ProjectApply Yourself

Apply Yourself 2026
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Description
This close-up portrait shot for Heroine Magazine's Apply Yourself project features model Erika Barletta showcasing intricate makeup styling. Makeup artist Machiko Yano and hair stylist Christos Bairabas collaborated on the look, with casting directed by Edward Kim. The framing highlights textured skin embellished with fine metallic glitter across the nose and cheeks, captured in a tight crop focusing on the eyes and lips. The lighting accentuates the shimmering particles against natural skin tones.
Style
Editorial, Vertical, Grainy, Raw
Techniques
Macro
Industries
Cosmetics
Context
Editorial