Jessica Alba’s Baby2Baby Gala Prep Included Eye Patches, Electrolytes and an Elite Snack Setup (Exclusive)

Baby2Baby's annual fundraising gala always delivers an Oscar-level red carpet, with tons of A-list celebs getting decked out to raise money for the eponymous nonprofit, which provides resources for children living in poverty.

The 2024 event held on Nov. 9 in West Hollywood, Calif., was no exception, thanks to stars like Jennifer Garner, Heidi Klum, Naomi Osaka and the night's honoree Charlize Theron supporting the organization.

And it’s no surprise that Baby2Baby board member Jessica Alba, who has been a glam fixture at the gala for 13 years, had yet another epic fashion moment in a strapless sequined gown and scarf from Zuhair Murad, which she paired with a Tyler Ellis clutch and Tiffany & Co. jewels.

Before she and husband Cash Warren hit the red carpet, Alba says she practiced some self-care. “I always make sure to carve out some ‘me time’ before getting ready for any event," she tells PEOPLE. "Whether it's a meditation, a bath or a quick massage, I like that alone time to center myself and recharge. It helps me feel grounded and ready for what’s ahead.”

Her other pre-party must-have: “I try to finish a large Mountain Valley Spring water with a scoop of Ultima replenisher for extra electrolytes to keep me going all night.”

Here, she takes PEOPLE behind the scenes as she got ready for what she says is the couple’s “favorite date night celebrating a cause so close to our hearts.”