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“I really like to challenge myself to think outside of the box,” he tellsAllure.

portrait of a model wearing a blue and white hat that drapes down over their face and makeup inspired by a torogoz bird.

“I hope that I can inspire people to look beyond their limitations,” he says.

INSIDE OUT

Patricia Von Musulin earrings.

Alejandre reached forLancome Juicy Tubesfor an ultra-glassy finish on the lips.

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Patricia Von Musulin earrings. Sterling King necklace. To create a similar makeup look: Caviar Chrome Veil in Opalescent, Blush Color Infusion in Grapefruit by Laura Mercier, Lancôme Juicy Tubes in Simmer, and Orly Gold Foil Shimmer nail lacquer.

HAT TRICK

Harlems Heaven hat.

Eyes were disguised as a torogoz birds, framed in black and brightened with a splash of teal blue.

BRIGHT AS A FEATHER

Lynn Paik headpiece.

portrait of a model wearing a blue and white hat that drapes down over their face and makeup inspired by a torogoz bird.

Harlem’s Heaven hat. Luar coat. To create a similar makeup look: Hot Singles Eyeshadow in Electroshock and Heat, Epic Smoke Liner in Black Smoke, and Butter Gloss in Sugar Glass by Nyx Professional Makeup.

A quetzals vibrant lime green and scarlet plumage take flight here on eyes and lips.

With a gleaming foundation, vivid colors like these make even more of an impact.

SMALL WONDERS

Dinosaur Designs and Patricia Von Musulin bracelets.

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Lynn Paik headpiece. To create a similar makeup look: Artist Color Shadow in S-312 Mint Green, Artist Color Pencil in 712 Either Cherry, and Artist Lip Shot in 400 Pure Red by Make Up For Ever.

Metallic sea cucumber-inspired nails, sculpted by Sojin Oh.

Alejandre recalls fond memories of gardening with his sister while monarch butterflies floated above them.

He took that visual and a handful of vintage gems hed collected and sculpted these sparkling wings.

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Dinosaur Designs and Patricia Von Musulin bracelets. To create a similar makeup look: Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Attraction, Rouge Coco Gloss in Excitation by Chanel, and Essie Mani Thanks nail polish.

Fashion stylist: Ron Hartleben.

Hair: Patricia Morales.

Makeup: Raoul Alejandre.

portrait of a model with short curly hair whose eyes are covered by a black and gold butterfly that sits on the bridge…

To create a similar makeup look: Lip Gloss with Avocado Oil in Iced Glaze and Color Nurture Cream Blush in Berry Whip by Burt’s Bees.

Manicure: Sojin Oh.

Models: Magdaleno Delgado and Hayley Ashton.

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