Journal

Notes from the studio.

Ideas in colour, light and form. Explore the decisions behind a beauty image, from the first reference to the final frame.

Journal

Notes from the studio.

Ideas in colour, light and form. Explore the decisions behind a beauty image, from the first reference to the final frame.

Journal

Notes from the studio.

Ideas in colour, light and form. Explore the decisions behind a beauty image, from the first reference to the final frame.

Selective-colour version: Pink and lime-green petals cover the eyes above glossy pink lips
Pink and lime-green petals cover the eyes above glossy pink lips

Creative process

Oct 9, 2026

A colour brief with a point of view

Turn references into a clear palette without losing the unexpected.

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Selective-colour version: Profile with a tall wave-shaped sand-coloured hairstyle and black sculptural collar
Profile with a tall wave-shaped sand-coloured hairstyle and black sculptural collar

Creative process

Oct 9, 2026

When makeup becomes sculpture

Shape, silhouette and negative space in an expressive beauty portrait.

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Selective-colour version: Dark portrait with gold leaf at the temple and gold threads woven through the hair
Dark portrait with gold leaf at the temple and gold threads woven through the hair

Light & texture

Oct 9, 2026

Gold, shadow and the close-up

How a small glint of gold can lead the eye through a darker beauty image.

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Selective-colour version: Close-up of blue eyes, golden glitter freckles and blue blossoms framing the face
Close-up of blue eyes, golden glitter freckles and blue blossoms framing the face

Light & texture

Oct 9, 2026

One eye, the whole story

Build a beauty close-up around the gaze, with room for skin and shadow.

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Selective-colour version: Cherry-red HEAT lipstick in black D’CALOR packaging beside rose-coloured glass and satin
Cherry-red HEAT lipstick in black D’CALOR packaging beside rose-coloured glass and satin

Studio notes

Oct 9, 2026

A lip colour that leads the image

Think about shape, finish and the colours surrounding a statement lip.

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Selective-colour version: Full-length fashion portrait in flowing raspberry and apricot tulle with a matching headpiece
Full-length fashion portrait in flowing raspberry and apricot tulle with a matching headpiece

Studio notes

Oct 9, 2026

Makeup made for movement

A film look has to hold its character through turns, gestures and changing light.

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Selective-colour version: Profile portrait with sculptural ivory and red petals and deep red lips
Profile portrait with sculptural ivory and red petals and deep red lips

Creative process

Oct 9, 2026

Flowers with an unexpected character

Floral beauty can be architectural, graphic or mysterious, as well as delicate.

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Selective-colour version: Red butterfly forms cover the eyes, with red lips and sculptural dark hair
Red butterfly forms cover the eyes, with red lips and sculptural dark hair

Light & texture

Oct 9, 2026

A clean background, a stranger world

Why an uncomplicated set can make an extravagant beauty idea more convincing.

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Selective-colour version: Portrait with a crystal headpiece and reflective silver panels on a black dress
Portrait with a crystal headpiece and reflective silver panels on a black dress

Studio notes

Oct 9, 2026

From references to a useful shoot brief

The practical details that help a creative makeup idea reach the set.

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Let’s make something unforgettable.

Tell us about the image you want to create. Share your direction, timing and production details, and we’ll shape the makeup around them.

Selective-colour version: Close-up of a woman with a playful tongue-bite expression and copper, gold and teal makeup, while two brushes apply makeup against a dark background.
Close-up of a woman with a playful tongue-bite expression and copper, gold and teal makeup, while two brushes apply makeup against a dark background.
D’CALOR

Let’s make something unforgettable.

Tell us about the image you want to create. Share your direction, timing and production details, and we’ll shape the makeup around them.

Selective-colour version: Close-up of a woman with a playful tongue-bite expression and copper, gold and teal makeup, while two brushes apply makeup against a dark background.
Close-up of a woman with a playful tongue-bite expression and copper, gold and teal makeup, while two brushes apply makeup against a dark background.
D’CALOR

Let’s make something unforgettable.

Tell us about the image you want to create. Share your direction, timing and production details, and we’ll shape the makeup around them.

Selective-colour version: Close-up of a woman with a playful tongue-bite expression and copper, gold and teal makeup, while two brushes apply makeup against a dark background.
Close-up of a woman with a playful tongue-bite expression and copper, gold and teal makeup, while two brushes apply makeup against a dark background.
D’CALOR

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