Makeup TipsJuly 23, 2012

How To Look Better In Photographs

Some simple rules and tips for looking better in photographs using makeup.

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Wear natural colored Lipstick. You don’t want your mouth to blend in with the rest of your face, nor do you want to wear a color that is completely unnatural. Sometimes our natural lip color is a little strange for example, my lips turn blue when I’m cold, and I’m usually cold at photo shoots, so a good layer of a warm toned lipstick color is always a must for me. It is a good idea to contrast your features. Choose a shade that is a little darker than your natural lip color.

Using blush keeps your face from looking washed out. Don’t over apply blush, just a little extra color on your face is good. Blush adds definition to your face and some color to your cheeks.
And again, avoid blush with shimmer or sparkle in it. You may not wear it everyday, but consider it when being photographed.

Using black liner and/or mascara usually looks great in photos. I recommend using black because it will give you better contrast which will make your eyes pop. Just don’t go to heavy on the black eyeliner, you don’t want to look like a raccoon either. Use it just along your lashline or waterlines to enhance your eyes.

Use more concealer! Covering up dark circles under our eyes or blemishes with a little concealer is fine for everyday use, but in pictures, use more concealer for better coverage to reflect light to conceal imperfections and make you look flawless. Just make sure to not have a shade that is too light, slightly lighter or matching your skin tone is best.
Also, blend the concealer extremely well, making sure not to increase fine lines or awkward coloring around the eye. Heavier concealer in real life looks noticeable, but in photos it isn’t, so feel free to use more than you normally would. Sometimes I get blemishes, or no sleep, and using a bit more concealer helps to make me look flawless in photos. Also, always use concealer after applying foundation!

Contour cheekbones and any other places that you want correction. Look better in pictures by contouring
your facial features for more definition in your face. You can use bronzer or contouring powder to brush on under your cheek bones, under your jawline, along the sides of your nose. Using a Fancy Cheeky Brush from Sunset Blonde Beauty for the best and most blended application!

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