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Photo: @zaralarsson
Photo: @zaralarsson
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The clean girl era is over - one concert ended it overnight

by Kristina Mikulić Gazdović

November 19, 2025

Even if you have somehow managed to avoid the phenomenon known as Zara Larsson until now, this week it has been almost impossible not to come across clips from her Midnight Sun tour. One moment in particular resonated online. She invited a fan named Julia on stage, and their spontaneous and perfectly synchronized dance instantly became a viral pop moment. It is the kind of scene that reminds us why pop music still has the power to bring people together. The audience and the star, hand in hand, sharing an energy that fans simply cannot resist.

The dance duet, filmed from every imaginable angle, did more than set social media on fire. It sparked a new wave of public curiosity about Zara, her identity, her aesthetic and her visual signature. It also placed well deserved attention on the woman behind Zara’s flawless and increasingly bold beauty expression, makeup artist Sophia Sinot.

Photo: @zaralarsson

Zara’s world is an explosion of optimism, vibrant, playful and fearlessly colorful. That color driven philosophy flows from her costumes, which burst with pop drama, straight into her makeup, where Sophia Sinot creates looks that feel dreamlike. Layers of shades that blend seamlessly into one another, bright beads, graphic details and high glam shine recall the era of 2016 beauty gurus, but filtered through a more artistic lens.

The result is an aesthetic that feels both nostalgic and avant garde, yet perfectly aligned with the energy Zara brings to the stage. Her looks radiate freedom and play. Holographic reflections, pastel smokey eyes, glossy lips and crystals scattered like confetti all come together. Everything is allowed, nothing is too much, just like Zara herself.

Together, Zara and Sophia have created one of the most inspiring beauty moments on today’s pop scene. They remind us that makeup is a space for pure expression and an invitation to play. If you are longing to bring creativity back into your routine and move away from safe beauty choices, one glance at this tour is enough. In Zara and Sophia’s world, rules exist only to be redefined, especially when it comes to beauty.

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