Makeup for photoshoot: How to do it the right way?
I guess, plenty of you wonder what tricks would make you look better in photos. To me, one of the best solutions is applying photographic makeup. It should be long-wearing, enhance your assets and look natural. Find out how to apply makeup to achieve this goal. Keep reading my post.
Why are the benefits of doing photographic makeup?
Firstly, the floodlights (e.g. flat light) used during photoshoots may enhance skin imperfections and blemishes. Pimples, wrinkles and discolorations, broken capillaries and dark circles will be visible even if you apply regular makeup products. Therefore, if you want the camera to like you, it’s better to see a makeup artist and get special photographic makeup done. It’s definitely heavier than the one we apply on daily basis, it camouflages literally all imperfections and brings out all of your face’s assets.
Skin vs photographic makeup
Before applying makeup for photoshoot, you must take care of the face skin first. The crucial thing is to replenish skin from the inside and outside. To achieve this goal, you should use moisturizing creams and masks that, of course, match your skin type. Also, do your best to drink 2 liters of fresh mineral water a day. Furthermore, it’s a good idea to remove dead skin cells prior to photoshoot. This treatment will help all face cosmetics adhere and melt into your skin better. To do it, reach for a face scrub that will even your face skin, unclog skin pores and highlight some skin imperfections.
MAKEUP FOR PHOTOSHOOT STEP BY STEP
Concealer for imperfections
Use a concealer to cover up all imperfections that may be visible during the photoshoot. The shade of the concealer should match either your complexion or the the shade of the blemish you want to hide. Try to get a concealer which is runny because in this way you won’t bring out fine lines, providing that you have any. If you need to camouflage some red-colored blemishes, go for a green concealer. Your skin will appear to be smooth and will win even tone almost in a snap.
Foundation for shoots
When it comes to foundation, it should be high-coverage, matte and one tone darker than your complexion. In this way, you will prevent the face from looking pale in the photos. Be careful and spread the foundation evenly on the jawline, neck, behind ears, near hairline and eyebrows. Of course, don’t apply too much of it – too thick coat of foundation may give you an unnatural effect. Apply the foundation topically, starting from the middle of the face and spread it outwards.
Face contouring
This makeup technique allows you to hide all the unattractive elements of your face and enhance its assets. You will need only two colour products to do face contouring: a bronzer and a highlighter. Apply the former product to your temples, sides of your nose, spread it under the cheekbone and along jawline. Now, take the latter product and apply it to the bridge of the nose, above the lips, cheekbone and eyebrows. Top it up with a blusher. Finally, fix it with a translucent powder.
Eye makeup
Now it’s time to go for bold colors, yet resign from glitter and all the shimmering particles. When it comes to photographic makeup, it’s better to use either satin or matte eye shadows. Use a nude eye pencil to the water line and a dark eyeliner to your lash line. Don’t be afraid to apply a few coats of mascara. Naturally, if you feel like it, put on some falsies.
Lip makeup
As mentioned above, it’s better to resign from all shimmering and glossy products for photographic makeup. Instead of applying color cosmetics that bounce back light, use either a satin or matte lipstick which shade isn’t too saturated. Don’t forget to use a lip liner that matches the shade of your lipstick.
How often do you get some photos of you taken? Are you a fan of photoshoots or are you more of a selfie girl?
