Ejae’s had quite a year. The KPop Demon Hunters singer just graced one of fashion’s biggest red carpets, and her skin looked as polished as her black MÔNOT gown. Ahead of the night, the breakout star focused on glow-boosting skin care, leaning on SkinCeuticals for the luminous finish beneath her glam. Here, she shares the routine behind the look.
What did you want your makeup and hair to communicate for your Met Gala look?
“I want everything to feel intentional, authentic and well thought out, from my skin care to my makeup and hair, all the way to the dress. Everything is intentional and serves a purpose. I love the concept of feeling good from the inside out, which to me includes skin health and dressing from head to toe with attention to every detail.”
How much planning went into your look? Was there anything that surprised you about the process?
“There’s definitely a lot of planning, especially since it’s my first Met Gala, but it’s also really collaborative. Everyone comes in with a clear vision, so it all comes together in a way that feels very natural to who I am and the story we are trying to tell.
For me, the lead-up to an event like this is all about the foundation. In order for glam to look good, it all starts with great skin care. SkinCeuticals helped set my skin up for success tonight. Once my skin is prepped, my beauty regimen just kind of clicks.”
Why was C E Ferulic the right choice for your skin-care prep?
“I’m a firm believer in the power of antioxidant skin care, so turning to SkinCeuticals’ C E Ferulic, the gold standard, felt like a natural choice for The Met. It gave my skin a visible brightness that made everything look more polished before makeup was even applied. With all the Swarovski crystals and beautiful jewelry I was wearing, it was a perfect match. Everything was tied together from head to toe.”
How does great skin prep change the way your makeup looks and lasts on a night like the Met Gala?
“It makes such a difference, especially for something like the Met Gala, where you’re getting ready hours in advance and then going from the carpet into a full night of events. It’s a long day, and you want everything to still look fresh by the end of it. When your skin is healthy, moisturized and properly prepped, makeup applies more smoothly and holds up without feeling heavy or overdone. At The Met with SkinCeuticals, my skin felt balanced and healthy from the start, so the makeup stayed radiant all night.”
