Help with makeup for the camera.

Aug 11, 2014

Allison K.

Okay, so I have to take senior yearbook pictures soon. Is there anything I can do with my makeup to make it seem flawless on camera? Any tips or tricks? Thanks for any help!

Aug 11, 2014

Alyssa B.

I don't remember if they use flash for school pictures but if so don't wear any SPF because it'll make you look oily.

Aug 11, 2014

Symone B.

The most recent thing I've discovered was using a makeup setting spray. There are tons of them. I just use the nyx dewy spray though I want the Makeup Forever Mist + Fix spray, model in a bottle or urban decay all nighter spray. I use a lot of powder with setting face since I have oily skin and it just makes the skin look like skin again. Takes away that powdery look.

-try HD products if you can. Like RCMA No color powder (here on beautylish)

-falsies make all the difference. They don't have to be huge but they do make your eyes look a bit more special. I rally like the Ardell demi wispies, Ardell demi 120 lashes, red cherry 423, etc

Aug 11, 2014

Alexandra F.

Personally I would get my makeup professionally done because then you know it will look flawless! However if you decide to do your own makeup I have been told to wear just a little more makeup than usual (not excessive of course) because the camera will pick it up better.

Aug 13, 2014

Melissa G.

Make sure you don't have anything with an spf in it (on the ingredients list it's called titanium dioxide) because it will give your face a white cast. Cameras and flash usually tend to wash people out so use a bit more blush/lip color than usually. Highlighting and contouring can also help a lot so it still looks like your face has some dimension.

Aug 15, 2014

Chee Ling M.

Use a foundation that doesn't have silicon so that the flash doesn't make you look white