Macro beauty portrait of a woman showing dewy skin, bold winged black eyeliner, and glossy lips in a magazine editorial layout.

Close-up beauty shot of a woman featuring sharp black winged eyeliner, glowing skin, and glossy dark lips.

Extreme close-up of glossy dark berry lips parted slightly, photographed by Astor Solis for Marie Claire Mexico.

Close-up beauty portrait of a woman tilted upside down showcasing glossy lips and radiant skin against a pale background.

Portrait of a woman with voluminous dark bob hair, closed eyes, and light eyebrows in a black corset against a neutral backdrop.

Model wearing printed wide-leg trousers with long braided hair extensions lying against a neutral background.

Marie Claire Mexico Gloss & Grace 2026

About

Marie Claire Mexico elevates the standard for contemporary beauty editorial with its latest feature, Gloss & Grace. Under the sharp editorial direction of Gerard Angulo, the magazine leans into a sophisticated, minimalist aesthetic that prioritizes the raw texture of high-fashion cosmetics. The project, which centers on the interplay between stark graphical elements and soft, luminous skin, is anchored by a series of striking macro images captured by photographer Astor Solis. By utilizing precise beauty light, Solis brings an ethereal quality to the subject, masterfully highlighting the glossed-up, glass skin effect that defines the current cosmetic zeitgeist. The layout is equally intentional, pairing tight, impactful crops with elegant, bold serif typography that frames the imagery rather than distracting from it. This work sits at the intersection of media and high-end beauty, functioning as both an artistic showcase and a modern interpretation of editorial photography. By emphasizing the bold, graphic eyeliner against the natural, radiant skin of the model, the team creates a visual tension that feels both timeless and aggressively current. Through this carefully curated approach, Marie Claire Mexico reinforces its position as a tastemaker, proving that even within a saturated industry, a focused, technically precise vision remains the most powerful way to capture a reader's attention and maintain a compelling, authoritative creative voice.