Lilja Dís Smára is an Icelandic Makeup Artist and Hairstylist based in Paris, working internationally across fashion, film, commercials and corporate projects.
Known for creating luminous, natural skin with sharp attention to detail, her work is modern, refined and effortless. Influenced by her Icelandic roots and the creative energy of Paris, she balances minimalism with high fashion experimentation.
Lilja has worked as a renowned makeup artist and hairstylist in Iceland for the past decade. Admired for her drive, fresh perspective and rapid rise, she has collaborated with many of the country’s leading singers, actors, and public figures. Now based in Paris, she is expanding her international career.
Respected for her calm presence and meticulous touch on set, she is trusted by brands, directors and photographers to deliver timeless, contemporary beauty that resonates both in real life and on camera.
She has collaborated with Grammy Award winning artist Laufey and worked on major campaigns for brands including Nike, The North Face, Supreme and HOKA as well as streaming platforms such as Amazon Music, Netflix, HBO and Apple TV+. Her credits include productions such as Greenland 2, Heart of Stone and Foundation as well as Paris Fashion Week shows for Enfants Riches Déprimés and 424 x Porsche. She has also worked with Iceland's top leaders and CEOs of global companies, bringing her artistry into the corporate world and on international live performances including Eurovision 2023.
Across campaigns, film, television, editorial, fashion week and live performance, Lilja’s versatility and precision have established her as a trusted artist for creative, corporate and commercial projects.
Campaigns & Commercial Clients
Nike, The North Face, Supreme x Stone Island, HOKA, KFC, Speedo, Vogue, Calvin Klein, La Mer, Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon, The Retreat Hotel, Ami Paris, Bellerose, Amnesty International, BioEffect, Icelandair, Play Air, Ísey Skyr Switzerland, Toyota, Nova, Síminn, Vodafone, VÍS, Arion Banki, Landsbankinn, Íslandsbanki, Harpa Concert Hall, Iceland Airwaves, Farmers Market, Hildur Yeoman, Hvammsvík, Kerlingafjöll, Guide to Europe, Unbroken, WIT Fitness, Ölgerðin, Eimskip, N1, Olís, Kringlan, Origo, Stöð 2, RÚV, Reginn, Creditinfo, Sjóvá, Samgöngustofa, Samtök Atvinnulífsins, Samtök Iðnaðarins, Marel, Andrea Maack, Vörður, Samorka, Icelandic Opera, Kvika, Landsvirkjun, Öryggismiðstöðin, Te & Kaffi, Alvotech, Askja, Penninn Eymundsson, DAS, DesignMarch, By Lovísa, Sign, Collab, Nocco, Hreyfing, Hafnartorg, Aftur
Film, TV & Live Events
Greenland 2, Heart of Stone, Foundation, Azul, King & Conqueror, Eurovision 2023,
Allt úr engu, Spegilmyndin, Útlit, Fyrsta Blikið, Æði (Season 4 & 5),
Kuldi, Deyjandi Maður
Music Artists
Laufey, Of Monsters and Men, Víkingur Ólafsson, Gabríel Ólafs, Ásgeir Trausti, Bríet, GDRN, Vök, Árný, Diljá, Friðrik Dór, Jón Jónsson, Rúrik Gíslason, Aron Can, Herra Hnetusmjör, Jói P & Króli, Logi Pedro, Salka Sól, Joey Crist, Ice Guys, PBT
Fashion, Editorial & Runway
Vogue Scandinavia, Art8ambi Magazine, Faces Magazine, Enfants Riches Déprimés,
424 Inc. x Porsche, Numéro Switzerland
Streaming Platforms & Production Companies
Netflix, HBO, Apple TV+, Amazon Music, Amazon Prime Video,
True North, Glassriver, Hero Productions, Reykjavík Studios, Skot Productions, Hvíta húsið, Pipar, Ketchup Creative, Hillton, Artic Productions, Íslandsstofa, Polorama, Sensor, Sahara, Aton J.L, Peel, Ennemm, Republik, Men & Mice, Kiwi