Every time I open social media, Zara Larsson reappears in another chromatic proclamation of intent. The Swedish pop princess is deep in her technicolour era, saturating feeds with Midnight Sun tour looks that read as equal parts spectacle and strategy.
This is makeup made for the moment: calibrated to the effervescence of her performances and landing in step with what many are calling an aesthetic upheaval, a renaissance for Zara Larsson herself.
Not long ago, our feeds were governed by restraint. Pared-back “clean girl” skin, barely-there bases and skincare routines elevated to near-ritual. Anything loud, glittering or overtly theatrical was quietly exiled in favour of polish and minimalism.
Now, the pendulum has swung. Maximalism is back in bloom. Colour has returned. And so has makeup that exists for visual excess.
On tour, Larsson trades restraint for rhinestones, blush draping and veils of stage-proof sparkle. Working with long-time makeup artist Sophia Sinot, she recalibrates contemporary pop-star beauty as something knowingly artificial, hyper-visible and unapologetically ornamental.
Since October, the pair have been crisscrossing the globe with the Midnight Sun tour, shaping a visual identity that mirrors the music’s sun-drenched fantasy. Larsson’s euphoric pop sets the emotional temperature; Sinot’s makeup amplifies it in colour and light.
Together, they’ve created a show-by-show mythology steeped in celestial references, molten sunset gradients, and pop’s long-standing love affair with excess.
Luckily for us, Larsson is bringing her surreal, high-saturation world to Australia on tour, and we’re so ready to see the beat IRL.
The aesthetic lands squarely within the siren, celestial and softly whimsical beauty wave sweeping Pinterest and TikTok. Call it cosmic fairy. Call it iridescent siren energy. Whatever the label, the fantasy is intentional — beauty embraced as artifice, as adornment, as a form of escapism.
I might not have a stage that calls for rhinestone constellations across my cheekbones, but that’s hardly a reason not to try a pared-back version. Ahead, the bold pigments, glassy glosses, light-reflecting body shimmer and face gems to channel Zara Larsson’s tour-era glow.
The 11 Beauty Buys To Channel Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun Fantasy
Les 4 Ombres Boutons Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow
$144 at Chanel
If anything signals that summer isn’t over yet, it’s this eyeshadow quad from Chanel.
Built around luminous contrast, the palette pairs a warm copper for the crease with a light-reflecting silver across the lid and lash lines, a soft gold to brighten the inner corner, and a pale highlight to lift the eye.
The effect moves easily from everyday glow to after-dark drama, dressing the eyes in refined, light-catching colour.
YSL Loveshine Wet Shine Lipstick
$72 at Sephora
YSL Beauty’s Loveshine lipstick reimagines high-shine colour as lip care. The lightweight formula melts from lipstick into a wet-shine oil on contact, delivering up to 24 hours of hydration with a juicy, light-reflecting finish.
Ideal if you want lips glossed in buildable, luminous colour.
Hermes Trait d’Hermès Eye Pencil
$85 at Hermes
Hermès Beauty’s Trait d’Hermès pencil in Jaune Impérial is liquid sunshine for the eyes. The rich golden-yellow shade lights up lids and waterlines with molten warmth, adding instant radiance.
The creamy-matte formula glides on in a single stroke, then diffuses into a soft glow, delivering gilded definition that mirrors the luminous sparkle threaded through Midnight Sun’s sunlit fantasy.
NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush In Wanderlust
$59 at Mecca
A lightweight, buildable blush that delivers long-wear radiance with a luminous finish, designed to hold up in summer heat.
The transfer-resistant formula blends seamlessly into skin, layering from a soft, natural flush to bolder, high-impact colour without losing its glow.
Half Magic Face Gems
$23 at Mecca
If you’re committing to the maximalist fantasy, face gems are the fastest way to add dimension, à la Sophia Sinot’s handiwork for Zara. For a subtler nod, place a single crystal at the outer or inner corners of the eyes to hit the reference without tipping into costume.
Westman Atelier Super Loaded Tinted Highlighter
$129 at Mecca
This multi-use tint lends the complexion a soft gold luminosity, catching light with a refined, molten shimmer.
Designed for eyes, cheeks and the high points of the face, it layers from subtle warmth to gilded glow. Hyaluronic acid spheres visibly plump, while jojoba oil and caper extract soothe and condition, leaving skin luminous, smooth and sculpted.
Flush Balm Cheek Colour Le Bonbon
$48 at Merit
A bright pink cream tint that melts into skin for a lit-from-within flush, echoing Zara’s technicolour tour glam without demanding full commitment.
Microfine pigments enhance natural texture, building from a sheer hint of colour to a saturated pop.
Mecca Max Peachy Keen Mini Mix Eyeshadow Palette
$22 at Mecca
These pigmented, buttery-soft mini palettes deliver high-impact colour in a pocket-sized edit. Six curated mattes and shimmers glide on effortlessly, building from a subtle wash to full disco intensity.
With flashes of gold, pink and copper alongside cool neutrals, this palette lets you flirt with maximalism or commit to the fantasy, one swipe at a time.
Rhode Peptide Lip Tint Nourishing Glaze
$35 at Mecca
Rhode is finally in Australia, and this nourishing lip tint delivers glassy shine with a whisper of colour, offering a high-gloss tour pout that still feels wearable.
The buildable glaze layers from sheer tint to juicy impact, cushioning lips in peptide-powered hydration. Shea butter and vitamin E smooth and condition, leaving lips plump, soft and light-reflective.
Le Lift Flash Eye
$178 at Chanel
Zara’s tour looks go heavy on the eyes, so a little pre-eye care doesn’t go amiss. These high-performance under-eye patches deliver an instant tightening and depuffing effect, smoothing and brightening the eye area in minutes.
The flexible patches contour seamlessly beneath the eyes, leaving the area firmer, more luminous and perfectly prepped for makeup.
This list isn’t complete without a sprayable shimmer. If you’ve seen Zara Larsson on stage, you’ll know everything from her cheekbones to her décolletage catches the light.
A few misted veils of this glitter setting spray will deliver that all-over glow, adding a soft, magical sheen to your skin.
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