New Zealand Fashion Week is a marathon, not a sprint – and while the outfits might be meticulously planned (read: multiple changes a day), there’s never quite enough time to get ready. Between dashing backstage, catching shows, and racing to meetings, I needed a beauty routine that feels effortless yet delivers results. That’s why I reached for Elizabeth Arden. Their products not only simplified my routine, but gave me the confidence of knowing my skin looked and felt its best all week.

Here’s how I got ready with Elizabeth Arden:

I started with the Ceramide Replenishing Cleansing Oil, which melted away any lingering makeup and left my skin nourished and soft – not stripped. A quick spritz of the Eight Hour® Miracle Hydrating Mist became my secret weapon for instant hydration, and yes, I kept it in my bag to revive my skin (and sanity) throughout the day.

Next came the Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides Ceramide Hydra-Plumping Water Cream – a silky, lightweight formula with the most satisfying pump design. My tired eyes got some much needed TLC with the PREVAGE® Anti-aging + Intensive Repair Eye Serum, applied gently with my ring finger. It felt rich, creamy, and exactly what long days under runway lights demanded. 

For a fresh, skin-first finish, I dusted on the Flawless Finish Skincaring Pressed Powder, which gave me that sheer glow while blurring imperfections. What I loved most was its versatility: light coverage for day, buildable coverage for night.

To finish, I swiped on the Grand Entrance Mascara for lashes – and completed the look with Elizabeth Arden’s Lip Color Lipstick in Berry Empowered. In the chaos of NZFW, it’s this kind of beauty regime you can count on.