7 Beauty Tricks to Look Better in Pictures
The holiday season usually means a lot of picture-taking. Whether you'll be posing with your fam or rocking a sexy santa outfit for a naughtier pic, these makeup products will help you look your best in front of the lens.
Sure, the camera, lighting and the way you stand all help you look better in photos (you can read those look-sexy tips here), but your makeup can make a serious difference, too. We've rounded up the products that guarantee a great pic.
A primer will help even out your skin so your foundation glides right on. This one also has light-reflecting particles-translation: the flash from the camera will give you a soft, pretty glow instead of showing every tiny imperfection.
NP Set Pre Foundation Primer, $29, target.com
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If you're going to be taking serious pictures (we're talking engagement photos or your hottest profile pic ever), invest in a high-definition foundation. They were originally developed for actresses and news anchors on HD TV-to hide literally everything. This one also looks invisible when you wear it, and it comes in a ton of shades.
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation, $40,
If your concealer is too light, you'll have halos around your eyes. If it's too dark, you'll look like you have circles. This one is great because it adjusts to your skin. Problem solved!
Rimmel Match Perfect Skin Tone Adapting Concealer, $5.99, ulta.com
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If you opt for just one or the other, your face can look flat on film. Start with bronzer on your cheekbones and around the outside of your face; then, apply blush just to the apples of your cheeks.
Nars Blush-Bronzer Duo, $40,
Even if you think false lashes look a little too, well, false in real life, they look awesome on camera. Try them once, and you'll never want to leave the house without them.
Revlon Fantasy Lengths Self-Adhesive Lashes, $5.49, drugstore.com
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If you have time to whiten before the photo sesh, we recommend these quick strips from Crest-you'll notice a big change in only 2 hours. If you're posing for impromptu shots, try a lipgloss with a hint of blue like CoverGirl Wetslicks Amazemint in Happy Hour. The tint magically makes your chompers look whiter.
Crest 3D White 2-Hour Express, $52,
Piling on powder can make your skin look dull in pics. Use an oil-absorbing sheet to blot away shine instead.
Cleam & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, $5.99, drugstore.com
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