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18 • THE ARTISAN FALL 2026 Cailee Spaeny as Ashley Miller world of the story and the products we were using behind the scenes. Eunice's (Seoyeon Jang) look leaned toward a refined, glass-skin quality—luminous, smooth, and controlled without appearing heavy. I used enhancing tint from Lisa Eldridge & Etude Nymph Aura Volumer, while the overall finish reflected a sense of composure and precision. Ava (Mikaela Hoover) look carried the most visible structure, but it was still rooted in restraint. Her makeup reflected a country club elegance—soly defined features, neutral tones, and a balanced lip. Individual lashes and carefully placed color added dimension while maintaining lightness. Skin look using True Botanical pure radiance oil and Armani Luminous Silk hydrating and brightening concealer. Chairwoman Park's look was guided by elegance and presence. Her complexion was kept bright and even, with minimal intervention beyond enhancing natural structure. e eyes were soly defined, and the lip carried intention—introducing a sense of authority and modernity while still honoring her natural beauty. Woosh's (Matthew Kim) look focused on clarity and healthy skin, complementing his distinct visual presence. Hydration and brightness were key, with subtle warmth added to create dimension while maintaining an effortless finish. Continuity and execution were central to maintaining this approach across the ensemble. ird make-up artist Hanny Tjan carried that work forward across multiple settings, applying established designs with precision and adaptability. Make-up exists in conversation with hair, wardrobe, and performance. It needs to sit naturally within that shared space, reinforcing what the audience feels rather than asking to be noticed on its own. We were also supported by an incredibly talented Local 706 make- up team, whose dedication and attention to detail were especially important on background days. eir work helped maintain continuity and scale, ensuring the world felt complete from every angle. In addition, collaborating with the Korean make-up team was an invaluable part of the process. eir artistry and technical precision brought a deep understanding of skin that elevated the work as we transitioned into filming in Korea, allowing everything to remain cohesive across locations. At its best, make-up disappears into the character. When it's working, the audience isn't analyzing it—they're simply engaged in the story. at sense of invisibility is where its strength lies: in subtlety, in control, and in trusting that the smallest details can carry meaning. Every decision on this project was made with that in mind— honoring the reality of skin, supporting each character's journey, and allowing the work to exist quietly within the larger story. • the story progresses, that balance shis. e hair subtly gives way, quietly revealing what's happening beneath the surface in ways that are felt more than seen. Cailee Spaeny's character carries a more internally driven, tightly wound energy, and her hair reflects that effort. At the country club, her look leaned more polished—clearly intentional—but still felt like something she had done herself. We kept it grounded and never overly finished so it remained organically put together. To support her presence, we added individual keratin bond extensions for subtle length and volume, allowing the hair to move naturally without feeling HAIR Continued from page 15 Carey Mulligan