Dianne Kendal Opts for Understated Beauty at Rabanne's SS25 Show
We caught up with Rabanne Beauty’s Creative Director on how she brought “everyday and exquisite” makeup looks to the runway.
At the Rabanne Spring/Summer 2025 show, vibrant and colorful clothing served as a foundation for the brand’s beauty looks. The makeup was a delicate balance of simplicity and sophistication, with a sun-kissed, reflective glow as its key component during the brand’s Paris Fashion Week runway showcase.
Rabanne Beauty Creative Director Dianne Kendal and Julien Dossena worked together to push forward the vision of the “everyday and exquisite.” For Kendal, having more makeup on is not always revolutionary. In fact, sometimes, it’s having an understated look that becomes more radical. In contrast to the often dramatic and heavily made-up looks seen on the runway, she embraced a more natural approach.
A key element of this intentionally minimal makeup was the combination of ultra-bright lighting and illuminating makeup products that helped to deliver a healthy complexion, complementing the collection in its entirety.
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On the eyes, the makeup artist used the shade “All Lights On Me” from the Rabanne Eyephoria Mini Palette, which gave a gloss-like finish that sparkled on the lids. Wanting to mirror that same juicy, wet look onto the lips, she used the Rouge Rabanne Glowie in the shade “Soul Kiss” for a sheer, yet tinted look.
As for the base, Rabanne Beauty’s new Fresh Touch Foundation was applied for a flawless, no-makeup makeup look. Finally, Glitter Shot was applied to the high points of the cheekbones to give a glittery finish.
You can shop all of the makeup products used at the show on the brand’s website, available now.
While you’re here, check out our coverage of our favorite beauty trends from this Spring/Summer 2025 fashion month season.
