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Makeup for Photos

Befores and afters of mistakes that ruin a good Kodak moment, plus how to be the best made-up face in every group picture

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Here's the first "makeup for photos" mistake: Wearing foundation that blends right into your skin. This makes your face appear paler than it actually is in person, since the makeup blends right into your skin. Here's the photo fix: Opt for a foundation one shade deeper than your natural skin tone. To choose, swipe a dab of the foundation onto your cheek; if it matches, skip it and go a bit darker instead.

Next mistake: Layering a blemish with too much concealer, foundation or powder in an attempt to disguise it. Here's the photo fix: Apply tinted moisturizer to the problem area, then, if that's not enough to hide it, dab a tiny bit of concealer onto the blemish. Blend outward using a sponge or fingertip. Adding anything more will appear cake-y on film, so resist the urge to powder.

Next mistake: Applying too much lip color. The photo fix: Line and fill in lips with neutral lip pencil, then top with gloss. The look will appear more natural and less "done" or severe on film.

Next mistake: Playing up your eyes and cheeks. The photo fix: Pick just one -- eyes or cheeks, whichever feature you love best. Then layer your makeup accordingly. For eyes, add more shadow to the crease. For cheeks, add an extra dose of blush to apples. Highlighting only one of these features will keep your look more natural, but really show off that highlighted area on film.

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This is great :)

by XxLexxyXx Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 09:00PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for amazing tips! Now I can have amazing profile pictures all the time!

by MissXu Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 04:19PM Report as inappropriate

amazing!! thanks!!

by gisellemarie Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 07:04AM Report as inappropriate

this is very helpful now i know what to do to try n d get a better picture

by makeupfreak_101 Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 10:07PM Report as inappropriate

perfect advice

by LittleBunny Monday, August 15, 2011 at 07:19PM Report as inappropriate

Perfect timing. My daughter is having her senior pictures taken this weekend and I will be doing her makeup. I will definitely use these tips.

by SharonC Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 10:07AM Report as inappropriate

First time hearing about the foundation photo fix, but it does make sense.

by lindsey_m Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 01:23AM Report as inappropriate

One thing they didn't mention that I have noticed a lot in my pics and of friends is to watch your eye make-up, ones that have a lot of sparkle if a flash is used look, well not so great. If I want to highlight my brow bone I try to use matte colors only and save the shiney stuff for just along the rims of my eyes.

by Alethea Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 12:46AM Report as inappropriate