Twisted Joshua trees and the desert’s shimmering sands set the stage for copper-flecked spring makeup layered with glistening jewels

Wind Blown
Tom Ford Shade & illuminate #02, Tom Ford Eye Color Quad in Burnished Amber #06, MAC Eyeshadow in Coppering, Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Cream Eyeliner in Black, Rimmel London Day 2 Night Waterproof Mascara, Ardell Lashes in #109, Stila Long Wear Lip Color in Exquisite, Stila Lip Stain in Coconut Crush, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer Vegetal Styling Wax
Nails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Earrings, necklace and ring by Tiffany Chou

On Fire
Stila Convertible Color in Gerbera, Smashbox Limitless 15 Hr Wear Cream Shadow in Topaz, Stila Jewel Eye Shadow in Opal, NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara in Black and Ardell Babies lashes, MAC Lipglass Pencil in Coral Craze, NARS Lipstick in Casablanca, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer Vegetal Modeling Paste
ails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Earrings and ring by Supreme

Rogue Rouge
New York Color Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder in Translucent, Shiseido Luminizing Satin Face Color in Petal, Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill in Brown Copper, Smashbox Limitless Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Black, Josie Maran Gogo Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara in Pitch Black, Ardell lashes in #122, MAC Lip Liner in Redd, NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer
ails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Earrings and cuffs by Delatori

Windswept Whispers
New York Color Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder in Translucent, Shiseido Luminizing Satin Face Color in Petal, Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill in Brown Copper, Smashbox Limitless Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Black, Josie Maran Gogo Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara in Pitch Black, Ardell lashes in #122, MAC Lip Liner in Redd, NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer
ails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Earrings and cuffs by Delatori

Dark and Stormy
NARS Cream Eyeshadow in Zardoz, MAC Pigment in Dark Soul, Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in Black, Ardell lashes in #120, Shiseido Perfect Mascara Defining Volume in Black, NARS Lipstick in Sheer and Belle de Jour, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: Klorane Dry Shampoo
ails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Bracelet by Lance Fischer; ring by Christian Tse

Desert Flower
La Prairie Cellular Cream Platinum Rare, Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, Face Atelier Ultra Foundation in #3 Wheat using Beauty Blender, Pola Maquifard Epanoui Face Powder in Sheer Rachel, NARS Multiple Bronzer in Rapa Nui, Anastasia Highlighting Crème in St. Tropez, Anastasia Brow Wiz in Brunette, NARS Cream Eyeshadow in Paper Tiger, Givenchy Le Prisme Mono Eyeshadow in #9, Dior Diorshow New Look Mascara in Black, Ardell individual lashes, Lucy B. Tinted Lip Balm in Chocolate, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer Volumea Volumizing Foam
ails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Necklace and bracelet by Charriol

Day Dreamer
La Prairie Cellular Cream Platinum Rare, Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, Face Atelier Ultra Foundation in #3 Wheat using Beauty Blender, Pola Maquifard Epanoui Face Powder in Sheer Rachel, NARS Multiple Bronzer in Rapa Nui, Anastasia Highlighting Crème in St. Tropez, Anastasia Brow Wiz in Brunette, NARS Cream Eyeshadow in Paper Tiger, Givenchy Le Prisme Mono Eyeshadow in #9, Dior Diorshow New Look Mascara in Black, Ardell individual lashes, Lucy B. Tinted Lip Balm in Chocolate, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer Volumea Volumizing Foam
ails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Necklace and bracelet by Charriol

Rocky Road
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, NARS Skin Smoothing Face Prep, Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in #5, Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Orchid Rose, NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Bellissima, MAC Fluid Liner in Black Track, Ardell lashes in #122 and #105, Chanel Le Crayon Khôl Intense Eye Pencil in Clair #69, NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bolero, NARS Lip Lacquer in Baby Doll, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo
ails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Necklace and cuff by Lance Fisher

