Backstage at the Simkhai NYFW Runway Show

February 17, 2025

Backstage at the Simkhai NYFW Runway Show

New York Fashion Week is the ultimate stage for innovation in beauty and fashion, and this season, Laura Mercier brought a fresh take on flawless skin to the Simkhai Fall/Winter 2025 runway. Global Beauty Director Tayaba Jafri showed us the beauty look that emphasized blurred matte skin that complemented Simkhai’s romantic yet contemporary collection.

At the heart of the look? Laura Mercier’s NEW Tinted Moisturizer Blurred Matte—a reinvented classic that delivers a soft-focus finish while staying true to the brand’s philosophy of effortless, skin-first beauty.

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A Legacy, Reimagined

Laura Mercier pioneered the tinted moisturizer category 25 years ago, offering an alternative to the heavy, foundation-dominated beauty market. Designed to enhance natural beauty with a sheer, skin-like finish, it quickly became a cult favorite.

This year, we introduced a new evolution: the Tinted Moisturizer Blurred Matte. People tend to think matte is flat, but this formula brings a modern twist, offering a soft-blurred effect that diffuses imperfections while maintaining a breathable, wearable, natural feel. The Simkhai runway was the perfect moment to unveil this innovation.

Runway Meets Reality: The Modern Matte Look

Simkhai’s collection provided the perfect opportunity for an updated take on matte skin. The first-ever inclusion of male models in the show reinforced the universality of Tinted Moisturizer Blurred Matte, proving that great skin is for everyone.

The final look balanced soft matte skin with sculpted yet natural definition, allowing the models' features to shine through. The makeup was set with our iconic Translucent Loose Setting Powder, ensuring long-lasting, runway-ready wear without masking the skin’s natural radiance.

Tayaba Jafri’s Backstage Techniques

Bringing the flawless faces to life, Jafri and her team focused on:

The beauty of Blurred Matte is its wearability beyond the runway. Whether it’s backstage at NYFW or your daily routine, this formula is designed to enhance—not hide—your skin.

“Skin that looks like skin is the best accessory.” – Tayaba Jafri

This season, embrace the modern matte movement—one that feels effortless, timeless, and perfectly Laura Mercier.