How Dior’s Peter Philips dreamt up Laufey’s cover look – and how you can recreate it at home

There’s a cinematic quality to Laufey’s cover shoot. Nestled in a greenhouse, the Icelandic musician lounges beneath wild palms, her lace‑clad legs draped across burlap cushions. A sort of vintage reverie, amplified by the brushwork of Dior Makeup’s creative and image director Peter Philips.

“We went for two looks, both simple but effective,” Philips explains. “The first was natural, soft, effortless, with a focus on glow.” First, Philips built a luminous complexion using Dior’s Forever. Cheeks and lips were sculpted with multiple nuances of blush. Eyes, meanwhile, were quietly amplified: nude shadows, generous layers of mascara boosted by some fake lashes to craft the flutter of a 1960s ingénue.

For the second look, Philips added what he calls a “twist”: a monoblock wash of pastel blue across the lids. “This subtle statement looks cool and doesn’t become a disguise,” he says. “It’s soft and daring at the same time. It’s playful and works with any style of outfit.”

Blush, a defining feature of recent seasons, plays a starring role here too. For our cover shoot, Philips favoured Dior’s Rosy Glow sticks, letting their balmy texture melt seamlessly into the skin, then set the colour with powder blush in matching tones for depth. “They make a fabulous combo,” he notes. “You get that glowing, second-skin look, but with more intensity if you want it.”

These looks are easy to recreate, according to Philips. First you start with a natural, glowing base, add some colour with blush and lipstick, intensify your eyes with deep toned mascara, an add some lashes if you feel comfortable doing so. “I keep the under eye relatively makeup free,” notes Philips. “And if you want the look to stand out more, a soft colour block of eyeshadow can do wonders,” he adds. But be careful with texture. “Just make sure the shade you use isn’t too matte, it’s easier on the eye if you use a satin finish formula.”

Step 1: Build the base

Start with Dior Forever Glow Veil to prime, then follow with Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation for seamless radiance. Use concealer only where needed for a second-skin finish.

Step 2: Anchor with blush

Apply Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Stick directly onto cheeks for a dewy flush, then layer matching powder blush on top to add depth without losing glow.

Step 3: Let lashes lead

Keep eyes fresh and open with Diorshow Maximizer 4D followed by Diorshow Overvolume Mascara. Add soft lashes if you want extra lift, but skip heavy liner for an understated effect.

Step 4: Add the pastel pop (optional)

For Laufey’s second look, Philips used a satin-finish wash of pastel blue shadow. “I used blue, but pastel green, rosewood, or coral can work too,” he says. Avoid matte formulas — softer textures keep the look effortless.

Step 5: Balance the lip

Finish with Rouge Dior Contour in Nude Ribbon, topped with Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter in Glazed Lavender. The result is glossy, understated, and perfectly balanced against the eye.