How to Look Great in Every Photo
Learn these expert beauty tips for looking pretty in every shot -- then update your Facebook profile pic -- stat!
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The makeup tricks to use before every photo
Regardless of the light, "even out your skin," says Turnbow. For the most natural finish, use yellow-toned foundations and concealer since pink ones look fake in photos.
"You definitely want to define your eyes," adds Turnbow, who advises against getting overly dark eye makeup because heavy shades can look harsh. "Don't go too black and be sure to blend, blend, BLEND!" And, enhance lips by going a shade darker than you normally do.
"Remember," summarizes Turnbow, "in a picture, everything is more obvious. So be attentive to detail!"
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interesting! i still feel awkward smiling at myself in the mirror, though
by liliofthevalley Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 06:02PM Report as inappropriate
super helpful, I'm not very photogenic
by sportimonki13 Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 11:17PM Report as inappropriate
I am so glad to find out that practicing for photos is an option. I usually hate my pictures and it almost always boils down to the angles! Thanks for the tips.
by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 10:17PM Report as inappropriate
I think it's great to want to look your best, but I feel like we overthink photos these days. When you're having a good time, it'll show in a picture. But anytime anyone pulls out camera, people get overly concerned about how terrible they think they look and then worry about it being posted on facebook. It's too bad.
by LipglossandSpandex Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 11:08PM Report as inappropriate
great tips, will give them a try. I hate taking pics I always look blah
by fatima07 Monday, October 31, 2011 at 08:18AM Report as inappropriate
