These days, runway collections aren't solely about the fashion pieces that will pervade our wardrobes and wishlists for the coming months. Thanks to the resurgence of bloggers and fashion-oriented reality shows, what goes on behind the curtains is just as interesting and appealing as what we see walking down the runway. With makeup artists wielding their brushes to create looks that blend seamlessly with the designer's vision, the prepping and prettifying backstage help tie the collection together so that we, the audience, can appreciate the whole package exactly as how the designer imagined it.

As this year's official beauty partner of Philippine Fashion Week, L'Oreal Paris was responsible for creating all the beauty looks that complemented the summer collections, including those by Michael Cinco, Chris Diaz, and Sassa Jimenez. As varied as these designers may be, what linked the presentations was the world-class expertise provided by L'Oreal Paris makeup artists—ultimately the icing on the cake on the beautiful homegrown designs.

Now, you too can cop the styles right from the runway. Browse through the gallery for 6 makeup looks from Philippine Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012, plus the exact products used on the models.

(Model photos by BJ Pascual. Photos and makeup tutorials courtesy of L'Oreal Paris. L'Oreal Paris products are available at leading department stores and beauty stores nationwide.)