Between chameleons and Devotion, Celine Bernaerts is redefining the beauty world

What's your bio like on Instagram and Tinder? Let me start with mine: "And the candies?" Oh yes, I eat a lot of candies, and no, it has nothing to do with that 570K followers IG profile of Celine Bernaerts. "A chameleon making its way in life with makeup, challenging online beauty standards to entertain." Dutch, 34 years old born under the sign of Aquarius. Formerly a more traditional makeup artist for fashion editorials at Global Makeup Expert for Dolce&Gabbana Beauty now. «I believe my style is a mix of editorial elegance. I love a made-up face but one that also knows where to focus attention, letting one element take center stage. I do this by choosing either the eyes or lips and balancing the other to complement the "main character." Now, I'm more confident than in the past because creating video content forces you to be extremely precise. Practice makes almost perfect, and there will always be room to grow, but my instinct aligns with my tastes.»

What drives Celine as a driving force is her absolute desire to experiment on social media. But let's take a step back. «One of the most significant episodes in my makeup artist career definitely happened when I broke my wrist in three places in Paris during Fashion Week. This has undoubtedly influenced my professional direction; it could have been a twist of fate.» Alongside Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, Celine created the Devotion makeup. «The collection is based on being boldly elegant, represented by the iconic sacred heart. It's essential to me that not only do we get products in incredible packaging, but the performance is also top-notch. I often think that products have diluted pigmentation to cater to an audience that might not be too makeup-savvy, but Dolce&Gabbana Beauty knows its consumers are more than capable of handling the power of its products!»

The collection consists of highlighter, mascara, and liquid lipsticks in nine shades, with much more to come in the coming months, including (spoiler) the must-have product in Celine's daily makeup: the eyeliner. «Devotion products make this line truly special. The highlighter is universal, the mascara is incredible, probably the most volumizing you'll ever see, and the liquid lipstick is extraordinary; its formula is truly high-performing: liquid, no transfer, hyperpigmented, and matte. It's effortless to use and dries in 10 seconds without losing the beloved lipstick stroke.» Her unique and captivating makeup style, characterized by a mix of power, graphics, and a colorful palette, has won the hearts of anyone scrolling through Celine Bernaerts' Instagram feed. With a shaved head, bleached eyebrows, and a magnetic face, Celine creates true literal works of art with every look she presents. «To give someone an instant touch of beauty, I would definitely go for a highlighter or something in the form of a red shade because red transforms everyone's face. Lips, cheeks, wherever you want.»

Celine reveals the fundamental role that beauty plays in her life and shares the secrets behind her makeup style, which has made every look of hers a unique experience. «I always try to carry forward the concept of innovation, indispensable to me in the makeup world. I'm starting a new phase of my life now, dedicating myself to product development, and I'm really excited about it,» Celine shared with us, conveying her unique perspective on beauty.

«Outside of my makeup-related interests, I'm a big fan of storytelling. Whether it's in a film, audiobooks, or written words, I love stories.» Celine's words resonate, enchanting with her artistic ability in the makeup world. Harrods has already declared the Devotion line "most wanted", and the collection launch has sealed Dolce & Gabbana Beauty's disruptive philosophy, merging fashion and beauty in a perfect blend. The new course of Dolce & Gabbana Beauty is evident not only in the collection's name but also in the packaging, which references the iconic Devotion bag, shoes, and jewelry with the sacred heart.

Celine Bernaerts is an inspiration who not only challenges beauty standards but redefines them with every brushstroke. Her uniqueness and innovation in the makeup world make her a fascinating figure: «I think any past, present, or future icon can have a significant influence on your tastes, but some that come to mind immediately are Bianca Jagger, Twiggy, Penelope Tree, Sofia Loren, just to name a few,» the makeup artist confessed. Bernaerts is a sort of mythological character in the beauty world, ready to help us discover new types of beauty and fall even more in love with the art of makeup.