What I Learned as a Makeup Artist From Other Lead Makeup Artists Backstage at NYFW

In the era of over-contoured, over-highlighted makeup looks, I really liked Gato's take on creating this youthful look. He says ditch the contour and the highlighter — which can sometimes complicate things. It's all about the skin here, so Gato kept that front and center.

"I didn't do any contouring, no highlighting. Just Maybelline Dream Cushion Foundation all over the skin, especially where needed, to keep the skin transparent — like teenagers' skin."

He also explained how the combination of the wash of lipsticks on the cheeks and the sheer foundation together created the illusion of "breathing skin."