Photographer: Guillaume Millet
Where do you find inspiration?
I always start with the woman who will wear this make-up. Of course, I’m also inspired by art, photos, movies, but I stay grounded in reality.
If my work was just about my inspirations and obsessions, it would be too niche, too pretentious. I don’t work to satisfy myself, but to please women all over the world.
This collection is all natural colors, even the brightest ones: brown, taupe, brick, beige, nude… I gave a lot of thought to what natural means. A nude look isn’t the same in the US as in France, Korea or the Middle East. It’s not even a question of skin tone. It’s about culture, climate, lifestyle. That’s why this new Rouge Dior collection has 70 colors.
The new lipsticks’ texture is amazing...
Women nowadays want something natural, easy, moisturizing, comforting. We’ve been putting more and more caring elements in our make-up for years. We work hand in hand with the chemists: if the lab develops the use of a new flower extract for a serum, they offer it to us, and the results are incredible. Their scientific creativity gives us new textures, new formulations that make our products feel better, look better, stay longer. There is constant research and innovation behind every re-launch of our lipstick and foundation lines.
The models are very diverse. How did you approach each one?
I wanted to do accessible looks: complete but uncomplicated, looks you can try at home. I also wanted to embrace their unique beauty. Amelie is feisty, so I gave her a strong red lip. For tomboy Maja, I wanted something more conceptual, like what Japanese designers did in the 90’s: a bold matte lip with nothing else. For Alyona, I wanted something Nordic, almost severe. Mouna has such great skin I played with red undertones and a pop of gold around the eyes. And with doll-like Hyun Seo, I just had to try two different looks.
It’s so much work to do a shoot like that in a single day. How do you handle the pressure?
I’m a morning person, I get up very early. So when I arrive on set, I’m ready to go. And once I start, I don’t stop! (laughs) I don’t give myself time for doubt, for trial and error, I have to find the right direction immediately. It’s still teamwork and I do step back when I can. But you have to know how to take the lead. I can be a little bit military sometime (laughs).
Ideally, what would a woman tell you after you’ve done her makeup?
That she’s happy. I have two fantastic memories. 15 or 20 years ago, I did Mia Farrow’s make-up, and her reaction was: “I haven’t looked
this good since the sixties!” That was great. The other one is with my mother. She never wanted me to do her makeup, she didn’t really get what my work was. And one day, as she was preparing to attend some big event with her husband, I finally convinced her to let me try. I could feel she was tense, defensive. But then my step-father came in
as I was almost done, and he exclaimed: “You’re so beautiful! I’m falling in love with you all over again!” And I felt her relax. That reaction from him was so special to me. That’s what I want. I want women to be happy and feel beautiful.
Peter Philips
As Creative and Image Director of Christian Dior Makeup, Peter Philips is known for his groundbreaking work which has shaped the face of modern beauty. On this exclusive shoot for Marie Claire, he talked us through four striking makeup looks.
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Photographer: Guillaume Millet
Video Director and Editor: Alexandre Gamot
Fashion Editor: Florence Deladrière
Make-up by Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director for Dior Makeup
Models: Hyun Seo, Amelie Kopf, Maja Zimnoch, Alyona Osmanova, Mouna Fadiga
Hair: Peter Gray
Manicure: Sylvie Vacca
Fashion Assistant: Yamima Alexander
Casting: Barbara Blanchard Casting
Maja wears Dior Forever Skin Glow 2W, Diorshow 5 Couleurs 343 Khaki, Dior Contour 100 Nude Look, Rouge Dior 100 Nude Look – Satin
Peter Philips, the iconic Creative and Image Director of Christian Dior Makeup, has become a legend in the makeup artistry world. Celebrated for his revolutionary approach, vision and meticulous attention to detail he has transformed the standards in luxury cosmetics. We asked about his inspiration, his commitment to diversity and the concepts driving his latest natural colour collection of Dior lipsticks.
Alyona wears Dior Forever Skin Glow 2N, Dior Contour 525 Chérie, Rouge Dior772 Classic Rosewood – Velvet
Amelie wears Dior Forever Skin Glow 2W, Rouge Blush 028 Actrice, DiorshowBrow Styler 032 Dark Brown, Diorshow Iconic Overcurl 090 Black, Dior Contour 777 Fahrenheit, RougeDior 777 Fahrenheit – Velvet
Hyun Seo wears Dior Forever Skin Glow 0W, Rouge Blush 212 Tutu Holographic, Diorshow 5 Couleurs 689 Mitzah, Dior Contour 080 Red Smile, Rouge Dior 556 Aimé – Satin
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Ideally, what would a woman tell you after you’ve done her makeup?
That she’s happy. I have two fantastic memories. 15 or 20 years ago, I did Mia Farrow’s make-up, and her reaction was: “I haven’t looked
this good since the sixties!” That was great. The other one is with my mother. She never wanted me to do her makeup, she didn’t really get what my work was. And one day, as she was preparing to attend some big event with her husband, I finally convinced her to let me try. I could feel she was tense, defensive. But then my step-father came in
as I was almost done, and he exclaimed: “You’re so beautiful! I’m falling in love with you all over again!” And I felt her relax. That reaction from him was so special to me. That’s what I want. I want women to be happy and feel beautiful.
It’s so much work to do a shoot like that in a single day. How do you handle the pressure?
I’m a morning person, I get up very early. So when
I arrive on set, I’m ready to go. And once I start,
I don’t stop! (laughs) I don’t give myself time for doubt, for trial and error, I have to find the right direction immediately. It’s still teamwork and I do step back when I can. But you have to know how to take the lead. I can be a little bit military sometime (laughs).
The models are very diverse. How did you approach each one?
I wanted to do accessible looks: complete but uncomplicated, looks you can try at home. I also wanted to embrace their unique beauty. Amelie is feisty, so I gave her a strong red lip. For tomboy Maja, I wanted something more conceptual, like what Japanese designers did in the 90’s: a bold matte lip with nothing else. For Alyona, I wanted something Nordic, almost severe. Mouna has such great skin I played with red undertones and a pop of gold around the eyes. And with doll-like Hyun Seo, I just had to try two different looks.
The new lipsticks’ texture is amazing...
Women nowadays want something natural, easy, moisturizing, comforting. We’ve been putting more and more caring elements in our make-up for years. We work hand in hand with the chemists: if the lab develops the use of a new flower extract for a serum, they offer it to us, and the results are incredible. Their scientific creativity gives us new textures, new formulations that make our products feel better, look better, stay longer. There is constant research and innovation behind every
re-launch of our lipstick and foundation lines.
Where do you find inspiration?
I always start with the woman who will wear
this make-up. Of course, I’m also inspired by art, photos, movies, but I stay grounded in reality.
If my work was just about my inspirations and obsessions, it would be too niche, too pretentious.
I don’t work to satisfy myself, but to please women all over the world.
This collection is all natural colors, even the brightest ones: brown, taupe, brick, beige, nude…
I gave a lot of thought to what natural means. A nude look isn’t the same in the US as in France, Korea or the Middle East. It’s not even a question
of skin tone. It’s about culture, climate, lifestyle. That’s why this new Rouge Dior collection has
70 colors.