DAMIAN GAROZZO
THE CAIRNS-BORN, PARIS-BASED MAKEUP ARTIST HELPED GIVE WORTHINGTON HER FRESH GLOW
Most memorable part of the shoot? Being at Château de la Colle Noire. I arrived early and was given a tour through all the ornately decorated rooms and gardens – it was magical. We managed to take advantage of all the home’s picturesque exteriors – it was funny to see the look of horror on the caretaker’s face when the photographer set up one shot under the kitchen verandah, next to the bins. There was a gorgeous golden-hour light coming through on that side of the house and the photographer framed it in a way that all you could see was Lara’s face glowing in the sunlight. Any challenges? It was an unusually hot day, so I had to make sure Lara’s makeup stayed glowy without melting off. Lara has lovely skin so I didn’t want to mask it; instead I used Dior UV Shield BB Creme SPF 30 all over her face and neck, then Diorskin Forever fluid foundation through her T-zone. And occasionally I would blot Diorskin Forever Powder Loose to keep shine at bay. What are your shoot essentials? Micellar water, which is the most gentle makeup remover, and Boiron’s famous nongreasy everything-balm Homeoplasmine. Something new to my kit is the Dior Addict Lip Tattoo range – I’m obsessed. The texture is as thin as can be, making for comfortable wear but with a rich colour pay-off. What did you do en route to the shoot? I decided to skip the lines at the airport and go by train. It was glorious crossing through the French countryside, being able to spread out a bit and catch up on some reading. What’s your favourite French phrase? The French have the funniest, most nonsensical phrases, such as: “Aller se faire cuire un oeuf”, which literally translates to “Go cook yourself an egg”, but means, “Mind your own business!” What do you love about living in France? The fact I can walk down the street and have my own fishmonger or fruit and veg shop gives a real village feel to everyday life. Paris is a big city, but the absence of high-rises and massive billboards makes life feel less hectic than other capital cities. If we’re visiting Paris, where should we go? My two favourite restaurants are Au Passage and Spring – both do unfussy, market-fresh food in unexpected ways. I swear by Chambelland for coffee, delicious guilt-free desserts and the best homemade gluten-free bread. And I love wandering the packed, Harry Potter-esque aisles of cookware superstore E Dehillerin. It has the best knives and copper cookware, and depending on the mood of the staff (how very French!), you can pick up some great advice on how to properly use them.