Tame the T-Zone
Powder the forehead and nose pre-photo and then blot with a sheet. “Those areas look extra-shiny in photos, so you need double insurance,” says Debra Messing‘s makeup pro Carol Shaw. (Try MAC Blot Film, $15 at maccosmetics.com)
Powder the forehead and nose pre-photo and then blot with a sheet. “Those areas look extra-shiny in photos, so you need double insurance,” says Debra Messing‘s makeup pro Carol Shaw. (Try MAC Blot Film, $15 at maccosmetics.com)
Camera flashes accentuate blemishes, under-eye bags and dark spots, says Shaw. So dab on a light-diffusing concealer in a hue that matches your skin tone. (Try Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Finish Concealer, $35, saksfifthavenue.com)
If you're going to be in photos, applying primer before makeup is essential -- it reflects light, creating the illusion of invisible pores and airbrushed makeup," Kristen Stewart's makeup artist Beau Nelson tells Us Weekly. (Try Make Up For Ever HD Microperfecting Primer, $32 at sephora.com)
"Shade under the cheekbones and jawline with a matte bronzer to create the appearance of chiseled features," says Nelson. Add dimension with rosy blush on apples of cheeks. (Try L'Oreal Paris The One Sweep Sculpting Blush in Poppy, $12.95 at drugstore.com)
"Swipe on a peach or pink lip gloss," says Nelson, adding that the neutral shade and subtle sheen make teeth look brighter. But don't overdo it: "Too much goopy gloss can look garish," he adds. (Try Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss in Pink Flirt, $27.50 at macys.com)
"Blow-dry downward on high heat to avoid frizz," says Hilary Duff's hairstylist Marcus Francis. Then tame flyways with a silicone-based serum. (Try John Frieda Full Repair Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer, $10 at drugstore.com)
"Luster and fullness make any hairstyle pop in a photo," says Francis. To boost body, gently tease hair at the crown with a large hair pick. Finger comb locks into place, then spritz with shine spray. (Try Kerastase Chroma Cristal Shine Perfecting Mist, $39 at kerastase-usa.com)