"I Feel Like I'm in My Element": Tate McRae Discusses Her Transformative Tour, the VMAs, and Skincare After Performances.

      Introducing Unfiltered, a new beauty series that offers an exclusive look into the relaxed beauty routines of our favorite celebrities and content creators. They will share their guilty-pleasure beauty habits, the essential products in their five-minute routines, one invaluable good-skin tip they swear by, and much more. To round off each conversation, we ask each celebrity to provide a selection of self-taken, filter-free photos that embody their Unfiltered beauty philosophy. In our next feature, we get to know singer-songwriter and dancer Tate McRae, who answers our rapid-fire questions and reveals her daily skincare routine, her secret to a perfect self-glam session, and more. Enjoy!

      Your VMAs performance was breathtaking, and it's been wonderful to witness your growth as an artist. What was your "I did it" moment, and what are you looking forward to in this next phase? Thank you! Performing at the VMAs was a dream for me. I felt incredibly honored to share the stage with so many talented artists. This entire tour has also been a transformative experience for me. We recently held two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, with another coming up. This weekend, we'll be at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. It's all felt quite surreal. I'm excited to continue connecting with the amazing people who support me and attend my shows. The in-person connection is irreplaceable.

      You've seamlessly combined your passion for dance with music in a way that resonates well with your Gen Z audience. What does this tour represent for you as an artist at this point in your career? This tour holds tremendous significance for me as an artist. I've always dreamed of performing in arenas, so I'm incredibly thankful to be in these spaces night after night. Reflecting on my journey, it certainly took me some years to figure out how to integrate my dancing and singing during my performances, but it now feels like a smooth process. I'm now constantly thinking about how to bring a song to life in my live performances while I write it in the studio. This makes performing my latest album such a joy every night.

      The realms of performing arts and beauty intersect in various ways. What does this mean for you? To perform at my best, I need to feel my best, so it's vital that I prioritize both my mental and physical well-being during the tour. I consciously carve out time daily for my skincare routine, as that’s when I can take a moment to center myself. I'm also extremely grateful for my makeup artist on tour, who collaborates with me to incorporate self-care into my glam routine.

      With a busy schedule during the American leg of your tour, how do you practice self-care through daily beauty rituals? Do you have any tips or tricks you've picked up along the way? While on tour, I ensure that skincare remains a priority. My skin can become dry from frequent traveling, so maintaining hydration and moisture is key. I also love using my red-light face mask!

      All the performance time, rehearsals, and traveling must affect your skin. How do you manage to keep it looking and feeling its best on the go? My tour skincare routine is quite straightforward. I use Neutrogena's Hydro Boost Gel Cleanser to refresh and hydrate my skin, followed by the Hydro Boost Water Gel for moisture. Both products help keep my skin rejuvenated even while traveling. The Hydro Boost makeup wipes from Neutrogena are essential for my tour routine. They're a quick, clean, and easy way to remove my makeup after a show.

      Congratulations on becoming a Neutrogena ambassador! How has that partnership been so far, and what do you hope to achieve with it? Are there any products you can't live without? I've really enjoyed working with Neutrogena. Their products have been a part of my life since childhood, making this collaboration feel authentic and exciting. I’m thrilled to have them as the global partner for my tour. Right now, I'm obsessed with their new Hydro Boost Lip Oil—especially the Petal Pop shade. It gives your lips a beautiful shine and refreshed look, and it’s perfect for traveling. I always keep a few in my bag.

      Shop Tate McRae's Unfiltered Beauty Edit:

      Neutrogena Hydro Boost Lip Oil in Petal Pop

      Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

      Neutrogena Hydro Boost Facial Cleansing Wipes

      Neutrogena Refresh & Hydrate Skin Care Set