Behind the Look: Natural Graphics


Romy Soleimani captivated audiences at New York Fashion Week once again with her talent for radiant natural makeup, in collaboration with Ulla Johnson for the Spring-Summer 2024 Collection Show. Romy embraced the "quiet luxury" trend by utilizing the skincare-infused makeup offered by Sisley-Paris! She created two key looks for the show - both with a natural base, each with a unique twist. In this article, we break down her process, step-by-step, so you can achieve these celebrity makeup artist results at home.


No matter the season, proper skincare is always a top priority for radiant, youthful skin. Each model showcased a hydrated, flawless base paired with one key feature emphasized - eye or lip - to make the looks really pop. According to Romy, the makeup looks were inspired by "the collection’s earthen tones with pops of sorbet and pink hues." Both the eye and lip looks drew from these colors in Ulla's collection, resulting in "graphic yet wearable" makeup that paired perfectly with a softly sun-kissed glow.

1 - Perfect Complexion Prep

As the artist says, "the quiet luxury trend is all about luxurious skincare." This is an essential step in any makeup routine. It's important to give your complexion just as much care as the makeup itself (if not more!). Sisley skincare deeply nourishes the skin resulting in a glow from within. Romy started with the Triple-Oil Balm Make-Up Remover And Cleanser to remove any makeup and impurities, leaving skin looking healthy, soft and ready for the rest of the routine. Then she applied Floral Toning Lotion, gently patting it into the skin, focusing on the center of the face. This formula works to gently cleanse, balance and soothe, ensuring even the most sensitive skin is perfectly prepped. Next, she massaged the Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream into the face to hydrate and lock in moisture. Romy followed by applying the Black Rose Precious Face Oil to the outer parts of the face for additional hydration, creating a glowy and radiant base. She finished with the Nutritive Lip Balm to deeply hydrate and plump the lips before moving onto the makeup.

2 - Beautiful Base

To achieve a naturally flawless base, Romy first used a flat brush to apply a light layer of Phyto-Teint Ultra Eclat foundation. She made sure to use gentle strokes, section by section, ensuring even and natural coverage. "I never want to see makeup on the skin. I just want it to look like flawless skin," says Romy. To brighten the under eye area she applied Phyto-Cernes Eclat concealer with a brush to the inner corners, using fingers to blend outward. Finally, Stylo Lumiere was added to highlight any shadowy areas to boost overall radiance. Hydrating, nourishing & soothing, each complexion product used by Romy is infused with key skincare ingredients, leaving skin fresh, smooth and staying true to the quiet luxury theme.

3 - Subtle Glow

The secret to a soft and sun-kissed glow? Phyto-Blush Twist N°5 Contour. Romy began by applying this buildable cream to powder formula onto the apples of the cheeks and the border of the face, blending with her fingers for natural definition.

4 - Graphic Eyes

For the eye look, the goal was to create a subtle statement by bringing out the soft metallic shades from this season's collection. Using light, quick strokes, she applied Les Phyto-Ombres in 41 Glow Gold, starting from the inner corner of the eye and making her way towards the outer eye bone. Then, she applied one of our Sisley favorites, Ombre Éclat Liquide Eyeshadow 2 Copper. She swiped this in the crease of the eyelid in a simple straight line, beginning from the inside corner, to create a chic graphic look. To give the lashes natural looking length and volume, Romy applied a thin coat of So Stretch Mascara N°2 Deep Brown or N°1 Deep Black (depending on desired boldness). Artist tip: make sure to brush through lashes after application for a more natural look. Lastly, Romy lightly groomed the brows by filling in sparse areas as needed with the Phyto-Sourcils Design 3-in-1 tool. The final touch was Phyto-Sourcils Fix N°0 Transparent, infused with nourishing ingredients to create thicker natural brows and hold them in place without stiffness.

5 - Sunset Lips

The two-toned lip look was another star of the show, inspired by sunset hues. Romy broke this into two different sections, applying different lip combos to the upper and lower lips. For the upper lip, she applied Phyto-Lèvres Perfect N°2 Beige Naturel, filling in with our classic Le Phyto Rouge N°11 Beige Tahiti. She used a patting motion to ensure the lipstick looked "natural and pillowy." For the lower lip, she applied a light line of Phyto-Lèvres Perfect N°11 Sweet Coral at the edge of the lower lip, followed by the Le Phyto Rouge N°30 Orange Ibiza using the same patting technique. The lipstick and liners' hydrating, buildable formulas make them the perfect products to achieve an artistic lip look while keeping a soft and natural feel.

6 - Runway Ready

The final looks: strikingly detailed yet soft and elegant. No matter the occasion, this makeup look will leave you looking red-carpet ready with a healthy glow.

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