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The Best HD Makeup Products For Your Next Close-Up

Get movie star level coverage for your selfies, wedding photos and profile pics with products designed to offset a camera's unforgiving lens
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Clarins
If you need to conceal the dark circles under your eyes, try Clarins Instant Light Brush-On Perfector, $36, which contains the brand's Light Optimizing Complex, a formula that helps illuminate the eye area and reduce the appearance of fine lines during those close-up camera shots.

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Cargo
Cargo's Blu-Ray line features products formulated with photochromatic pigments — pigments that change shades when exposed to a particular frequency of light -- to correct for ambient lighting and leave a more natural finish. Cargo HD Picture Perfect Blush/Highlighter, $30, contains pigments in irregular sizes to diffuse light and create an optical blurring effect for a softer, more refined complexion.

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MAC
For touchups between takes, the makeup department of AMC's hit show "Mad Men" rely on MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, $32, a mineral-packed powder, to fix foundation that needs more dimension and a natural, matte finish, and MAC Blot Powder Pressed, $26, which is designed with mica and silica to absorb excess oil and provide shine control without adding any noticeable color or texture to skin.

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Temptu Cosmetics
Want to take the guesswork and brushwork out of the equation altogether? If you're lacking in the application department and want professional, on-set results stat, consider the Temptu Air, $195, a cordless airbrush makeup device that's designed for your face. Simply switching out different Airpods, that are sealed with foundation, blush and even highlighter, will give you a hands-free, HD-friendly finish that's even, blended and light on the skin.

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Smashbox
Founders and photographers at Smashbox tested products in sunlight, flash and overcast lighting to formulate their Camera Ready Line. Smashbox Camera High Definition Concealer, $23, contains soft focus pearls to minimize fine lines and pores and comes in an easy-to-use, portable stick to touch up dark circles and blotchy spots on the go. For SPF coverage, try Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35, $39, a superlight moisturizer, primer and color corrector that controls shine. It's also infused with optical pearl pigments to give a slight glow and a sheer, not shiny, natural look on camera.

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BY ERICA SMITH, JESSICA AMARIS | MAR 23, 2016 | SHARES
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