Sophia Sinot

Sophia Sinot (born May 8th 1997 or 1998) is a Dutch makeup artist.[1] She is best known for her work with Swedish musician Zara Larsson.[2][3]

Life and career

Sinot grew up in Huizen, Netherlands.[4] She first considered makeup artistry as a career when she was 18 years old.[5] She moved to Amsterdam and attended House of Orange Makeup School.[5][6][7] She registered herself as a company in 2018.[5] Sinot is based in London and represented by the Wall Group talent agency.[8]

Zara Larsson in makeup done by Sinot for the Midnight Sun Tour

Sinot began working with Zara Larsson in 2020.[9][2][10] She has also worked with Doja Cat, including for her appearance at Balenciaga's spring 2023 show at Paris Fashion Week.[1][11] Also in 2023, Sinot received attention on social media for her two-toned "lip combo" application on JT for Mugler's fall/winter show at Paris Fashion Week.[4][12][13]

Sinot rose to prominence in 2025 with the release of Larsson's fifth studio album, Midnight Sun. Sinot was Larsson's makeup artist for the Midnight Sun Tour.[2][3] Sinot's work with Larsson for the Midnight Sun era has been credited for increasing the popularity of vibrant, glittering, and maximalist makeup looks.[14][15][16] In 2026, Sinot was the makeup artist for Katseye's "Pinky Up" music video.[17]

Artistry

Sinot did the makeup of Shanina Shaik for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.[18]
Sinot did the makeup of SZA for the 2026 Met Gala.[19]

Sinot's style, which is influenced by Y2K aesthetics, is characterised by bright colours, rhinestones, and glitter.[2][20][21] Sinot's style has been described—by herself and others—as an alternative to the clean girl aesthetic popularized in the 2020s.[22][2][16] Her work, especially with Larsson, often includes highly pigmented blush placed high on the cheek and nose, evoking the appearance of a sunburn.[23][24]

Discussing her work, Sinot said: "Apparently, I have a recognisable style, but I don't just do one style of make-up. I love a natural look, a full beat, dirty SFX make-up, a glam look, face paint – the list goes on."[4] With special effects makeup, Sinot has simulated cuts and bruises on Doja Cat and Troye Sivan.[4] In a 2022 interview, Sinot stated that she has "always been inspired by the human mind and technology";[5] she has hosted a Discord community for AI art, worked on an NFT project, and used AI-generated filters as inspiration for her work.[5][25]

Among her influences, Sinot has cited Michelle Phan, Christina Aguilera, RuPaul's Drag Race, and Barbie.[22][26] Her work with Larsson has been described as similar in style to Doniella Davy's work on Euphoria and Ngozi Esther Edeme's work with Olandria.[27]

References

  1. 1 2 Brisco, Elise. "The artists behind Doja Cat's cutting-edge makeup explain how she's changing the craft". USA TODAY. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Cadogan, Dominic (21 November 2025). "Sophia Sinot is the MUA behind Zara Larsson's Y2K pop fantasy looks". Glamour UK. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  3. 1 2 Hecht, Zoë (5 December 2025). "Zara Larsson's Makeup Artist Reveals "Holy Grail" Glitter for Viral Looks". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Peters, Alex (14 May 2025). "Why make-up artist Sophia Sinot keeps going viral". Dazed. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Sophia Sinot: An Interview With The MUA Responsible For Fashion Week's Obsession With Doja". Voir Fashion. 2 November 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "Meet Sophia Sinot". Fifty-Five Magazine. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  7. ↑ Marra, Michela (29 September 2025). "Sophia Sinot con il make up trasforma i volti in opere d'arte". d la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "Sophia Sinot". The Wall Group. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  9. ↑ Okwodu, Janelle (3 December 2020). "Zara Larsson on Staying Stimulated in 2020". Vogue. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  10. ↑ "Make-upartiest Sophia Sinot (23): 'Ik zie make-up als vrijheid'". LINDA.meiden (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  11. ↑ Allaire, Christian (4 October 2022). "Watch Doja Cat Get Into Her Wild Look for the Balenciaga Show". Vogue. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "Here's Everything You Need To Recreate JT's Viral Mugler Lip". Girls United. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  13. ↑ Kaur, Ravinder (6 February 2023). "How To Recreate JT of City Girls' Viral Lip Combo". Fizzy Mag. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  14. ↑ Rosario, Moira Del (26 January 2026). "Creative Makeup: How to Transition from Day to Night Glam". mega-asia.com. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  15. ↑ "Here Are Some Well-Informed 2026 Pop Culture Predictions, Courtesy of Cosmo Editors". Cosmopolitan. 18 December 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  16. 1 2 Khanna, Tanvee (25 March 2026). "Why The internet Is Suddenly Obsessed With Whimsical Makeup (Or Just Being Whimsical)". Elle India. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  17. ↑ Hybe Labels (9 April 2026). KATSEYE (캣츠아이) "PINKY UP" Official MV. Retrieved 12 April 2026 – via YouTube.
  18. ↑ "Cannes Film Festival". The Wall Group. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  19. ↑ Nesvig, Kara (6 May 2026). "SZA's "Yellow Halo" Met Gala Makeup Felt Like Pure Sunshine". Allure. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
  20. ↑ Brascia, Alyssa (9 December 2025). "Zara Larsson's Tour Makeup Is All Over My FYP—14 Products to Re-Create Her Extraterrestrial Siren Glam". Who What Wear. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  21. ↑ Mikulić Gazdović, Kristina (28 November 2025). "Love the viral Zara Larsson look? These are the palettes you need". Vogue Adria. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  22. 1 2 Heng, Emily (21 January 2026). "Celebrity make-up artist Sophia Sinot is officially ending the clean girl era". Vogue Singapore. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  23. ↑ Meehan, Tiarna (3 February 2026). "Unpacking Zara Larsson's 'midnight sun' look for the Grammys". Dazed. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  24. ↑ "Zara Larsson's Midnight Sun Tour makeup brings back full-throttle pop star glam". Vogue Scandinavia. 10 November 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  25. ↑ Francombe, Amy (2023). "Beauty in the metaverse – what does it all mean?". Flannels. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  26. ↑ Stout, Emma (28 January 2026). "Body Glitter, Thin Brows, Statement Lips — "Pop Star Glam" Is Officially Back". Bustle. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  27. ↑ Ciarlo, Conçetta (26 March 2026). "The Playful Makeup Trend is Beauty's Rebuttal to "Clean Girl" Minimalism". Vogue. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
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