When it comes to flawless red carpet grooming, what happens before the cameras roll is just as important as the final look itself. At this year’s 61st Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), performer, presenter, and nominee Shaboozey had one thing in common with the best-dressed men on the carpet: balanced, hydrated, and camera-ready skin — long before he took the stage.
The secret? Ariane Victoria kept Shaboozey’s skin camera-ready for one of his biggest nights — utilizing a clean routine and Oars + Alps products. “Grooming is all about the skin prep – balancing, moisturizing, protecting, and enhancing,” Victoria shares.
Below is the step-by-step process used behind the scenes to build a flawless and well-prepped look.
Get the Look:
Step 1: Cleanse
- Start with the Oars + Alps Hydrating Gel Face Wash to remove any buildup and give skin a clean, fresh base. Clean skin absorbs everything that follows more effectively – so this step isn’t optional.
Step 2: Brighten With Serum
- Apply the Oars + Alps Wake Up Face Serum with Vitamin C while skin is still slightly damp. Vitamin C targets dullness and uneven tone, giving the skin a bright and even finish that lays well under the red carpet lighting.
Step 3: De-Puff the Eyes
- Roll the Oars + Alps Wake Up Eye Stick along the orbital bone under each eye using gentle, outward strokes, the cooling applicator instantly reduces puffiness and wakes up tired eyes – a non-negotiable before a long night of cameras and performing.
Step 4: Moisturize
- Apply the Oars + Alps Face Moisturizer + Eye Cream to lock in hydration without heaviness. The lightweight formula absorbs fast and creates a smooth, healthy-looking finish that holds up under HD cameras and stage lights.
- Pro tip: Press the moisturizer into skin rather than rubbing to absorb more evenly and reduce the chance of pilling under any product layered on top.
Step 5: Reset and Calm With the Hero Mist
- Hold the Oars + Alps Skin Saver Face Spray 6-8 inches from the face and mist evenly, letting it air dry. Formulated with pure hypochlorous acid (HOCI) and a patented pH-stable formula, it instantly resets the skin barrier, calms redness, and keeps skin balanced throughout the night. Victoria calls it the red carpet hero and uses it between every step.
Step 6: Protect with SPF
- Finish with a swipe of Oars + Alps Matte Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 50 across the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. The non-greasy, matte formula absorbs flash and stage light without looking shiny on camera. It’s easy enough to keep in a pocket for touch-ups all night long.
Victoria’s approach is a reminder that great men’s grooming isn’t about covering anything up — it makes sure the skin shows up for the moment, and Shaboozey’s attendance at the ACM Awards did exactly that.
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