned to Dermalogica products to prep skin before makeup.

“All of the Actors required a LOT of make up and it was on their faces for long periods of time, so we needed to take particular care of their skins. Vampires don’t perspire, don’t grow facial hair, don’t get lines and certainly don’t get BLEMISHES” explains Norma Hill-Patton, Makeup Designer for Twilight: New Moon. “We loved Dermalogica’s Active Moist which we used on most of the Cast as it is quite universal and suits most types of skin. The Pre Cleanse was invaluable for cleansing off the body make up, especially because we had to apply a make up fixative and it was difficult to remove. But we didn’t want anything that was harsh or might induce a reaction. The Intensive Eye Cream was great for keeping the fine lines around the eyes at bay. A TINY amount patted under the eye for final checks (on top of the make up) did wonders to diminish the lines for close ups.” Hill-Patton concludes, “The Shaving Regime was used on all of the guys with great success! Again, it was really important to be sympathetic to their skins as they had to have a REALLY CLOSE shave. I’m a great fan of the shaving oil and it can be used for ‘wet’ shaves or electric shaves! We even had to shave some of them in the middle of the day to maintain the smooth look to their skin! I also loved the Renewal Lip Complex to keep their lips smooth during the cold, windy days during exterior filming.”

During New York Fashion Week in September of 2008, I met with representatives from Dermalogica who shared with me information about television stations and film crews turning to their products in the hi-definition world. Gone are the days of heavy pancake makeup as skin care is where its at! As a professional makeup artist, I can relate. A clean look starts with clean skin.

“My daily regimen includes Dermalogica sunscreen. They also have a really great “special clearing booster” for spot treatment on blemishes” says Ashley Greene, “Alice Cullen”. I was given a sample of the Special Clearing Booster during my visit with reps from Dermalogica and I agree, this stuff is good! “It’s a little more involved on set with hot towel treatments and Dermalogica pre-cleanse to get all that white makeup off” explains Greene.

For more information on Dermalogica products, visit their site: Dermalogica.com

Victoria Stiles Makeup Artist

UPDATE 12-16-2009:  I spoke with Robin Mathews who is the personal make-up artist for Kristen Stewart– Bela in New Moon.  She informed me that Dermalogica products were not used on Kristen Stewart.

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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

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