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Ace Your Base
Generally speaking, makeup is less apparent when photographed, so use a little more than you normally would. Mineral makeup is a good choice and can be applied over any moisturizer. Swirl it on your skin with a soft, natural-bristle face brush until you’ve achieved a smooth, matte finish. Be sure to blend from your chin to your neck to avoid a line of demarcation. For extra coverage on blemishes, dark circles or other flaws, apply mineral makeup directly with a nylon foundation brush. To blot shine and reestablish a matte finish, reapply mineral makeup with a kabuki brush as needed, or try powdered rice paper tissues.
Don’t Blush Too Much
Choose your blush color carefully—look for peachy pinks, rather than bright magenta pinks. Too much blush is a classic makeup mistake, so apply just a little to the apples of your cheeks.
Define Your Eyes
For photography, your eye makeup should be more pronounced than normal. Use neutral-toned eye shadows to contour your eyes, but avoid frosty or shimmery shades that will appear too shiny. Apply eyeliner carefully, use an eyelash curler for a more open-eyed look, and choose waterproof mascara. To give eyes a brighter look, try lining the insides of the lower lids with white eye pencil.
Color Your Lips
Natural-looking lipstick is always flattering, but choose a one that is a shade or two darker than your natural lip color. Lip liner should define your lips, but you should not be able to see it! Stick to your natural lip line and apply lip gloss to create a fuller look.
4 Easy Tips
For the best pictures, prepare ahead of time:
- Get a good night’s sleep and drink plenty of water.
- Schedule studio portraits in the afternoon, when you are least puffy.
- For full body shots, a three-quarter angle is most flattering.
- Remember to make eye contact with the camera... and get someone to make you laugh!
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