When it comes to deciding between cosmetic products, seeing what they look like on models or magazine ads can make a big difference, and these stunning close-up beauty editorials will give fashionistas some great tips on how to do their makeup.
Even though ordinary fashion spreads often feature models wearing makeup of some sort, the clothing designs are often at the forefront of the shoot, but these close-up beauty editorials are putting a much larger emphasis on such things as eyeshadow, blush and lipstick color. Showcasing a model's face up-close is a fantastic way to market the cosmetics used to accentuate her look.
From magnified eyeshadow editorials to bold beehive beauty editorials, these close-up beauty looks are demonstrating the types of stunning techniques that can be done with cosmetics.
16 Close-Up Beauty Editorials
From Color-Blocked Beauty Shots to Glamorous Cosmetic Close-Ups:
Tana Makmanee — Jun 13, 2013 — Fashion
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Glamorous Cosmetic Close-Ups
This Vibrant Beauty Photography Series Consists of Extreme Close-Ups
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Nature-Infused Beauty Photography
The Natural Beauty Book Consists of Nature-Incorporating Shots
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Candy-Coated Beauty Photoshoots
Taylor by Jeff Tse is Styled in Colorful Coifs and Bright Makeup
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Color-Blocked Beauty Shots
These Bright Beauty Captures are Color Blocked to Stand Out
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Beetle-Inspired Beauty Looks
Scarab Spring by Michael David Adams is Darkly Colorful
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Bandaged Beauty Photography Series
This Beauty Editorial has Bandages and Bruise-Inspired Makeup
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Neon-Colored Eyeshadow Editorials
The Cosmogirl Netherlands Beauty Editorial Focuses on Vibrancy
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Scarlet Eyeshadow Editorials
The Vogue Taiwan 'Neon Red' Photoshoot Stars Katie Fogarty
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Aquatic-Inspired Beauty Editorials
Model Xuchao Zhang Stars in Fashion Gone Rogue 'Summer Glow'
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Magnified Eyeshadow Editorials
The Hypnosis Image series by Jean Osipyan is Visually Vivid
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Bird-Watching Beauty Editorials
The Tatler Russia June 2013 Photoshoot Stars Jessica Pitti
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Vivid Glow-in-the-Dark Nails
The Corrupted Neon Manicure by Ciaté is Illuminated at Night
3
Bold Beehive Beauty Editorials
The Vogue Japan Setting the Mood Story is Futuristically Elegant
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Eccentric Azure Eyeshadows
The Vogue Taiwan 'Crazy Blue' Editorial Stars Sung Hee Kim
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Bare Skin Celebrity Covers
Gisele Bundchen for Vogue Italia June 2013 Showcases Her Natural Beauty
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