YSL Beauty

May 2026

YSL Beauty enters a bold new realm of cosmetic expression in this striking beauty editorial campaign, which pushes the boundaries of traditional makeup artistry through a series of conceptual portraits. The collection, titled ALIA for GORILASPAIN, moves beyond conventional aesthetic standards by treating the face as a sculptural canvas. Photographer Judith Moreno captures this vision with meticulous precision, utilizing studio strobe lighting to emphasize the intricate, three-dimensional textures of micro-bead applications that blanket the subjects in surreal, high-fashion silhouettes. These images read as a masterclass in detail, where clusters of cream, blue, and red beads redefine facial features, while elsewhere, the work leans into minimalist geometric intrigue through the use of swirling, flexible black ribbons. The project further explores high-contrast beauty photography with macro shots of lips finished in vivid red pigments and metallic gold, alongside painterly eyeshadow compositions that celebrate raw skin texture rather than airbrushed perfection. Through the expert lens of Moreno and the subtle, clean finishing work by retouchers Sande and Moore, the project maintains an editorial polish that remains grounded in tactile reality. This series successfully bridges the gap between commercial cosmetics and avant-garde art, offering a sophisticated study of form, color, and texture that demands close inspection of every deliberate, expertly placed detail.

Editorial, Vertical

Cosmetics, Beauty