Augustinus Bader’s award-winning skincare and signature The Method facial were the ultimate Met Gala prep for some of the most radiant stars. Celebrities including Dua Lipa, Zoë Saldana, Alex Consani, Demi Moore, and Anok Yai relied on Augustinus Bader to achieve flawless, glowing skin ahead of the red carpet.

In the days leading up to the event, A-listers received The Method facial – an advanced skin and body treatment designed to boost cell communication and restore skin vitality, along with a targeted regimen of high-performance products.

Augustinus Bader’s latest launches, The Rich Eye Cream and The Hydrogel Face Mask were used to prep and hydrate the skin ahead of the red carpet. Amongst the brands cult products The Rich Cream, The Cleansing Balm, The Face Mist, The Eye Patches, were all used to sculpt, hydrate, and revitalise the skin.

Step-by-Step Routine

  1. The Cleansing Balm – Applied with a massage to release facial tension.
  2. The Foaming Cleanser – Deep cleans to prep skin for active ingredients, followed by an Oxygen Infusion powered with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, squalane, and Vitamins A, C, and E to build a reservoir of hydration.
  3. The Face Mist – Spritzed to lock in moisture.
  4. The Face Oil – Applied with Kobido and Effleurage massage techniques.
  5. The Hydrogel Face Mask – Hydrates and plumps; followed by cryo sticks for lymphatic drainage, LED Light Therapy, and a second Effleurage Massage.
  6. The Rich Eye Cream – Brightens and refreshes the eye area.
  7. The Rich Cream – Applied after a Contour Kinetic Suction to seal in treatment benefits.
  8. The Eye Patches – Prep under-eyes for makeup.
  9. The Face Mist – Final glow-setting spritz.
1. The Cleansing Balm
2. The Foaming Cleanser
3. The Face Mist
4. The Face Oil
5. The Hydrogel Face Mask
6. The Rich Eye Cream
7. The Rich Cream
8. The Eye Patches