BEFORE THE GLAM, THERE'S SKIN: DERMALOGICA'S PROFESSIONAL SKINCARE & MAKEUP PREP ROUTINE FOR CAMERA-READY RESULTS

Together with Highlight Artist Agency, Dermalogica supported celebrity makeup artists as they prepared tennis talent for a moment where sport, beauty, fashion and culture meet.

CARSON, Calif., Nov. 6, 2026 — At the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Portrait + Content Day on November 4, the camera-ready looks began well before the first brushstroke. Professional skincare brand Dermalogica partnered with Highlight Artist Agency to bring its skin-first philosophy behind the scenes, showcasing the importance of professional skincare prep before makeup at a day celebrating women's tennis beyond the court.

Bringing their expertise from Hollywood red carpets and editorial beauty to the world of professional tennis, celebrity makeup artists Carolina Benita and Jenny Ventura put professional skin prep in the spotlight at the WTA Portrait + Content Day. Benita with tennis stars Hanyu Guo, Kristina Mladenovic, Sara Errani, Linda Nosková and Karolína Muchová, while Ventura brought her artistry to Kateřina Siniaková. With Dermalogica at the foundation of their beauty approach, both artists showcased how professional skincare helps create the fresh, radiant, camera-ready complexions behind standout glam moments.

BEFORE THE GLAM: TWO ARTISTS, ONE SKIN-FIRST PHILOSOPHY

"Great makeup starts with great skin prep, and Daily Microfoliant is one of my go-tos," says Benita. "It helps smooth away dullness and uneven texture so I'm working with a fresh, polished canvas. Especially on shoot days, when every detail shows up on camera, that makes such a difference."

For Ventura, the goal is a complexion that looks as effortless in person as it does on camera. "For me, beautiful makeup starts with great skin prep. I want the complexion to look fresh, hydrated, and naturally radiant before applying foundation," she says. "When the skin is properly prepped, everything applies more seamlessly, allowing me to focus on enhancing my client's features and bringing the entire look together."

For those wondering how to prep skin for makeup, the artists emphasize a professional approach built around three complementary steps: refine texture, enhance visible radiance and replenish hydration—creating a smooth, comfortable canvas that lets the artistry shine.

THE PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP SKIN PREP PLAYBOOK

Daily Microfoliant | Smooth + Refine: Dermalogica's iconic exfoliating powder helps gently remove dull surface skin cells and dry buildup for a smoother, brighter-looking complexion. Exfoliation before makeup helps refine uneven texture and create a more polished base for complexion products. A staple in Ventura's kit, it helps create a more even canvas so foundation glides on seamlessly; Benita likewise turns to it to refine texture before camera-ready makeup.

Phyto Nature E² | Renew + Illuminate: Powered by plant-based exosome technology and Pumpkin Enzyme, this lightweight treatment helps visibly refine texture and boost radiance. Ventura values how it layers beneath makeup, creating a fresh, luminous appearance without a heavy feel.

Pro-Collagen Banking Water Cream | Hydrate + Plum: With water-burst technology, this lightweight moisturizer delivers hydration while helping skin appear plumper and smoother and supporting the skin barrier. As a hydrating moisturizer before makeup, it creates a soft, cushiony base that helps complexion products apply beautifully.

Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 | Protect + Hydrate: Designed for daily sun protection, this moisturizer combines broad-spectrum SPF 50 with hydration to help protect skin against UV exposure. Beyond the glam chair, Ventura and Benita recognize the importance of sun protection for professional tennis players who spend hours training and competing outdoors, making it a natural extension of their skincare recommendations from the shoot to the court. Together, these professional skincare essentials offer an approach to the best skincare routine before makeup: refine texture, enhance radiance, replenish hydration and incorporate daily sun protection.

FROM THE TREATMENT ROOM TO THE CULTURAL SPOTLIGHT

Founded in 1986 by professional skin therapist Jane Wurwand, Dermalogica has spent four decades championing skin health and professional education. Its collaboration with Highlight Artist Agency brings that expertise into a cultural moment where athletic achievement meets fashion, beauty and visual storytelling.

"Dermalogica was born in the treatment room, and professionals have always been at the heart of our brand. Great artistry starts with great skin, whether that's in the hands of a skin therapist or a makeup artist preparing talent for the camera. Our collaboration with Highlight Artist Agency is a natural extension of that philosophy, bringing professional skin expertise into the cultural moments where beauty comes to life." — Taylor Bennett, Director of US Marketing and Public Relations.

The collaboration reflects Dermalogica's commitment to the professionals behind the finished look—and the belief that exceptional beauty starts with exceptional skin prep.

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