Water, the symbol of life and vitality, is currently on the brink of an environmental crisis. At a time marked by ecological concerns, the importance of water cannot be overestimated. We are facing devastating floods and, in contrast, the imminent threat of water shortages. This situation emphasises the idea that even our wildest dreams and artistic expressions are deeply intertwined with the natural world.
Creative direction by Antonia Rosa using Clarins
Photography 47SHOOTZ
Makeup Jude Sousa • Lara Sagel • Isabella Glock • Alexandre Monteiro
• Rita Branco • Pavlina • Catarina Mata
Models Rita Santos at Karacter Agency • Manuela Valente • Julietta Fernandes • Leonor and Diana Tomé at Face Models • André Sancio at Blast Models • Akseli Junnilainen • Kateryna Voloschyna
Words Leticia Lima
Water has always held a mystique in the world of art and beauty. Its fluidity, serenity, and ever-changing nature provide unlimited possibilities for creative minds and in the world of makeup artistry, creativity knows no bounds.
Makeup is not just about enhancing beauty; it’s also about self-expression and pushing the boundaries of imagination. The final exam of Antonia Rosa’s makeup course did exactly that.
In the middle of another hot summer’s day in Lisbon, Antónia and the photographer spontaneously decided to add a refreshing touch to the photo shoot – a splash of water. This prompted the students to adapt their ideas and explore materials; from the tranquil ripples of a calm lake to the crashing waves of the ocean, the students had endless sources of inspiration when creating their makeup.
It’s the little things that make the difference: realising how materials react with water, how to insert the element into photographs, finding that unexpected touch of sparkle or the perfect shade of blue that makes your eyes shimmer like the ocean. All these details transform the whole look, and the students used them to their advantage. By experimenting with colour palettes, textures and techniques, Antónia ‘s students were able to play with their ideas in creative ways.
Fresh-faced
Meet me in the pouring rain
Make-up by Antonia Rosa
Featuring Diana Tomé
Ripple and glitz
Dive into glittering waters
Make-up by Isabella Glock
Featuring Leonor
Diamonds in my eyes
Find lights in the beautiful sea
Make-up by Catarina Mata
Featuring Julietta Fernandes
Natural Serenity
Watergreen lines dissolved
Make-up by Jude Sousa
Featuring Manuela Valente
Midnight Rain
Dreamscape of dark waters
Make-up by Alexandre Monteiro Castanheira
Featuring Rita Santos
To me this look represents self doubt, in my mind even that has beauty, it’s dark and mysterious but still has this beautiful essence hiding away all the great things. I´m always afraid of not being good enough or never being satisfied with the things I do because I think I can do better but in this project I was able to set my fears aside and just take risks. Looking back I can already see how much I improved but this was such a big moment for me that every time I look at this makeup I get reminded of every thought that was going through my mind while in the making, im proud of myself and im so happy I did get the courage to pursue this makeup journey.
— Alexandre Monteiro Castanheira
Delicate Tide
Beauty from beneath the waves
Make-up by Pavlina
Featuring Kateryna Voloschyna
Chaos in Coral
Punked Watercolors
Make-up by Rita Branco
Featuring André Sancio
Punk Dreamscape
Hybridization of rebellion and fantasy
Make-up, necklaces and jacket by Lara Sagel
Featuring Akseli junnilainen
This makeup speaks of a contrast or a hybridization between two different universes: On one hand, I want to reinterpret the image of punk. On the other hand, it also does refer to joy, colors, childhood, daydreaming. With this makeup I want to create a human being that echoes the fantastic.
— Lara Sagel
We could also bring the interpretation closer to a cousin of the figure of the clown or the joker (from the Latin etymology “joccus” the joke). Or even a painting, a scribble, a child’s drawing or a tag, imperfect, neglected, but very present.
— Lara Sagel
