Airbrushed Lace Faces

Ruby Chu Paints Patterns Onto Skin in Marie Antoinette-esque Shoot

The Marie Antoinette-esque model Ruby Chu uses for her 'Let Them Eat Cake' photo shoot has an unusual addition to her porcelain makeup: Airbrushed lace patterns.

The latticed makeup looks like an undulating lace veil; upon closer examination, however, it's all airbrushed (or Photoshopped). Click through the gallery above to see more images from Ruby Chu's shoot, and be sure to check out more lace innovations below.

Implications - Makeup artists are continually looking for new ways to push the cosmetics envelope, and these airbrushed lace faces offer a much more detail-oriented alternative to the standard smoky raccoon eye. This particular uses airbrushed textures to evoke the bygone era of the French Revolution.

Airbrushed Lace Faces
Opportunity for cosmetics companies to develop airbrushing techniques that mimic intricate lace patterns for avant-garde makeup looks.
Detail-oriented Makeup
Opportunity for makeup artists to explore more intricate and detailed designs using airbrushing techniques for a unique and creative makeup look.
Historically-inspired Makeup
Opportunity for makeup artists to draw inspiration from historical eras, such as the French Revolution, and incorporate airbrushed lace patterns into their designs.

Who This Affects Most

Cosmetics
Opportunity for cosmetics companies to offer airbrushing services and products specifically tailored to create intricate lace patterns.
Fashion
Opportunity for fashion designers to collaborate with makeup artists and incorporate airbrushed lace patterns into their runway looks for a cohesive and avant-garde aesthetic.
Photography
Opportunity for photographers to experiment with airbrushing techniques and showcase the beauty of intricate lace patterns in their editorial and fashion shoots.
SCORE
4.7 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 71%
Activity 62%
Freshness 8%

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