Hazy Afternoons
Josie Maran Argan Cream Blush in Sunset, MAC Butterfly Party Crushed Metallic Pigment in Desert Cloud, New York Color City Duet Eye Shadow in Bowling Green, NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Dark Rite, MAC Pigment in Golden Lemon, Giorgio Armani Eye Quatuor Heat Palette, Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Cream Eyeliner in Black, Ardell lashes in #123 and Demi Pixie Black, Stila Glamoureyes Mascara, MAC Lip Pencil in Boldly Bare, Lucy B. Lip Balm in Peach Sorbet, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer Vegetal Finish Spray
ails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Earrings and cuff by Christian Tse

Golden Child
Tom Ford Shade & illuminate #02, Tom Ford Eye Color Quad in Burnished Amber #06, MAC Eyeshadow in Coppering, Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Cream Eyeliner in Black, Rimmel London Day 2 Night Waterproof Mascara, Ardell Lashes in #109, Stila Long Wear Lip Color in Exquisite, Stila Lip Stain in Coconut Crush, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer Vegetal Styling Wax
Nails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Earrings, necklace and ring by Tiffany Chou

Out of Water
Tom Ford Shade & illuminate #02, Tom Ford Eye Color Quad in Burnished Amber #06, MAC Eyeshadow in Coppering, Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Cream Eyeliner in Black, Rimmel London Day 2 Night Waterproof Mascara, Ardell Lashes in #109, Stila Long Wear Lip Color in Exquisite, Stila Lip Stain in Coconut Crush, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer Vegetal Styling Wax
Nails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Earrings, necklace and ring by Tiffany Chou

All Ablaze
Stila Convertible Color in Gerbera, Smashbox Limitless 15 Hr Wear Cream Shadow in Topaz, Stila Jewel Eye Shadow in Opal, NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara in Black and Ardell Babies lashes, MAC Lipglass Pencil in Coral Craze, NARS Lipstick in Casablanca, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer Vegetal Modeling Paste
ails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Earrings and ring by Supreme

Sun Kissed
Josie Maran Argan Cream Blush in Sunset, MAC Butterfly Party Crushed Metallic Pigment in Desert Cloud, New York Color City Duet Eye Shadow in Bowling Green, NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Dark Rite, MAC Pigment in Golden Lemon, Giorgio Armani Eye Quatuor Heat Palette, Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Cream Eyeliner in Black, Ardell lashes in #123 and Demi Pixie Black, Stila Glamoureyes Mascara, MAC Lip Pencil in Boldly Bare, Lucy B. Lip Balm in Peach Sorbet, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer Vegetal Finish Spray
ails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Earrings and cuff by Christian Tse

Show Stopper
Josie Maran Argan Cream Blush in Sunset, MAC Butterfly Party Crushed Metallic Pigment in Desert Cloud, New York Color City Duet Eye Shadow in Bowling Green, NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Dark Rite, MAC Pigment in Golden Lemon, Giorgio Armani Eye Quatuor Heat Palette, Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Cream Eyeliner in Black, Ardell lashes in #123 and Demi Pixie Black, Stila Glamoureyes Mascara, MAC Lip Pencil in Boldly Bare, Lucy B. Lip Balm in Peach Sorbet, brushes by Sigma Beauty, sponges by Beauty Blender
Hair: René Furterer Vegetal Finish Spray
ails: Zoya Nail Polish in Kelly with Nicole by OPI in Not A Gold Bigger on tips
Jewelry: Earrings and cuff by Christian Tse














Photographer: Raquel Olivo, raquelolivo.com. Makeup: Johny Saade, johnysaade.com. Hair stylist: Sienree, sienree.com. Manicurist: Tracey Sutter, cloutierremix.com. Stylist: Arturo D. Chavez, arturodchavez.com. Model: Keats, PhotoGenics. Location: Joshua Tree National Park, California.










3 Responses...
I never would have thought to wear red eyeshadow but it looks so beautiful! Will have to try it out. The photos are gorgeous!
beautiful! my favorite beauty bender shoot so far!
LOVE photo #13! I’ll try my luck at being sexy in the desert this summer! Great shoot, Beauty Bender!