How to Take Clear Photos of Your Makeup
Simple lighting, camera and posing tips for sharp, true-to-color photos of your makeup, using only a phone.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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Posts tagged "Face Makeup Tips"
Face makeup evens out the skin and gives it shape and color. The articles under this tag follow the order of application: foundation matched to depth and undertone, concealer where it is needed, then blush, bronzer, contour and highlighter. They explain how formulas and finishes differ, how to set a base so that it lasts, and how to avoid the heavy look that comes from too many layers.
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Cakey Foundation: Common Causes and Application Tips
Why foundation looks heavy, patchy or dry, how to prevent it with better preparation and application, and how to rescue it during the day.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Setting Spray Buying Guide: Finish and Label Claims
How setting sprays work, the finishes available, how to read claims such as 16-hour wear and which type suits your skin.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Apply Highlighter for a Natural Glow
Where to place highlighter, which formula and shade to choose for your skin tone, and how to keep the glow subtle.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Makeup Mirror Buying Guide: Lighting and Magnification
How to choose a makeup mirror by light quality, color temperature, brightness, magnification, size and power source.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Makeup Primer Buying Guide: Types and Texture
What primers do, the main types by purpose and base, how to match one to your skin and foundation, and whether you need one.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Makeup Blending: Brushes, Sponges, and Fingers
When to blend with a brush, a sponge or your fingers, the motions that give a seamless finish and how to fix harsh lines.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Setting Powder vs Setting Spray: When to Use Each
What setting powder and setting spray each do, which skin types need which, and how to use them alone or together.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Cream vs Powder Makeup Palettes: Key Differences
How cream and powder palettes for face and eyes compare in finish, wear, skin type suitability, hygiene and travel.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read