Monochromatic Makeup Portraits

Vanessa Cruz by Yulia Gorbachenko Looks Like a Black Swan

The photo series starring model Vanessa Cruz by Yulia Gorbachenko, a photographer based in New York City, looks as though it were inspired by the movie 'Black Swan.' The Brazilian beauty takes on Natalie Portman's portrayal of the Swan Queen in equally stunning beauty looks that range from dramatically monochromatic to femininely fierce and even innocently natural.

Flawlessly retouched by Cristian Girotto, the photo series starring Vanessa Cruz by Yulia Gorbachenko almost appear to be comprised of paintings. Of course, this has a lot to do with the makeup artistry of Frances Hathaway as well. Playing with theatrical eyelash extensions and mask-like shadows while embracing Cruz's signature freckles, Hathaway has created beauty looks that will dazzle anyone. They will surely inspire women to experiment with their holiday beauty routine this year.

Monochromatic Makeup
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry to develop new products and techniques for creating dramatic monochromatic makeup looks.
Dramatic Beauty Looks
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the cosmetics industry to create unique and theatrical beauty products and designs.
Holiday Beauty Routine
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry, with the holiday season being a prime time for new product launches and marketing campaigns.

Industries Being Reshaped

Beauty
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry to create new and unique makeup products and techniques.
Cosmetics
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the cosmetics industry to develop bold and theatrical beauty looks and products.
Marketing
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the marketing industry to create innovative campaigns and strategies for the holiday beauty season.
SCORE
5.1 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 72%
Activity 74%
Freshness 8%

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