27 Beauty Products Costume Designer Shiona Turini Packed for a 4-Month Work Trip
Shiona Turini (for long—@shionat for social media short) has it figured out. For starters, she has a seriously amazing affinity for fashion, accented with a special à la carte knack for creating some sensational beauty moments which, of course, we spot and screenshot regularly while scrolling through our feeds. Having been in the business for roughly a decade, the consultant, stylist, and costume designer has solidified herself as one of the industry's most sought-after experts when it comes to both fashion and beauty know-how, and she's worked closely with some of the most talented names in entertainment (Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, Issa Rae, and noteworthy brands such as Christian Dior, Nike, Teen Vogue, W Magazine, Elle.com, MAC Cosmetics, and New York Magazine's The Cut.) Oh, and she also has really fantastic hair.
As beauty and fashion editors, whenever we come across someone as equally talented, busy, and put-together as Turini, we automatically hanker to know all of their secrets. How does she keep her skin on good behavior while flight-hopping? What mascara does she use for maximum staying power and minimum flake? And what on Earth is the process like when someone as beauty adept as Turini jumps over to New Orleans for four months for work? A self-proclaimed island hopper, Turini is no stranger to uprooting her at-home beauty routine and transforming it for travel with fairy godmother like flair.
Since Turini's recently been in New Orleans working on Lena Waithe's movie Queen Slim directed by Melina Matsoukas, we thought it the perfect opportunity to ask the costume designer just how she does it. What did she pack, what does she swear by, and what can she absolutely not live without? Ahead, she explains all that and more. Keep scrolling for our exclusive sneak peek into the beauty bag (and mind!) of one of fashion's leading ladies.
On Skincare
"I swear by Christine Chin's facials. She's really diligent about targeted skincare and treatment, so I completely trust her line of products. We've been working on my skin concerns for months, and she's very knowledgeable about treating brown and black skin. Some of my favorite products are her Solid and Liquid Gold moisturizers for day and night, the LBF System, and the Cell'Gold Cleanser. All of her products are on my top shelf. I can't travel without them. Her masks also really help with my breakouts, which are primarily hormonal."
"I know traveling with so many masks may seem excessive, but I travel so much, and I swear they help. I just got this one from Summer Fridays, which feels ultra-hydrating when I'm on back-to-back flights. It's also a light exfoliant and leaves my skin glowing for days, and the scent is not too overpowering."
"As someone who gets blemishes here and there, I have this on hand at all times. It's effect really is instant. After treating a spot, I can see a really big difference. It's not the easiest treatment to get my hands on since they sell out quickly, but it's totally worth it."
On Makeup
"I don't wear a lot of makeup, especially since I'm traveling for work right now. So I only pack the basics and the must-haves I can't manage for four months without."
"I love to use and support brands that cater to women of all shades and undertones. Fenty Beauty is an industry pioneer. Walnut, Latte, and Suede are the best colors for me. Depending on how much sun I'm getting, I'll use one more than the others. I can also mix them for the perfect shade."
On Bodycare
On Fragrance
"A little goes a long way with this one. This tiny bottle is new on my shelf, but I already know it's a staple. I love the musky, androgynous aroma. Dab the glass applicator to your pulse points. It's romantically old-fashioned and glamorous."Next up: Teen Vogue's Editor in Chief Just Revealed Her Entire Nighttime Skincare Routine
Erin has been writing a mix of beauty and wellness content forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing for over five years. Prior to that, she spent two and half years writing for Byrdie. She now calls Santa Monica home but grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and studied writing, rhetoric, and communication at University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. She studied abroad in Galway, Ireland, and spent a summer in L.A. interning with the Byrdie andBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing family. After graduating from UW, she spent one year in San Francisco, where she worked as a writer for Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen before moving down to L.A. to begin her career as a beauty editor.