What's the best makeup for photos?

Hi Michelle,

I always recommend to my brides to do airbrush makeup. It is lightweight, long-lasting, and flawless. The camera absolutely loves it. It may be a bit more expensive than traditional makeup, but it is well worth it.

Best of luck!!

Thanks for the heads up! I actually considered it but was a bit turned off by the cost. But I guess you get what you pay for.

Just try using a bronzing powder or a shade that is a slight bit darker than your usual base. also, i swear by smashbox cosmetics for my fashion shoots.

I find that using good foundation primer really smooths out the pores for photos and makes the foundation last longer. then POWDER POWDER POWDER to keep the shine away. And usually you want to go little heavier on the eye than normal to get it to show up well on film.

Hi Michelle,

I used to work for MAC, so I know about their products quite well. The only foundation that you can't wear for flash photography is their Studio Fix powder foundation. Try to go for a liquid foundation and dust a loose powder on top. OR get in touch with me and we can work something out!

No mineral makeup it's shiny

That's a great question! I don't wear makeup, and haven't sence JR. High(a very long time ago). I, too, have no idea what to do with the makeup...especially sence I don't normally wear it.

I think Primer is key..I used to use smahbox that's real good. I heard Make Up forever HD is really good for pictures..I wanted to do air-brush as well but it's a bit costly. Good luck with your search. Maybe check out the make up counters..sephora or nordstrom. the ladies there are usually very helpful.

Primer is a must. I love the Laura Mercier line, oil free is great medium coverage. Their setting powder is great too. Use a shade that matches your skin, not darker or lighter or u will appear washed out/ dirty. Use shimmer only on your eyes or lips, otherwise you will appear oily. Make sure you have blotting paper and your powder on hand for quick touch ups. Don't forget; waterproof mascara and eyeliner (at least for the wedding)!

Okay, what is primer? Remember, I don't wear makeup and all this is freaking me out! lol

Primer is like a lotion or gel (that can be tinted or transparent) that you apply to your face before foundation, concealer, powder, as it makes your face appear smoother and keeps your makeup on longer. I love the smashbox one!

Make sure you use a face primer first. This will help your makeup stay on and smooth out any lines. Smashbox has great products that you can purchase right on line. Their photo finish face primer is WONDERFUL!!! They also have a great photo matte powder that works great. With mascara, use regular mascara first and then use the waterproof mascara over it. Gives you much better coverage and makes it waterproof. Hope this helps

You can buy this primer online? Cooooool. Makeup is what scares me the most...b/c I don't wear it...have no idea what to do, or what not to do. How it's suppose to look or anything. My daughter did my make up for the engagement photos, which I thought I looked a little shiny in..so the primer helps with the shine?

The primer helps you have a smoother look. You apply the primer first and then apply the foundation and powder. The sell a great translucent powder that has no color at all. You can apply this after the foundationa and regular powder to reduce the shine. Works great. I used to do bridal makeup before.

Primer is a plus, our in house make-up artist uses Yaby foundations, {I highly recommend them} on our glamour sessions and those are up close and personal.... you can check out some more high end brands specifically formulated for photography at www.camera ready cosmetics. Make sure your wedding photographer will be retouching the photos as well just like your favorite celebrities on the covers of your favorite magazines, they wear the best, AND get retouched.

I met with my makeup artist yesterday. She said stay away from any foundation that has sunscreen in it. The SPF ingredients can cause major shine & reflection using flash photography. Just thought I'd pass that along. She's worked for Bobbi Brown, Stila, and Smashbox for the past 8 years.

JulyBride is right. Oil absorbing sheets are wonderful! I swear by the Boscia green tea oil absorbing linens. You can use one and then touch up with powder. Of course, it wont eliminate the need for retouching, but its great for photos.

As a professional photographer i would suggest staying away from spf foundations and talc content! Often with my models i will apply bio oil to their skin then let it absorb, gently whip off any excess, then apply a primer, concealer etc. the oil absorbed into the skin helps create a smooth flawless finish. if you have an issue with shine, i dust a light layer of loose powder over the area( match to your skin tone) don't forget your neck, shoulders and back if your dress is strappy or strapless.

Hey girls... Bare Escentuals, while it is a mineral makeup, does not contain talc and does not photograph shiny at all. there is an spf, but it isn't a chemical spf therefore it doesn't photograph white. It is a nice foundation for an outdoor wedding because it isn't a liquid and doesn't get runny or goopy like some do. Also it isn't "waterproof" but I have been thrown in the pool with it on and it didn't run. Primer is also important.

Bobbi Brown... set it with a make-up spray it will last for hours.. been in the business for 15 years best of luck

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