Be still my ink blot- and makeup-loving heart! I came across these images at AnOther Magazine earlier this week and had to share. I've always been fascinated by Rorschach tests and what people see in them, despite their serving no real scientific or diagnostic purpose. As their value in terms of psychological evaluation has long been debunked since the height of their use in the 1960s, Rorschach-inspired prints are now mostly relegated to art and decor. And I couldn't be happier about that – as of late I've been admiring everything ink blot, from rugs to tiles, plates and pillows. So when AnOther married my love of ink blots and makeup for the magazine's dedicated beauty week I just about died. The brains behind these wonderful creations are fashion photographer Agnes Lloyd-Pratt and set designer Victoria Spicer, who were partially inspired by Lloyd-Pratt's childhood experimentation with the process to make masks.
I think what I was most blown away by was the fact that they kindly included the exact products used to create the pictures, so beauty junkies may have fun seeing some of their favorite products in a totally new context. Here we go!
NARS Nail Polish in Night Owl and MAC Nail Polish in Rain of Flowers:
Instant Glow Bronzing Rocks in Pink Bronze by Seventeen, MAC Nail Varnish in Mean and Green, Stay Pout Lip Colour in Infrared by Seventeen:
Maybelline Super Stay Gel Nail Color in Crystal Clear, Sleek Candy Tint Balm in Sherbet, Instant Glow Bronzing Rocks in Pink Bronze by Seventeen, Sleek Blush in Pink Lemonade
YSL Nail Polish in Jaune Babouche, NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser in Seychelles:
MAC Nail Polish in Mean and Green, Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Rootbeer, Josie Maran Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil in Everlasting Honey, Fresh Gloss Lip Balm in Coral Glow Number 2 by Burberry:
Super Lash Mascara in Brown/Black by Seventeen, Sleek i-Lust Eyeshadow in The Gold Standard, Maybelline Super Stay Gel Nail Color in Crystal Clear:
MAC Lipmix in Cyan, Barry M Flawless Matte Finish Oil Free Foundation in Beige 532:
I'm seeing Hungry Hungry Hippos in this one, ha! Butter London Nail Polishes in Tramp Stamp and Brown Sugar, Maybelline Dream Touch Blush in Berry, OCC Lip Tar in NSFW:
Same products as the one above:
Super Lash Mascara in Brown/Black by Seventeen, Sleek i-Lust Eyeshadow in The Gold Standard, Maybelline Super Stay Gel Nail Color in Crystal Clear:
These are wings, yes? Instant Glow Bronzing Rocks in Pink Bronze by Seventeen, MAC Nail Varnish in Mean and Green, Stay Pout Lip Colour in Infrared by Seventeen:
Same products as the one above:
NARS Nail Polish in Purple Rain, OCC Lip Tar in Digitalis, Lip Couture Liquid Lipstick in Lollipop, Stay Pout Lip Colour in Infrared by Seventeen:
(images from anothermag.com)
Are any jumping out at you? What do you see?