Various Covers

Mar 2026

In the latest installment of the Beauty Projects Issue 3, the editorial team pushes the boundaries of conventional cosmetics imagery through a masterclass in organic composition and tactile intimacy. The cover leans into a raw, unfiltered perspective, featuring a striking extreme close-up portrait that celebrates the genuine texture of skin. Captured by photographer Anya Holdstock, the image grounds its ethereal quality in reality, showcasing a dewy complexion marked by natural freckles. To anchor the visual narrative, fashion editor and stylist Marzia Fossati integrates delicate, pressed white flower petals across the subject's face, creating an arrangement that blurs the line between portraiture and botanical art. This choice underscores an organic aesthetic that feels both fragile and intentional. Model Bebe Parnell brings a sense of quiet poise to the frame, her gesture—a finger held gently against her lips—inviting the viewer into a moment of candid stillness. By utilizing macro photography and bright natural light, the execution prioritizes authentic detail over heavy artifice, resulting in a composition that feels refreshingly grounded. The project stands as a sophisticated example of modern editorial minimalism within the beauty industry, demonstrating how careful styling and technical precision can elevate a standard cover shoot into a piece of evocative visual storytelling that resonates long after the initial glance.

Editorial, Vertical

Macro, Natural light

Cosmetics, Beauty