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Day 2: twenty-seven names & Taylor


For Day Two of NZFW, Aleph joins twenty-seven names backstage to create a beauty look that feels fresh, modern and distinctly individual.

Think naturally glowing skin, softly defined features and subtle washes of colour. Polished, but never overdone.

For Taylor’s SOMNII show, the beauty direction explores the softness and mystery of the dreamscape, ethereal, instinctive and slightly undone.

5 dancers each embody a different state of mind — Intuition, Will, Doubt and Desire — with makeup subtly shifting to reflect their movement and energy.

Think smudged eyes, diffused depth, dark lips, luminous skin and unexpected touches of shine: expressive and individual.

Get the twenty-seven names look:

Serum + Primer: For nourishing skin prep and a smooth, silky base.

Concealer + Foundation: For targeted coverage that still lets skin look like skin.

Cheek + Lip Tint Emanate or Ascend, Mixed with Mixing + Treatment Balm: for a barely there blush and lip.

Prep + Finish Powder: For setting, soft-focus blur and keeping the skin fresh without flattening its natural texture.

Makeup look done by Aleph Beauty for Taylor Fashion Show at NZFW 2026
The Taylor SOMNII Look:

Concealer + Foundation & Radiance Moon: For targeted coverage that still lets skin look like skin.  Mix 1 part Radiance Moon to 3 Parts Concealer/Foundation for a subtle lit from within glow.

Cheek + Lip Tint Grounded or Terra: For natural warmth, soft contour.

Multi-Liner Pencil Noir: For Dramatically lined lips and eyes.

Prep + Finish Powder: For setting, soft-focus blur and keeping the skin fresh without flattening its natural texture.