Beyond Noise Issue 5 marks a bold departure in cosmetic editorial, curating a visual language that transcends standard beauty tropes to embrace an avant-garde, sculptural aesthetic. Under the creative vision of Editor-in-Chief Sarah Richardson, the project serves as a masterclass in high-fashion beauty photography. Photographer Willy Vanderperre employs a mix of low-key chiaroscuro and crisp studio strobe lighting to pull focus toward the tactile and the surreal. The editorial narrative is anchored by the transformative work of makeup artist Peter Philips, whose use of saturated pigments—from electric blue lashes to vibrant, floral-adorned orbits—turns the human face into a living canvas. This focus on intricate detail is further enhanced by hair stylist Louis Ghewy, who crafts gravity-defying, architectural silhouettes that frame the subjects with dramatic intensity. Throughout the series, manicurist Delphine Aissi contributes to the hyper-focused macro compositions, where metallic polishes and cyan hues serve as striking counterpoints to the organic texture of skin. Featuring model Gertrud Rose, the issue leans into raw, emotive portraiture that balances technical precision with visceral artistic expression. By stripping back the context to stark black voids or neutral gray studio backgrounds, the imagery forces a confrontation with the artistry of the cosmetics themselves, ensuring that every pore, lash, and floral appliqué remains the definitive subject of this captivating visual document.
