The $39 Brightening Moisturizer Behind Dakota Johnson’s Glowing ‘Verity’ Premiere Skin

Dakota Johnson’s complexion last night at the New York City premiere of Verity was as bright as her crystal-fringe custom Calvin Klein outfit. It turns out one key to her glowing complexion is a new brightening moisturizer developed by dermatologists. Before applying makeup, including the bold red lip, celebrity makeup artist Georgie Eisdell prepped Johnson’s skin for red-carpet success with a few essentials.

Eisdell took her cues from the clothes. “The Calvin Klein look was so strong and effortless, I wanted the beauty to feel the same,” she says. “I prepped Dakota’s skin with DRMTLGY, focusing on hydration and luminosity so the skin felt fresh, glossy and alive.” The goal was to let Johnson’s luminous, hydrated skin be the center of the look. “I kept everything else beautifully restrained and let the lip be the moment, a bold hit of color against really clean, glowing skin.”

To achieve this look, Eisdell turned to DRMTLGY FacialRX Brightening Moisturizer ($39), which the brand says provides immediate luminosity and hydration that lasts up to 120 hours, as well as long-term brightening and firming benefits. Eisdell also used DRMTLGY FacialRX Brightening Eye Masks ($44), Needle-less Growth Factor Serum ($69) and Needle-less 4D Volumizing Lip Treatment ($24).

The takeaway from Johnson’s striking red-carpet glam? Put the effort into quality skin prep so makeup can stay minimal.