Product Photography | Cosmetic Textures | Part 3

A recent test shot where I played with moisturizer and a transparent sheet. It feels good to freely create at times and go with the flow, without expectations. And the result can be surprisingly interesting.

After trying my hand at perfecting the nice looking cream smear, I just kept experimenting, using a transparent film and a comb. And those are the abstract patterns I got to capture. Not your usual cosmetic textures, I have to admit. And even though they are different from each other, the colour palette helps and makes for a compelling series.

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Product Photography | Skincare Texture | Part 1

Recent work done to capture and portray different textures, with a focus on cosmetic texture.

From the clinical look of the gel to the nourishing texture of the moisturiser, there’s more texture to explore. And I will keep updating this new set.

The colours have been corrected to help reinforce the perception of the texture and its nature. The cool colour background accentuates the idea of the cooling effect of the gel, whereas the warm tones convey the richness of the moisturiser.

And to illustrate this point, I include some incidental shots of the gel in black and white. Proof of how colour changes our perception.

View Part 2 of this series