High-angle close-up portrait of a woman with dark hair, pale eyeshadow, blue eyelashes, and dark lipstick against a dark background.

Close-up portrait of a model with wet dark hair and motion blur across the eyes against a dark background

Multiple exposure portrait of a woman with dark hair and blurred motion against a dark background for Mirror Mirror Magazine

Close-up portrait of a male model with shimmering face powder and slicked-back dark hair against a gradient background.

Close-up portrait of a model with dramatic lighting and dark hair against a black background for the Cosmic Cure project.

Close-up beauty portrait of model He Zhi wearing glossy dark burgundy lipstick and pale frosted eyeshadow for Mirror Mirror Magazine.

Close-up portrait of model He Zhi with silver glitter makeup on the cheekbone against a dark background.

Close-up beauty portrait of a model with heavy silver glitter eye makeup and pink blush against a dark background

Close-up beauty portrait of model He Zhi winking with pale blue eyeshadow and sleek parted hair against a solid black background.

Close-up beauty portrait of an East Asian model with sparkling crystal eyelashes and dark lipstick against a black background.

Close-up portrait of two models with dramatic makeup including frosted eyelashes and pink blush in a dark studio setting

Mirror Mirror Magazine Cosmic Cure 2025

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Cosmic Cure, a beauty editorial feature for Mirror Mirror Magazine, explores the interplay between avant-garde cosmetic artistry and atmospheric studio photography. The series leans into a moody, high-contrast aesthetic, utilizing low-key chiaroscuro lighting to isolate and amplify intricate textures. The project features model He Zhi in a collection of close-up portraits, with creative execution led by photographer Jacquetta Clark and makeup artist Tamara Darago. The visual language shifts between technical experimentation—incorporating multiple exposure and motion-blur techniques—and clean, graphic studio work. The resulting imagery showcases a range of cosmetic treatments, from crystal-studded lashes and metallic pigments to bold, gradient lip applications.