At Prabal Gurung’s Fall/Winter 2026 show, elegance and modern beauty moved in perfect harmony. The collection celebrated refined femininity with an organic ease—an aesthetic that extended seamlessly to the beauty look backstage. Skin was luminous, fresh and effortlessly polished, proving once again that healthy radiance is the most powerful accessory on any runway.
Bringing that glow to life was Borghese, the beloved Italian skin-care brand revered for its spa heritage and high-performance formulas. Amid the fast-paced energy of New York Fashion Week, Borghese transformed the packed backstage area into a moment of calm—delivering runway-ready complexions in record time.
5 Minutes to Runway-Ready Skin
With only minutes to prep each model, Borghese national aesthetician and skin expert Gabriel Taylor relied on a streamlined, results-driven ritual.
“Our secret weapon was the Fango Advanced Active Mud Mask, delivering fast, visible benefits,” says Taylor. “Amid the backstage chaos of NYFW, the Borghese team created a much-needed moment of calm between shows. The result is absolutely glowing skin—and we only need the five minutes.”
The backstage “facial in a jar” began with Borghese’s iconic Advanced Fango Active ($58) and Delicato ($58) mud masks to purify, soothe and rebalance the skin. Known for their mineral-rich, Italian spa origins, the masks helped draw out impurities while revitalizing tired complexions under tight time constraints. Taylor estimates he performed around 40 facials backstage.
Next came a surge of hydration with Curaforte Moisture Intensifier ($82), replenishing moisture and restoring suppleness in seconds. The ritual concluded with Power-C Firming and Brightening Serum Capsules ($89), delivering a final boost of radiance and a visibly brighter, firmer-looking finish.
The result was luminous, healthy-looking skin that held up just as beautifully under runway lights as it did up close. Another bonus, Taylor notes, is that the skin-care routine allowed models to wear less makeup so their glow could take center stage.
Recreate the Backstage Glow at Home
The same five-minute ritual easily translates into your everyday routine:
Detoxify: Apply Advanced Fango Active or Delicato Mud Mask to clean skin. Leave on briefly to purify and refresh, then rinse.
Hydrate: Smooth on Curaforte Moisture Intensifier to replenish moisture.
Brighten: Finish with Power-C Firming and Brightening Serum Capsules for a radiant, firm-looking glow.
