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Make-up applications are slightly different for Professional Photo shoots from daily make up application. Here are some tips for making your shoot go perfectly.

Application Lighting: Use natural light – For example, near a big window!

Prepare Your Skin:
Wash, exfoliate, tone and lightly moisturize your face before applying makeup. Oil control is very important. If you can, use oil free formulated products.
Pull your hair away from the face
To reduce puffy eyes, use Preparation H

Concealer:
Use a concealer 2 shades lighter than skin to cover blemishes and dark spots; apply before foundation application.
Use a green tint to cover red spots and yellow tint to cover purple spots.
Foundation:
Choose a thicker formulated foundation rather than the sheers ones that are used in daily applications so that all blemishes are covered easily.
Blend foundation from chin into your neck so that they are of the same color.
Translucent Powder: Use lots of it, and reapply between shots, to create a matte finish.

Contouring: Contour cheeks and eyes to create a sculpted look.

Eyes:
Highlight eyebrow bones using light shadow to create lively eyes
Avoid eyeshadow that is too frosty or shimmery – it’ll appear shiny
Apply eyeliner with precision.
Use waterproof mascara.
Overall application needs to be with a heavier touch than daily make up, the flash of the camera can wash you out.

Lips: Use lipstick and liner of same color, in a shade darker than natural lip color.
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Choosing your lip color and application: Make sure that your lip gloss is a solid color and about one shade deeper than you normally wear it.  Use a lip liner that is the same color as your lipstick, please, please DO NOT WEAR BLACK! Also, try to avoid frosted lip colors entirely because they hardly show up on film and will give the illusion that you are not wearing lip color at all.

Apply your blush and eye makup a little heavier than normal but neatly and precisely.

For best results, eye liner should be applied starting from the outside of the lower part of the eye and extending about 3/4 length toward the inner part. Really work on those eyes and lips. These are the two key features in glamour photography.

Use eye shadow which is a lighter shade rather than darker so that the eyes appear more alive.  Apply eye shadow to the upper eye lid and above the eye just below the eyebrow.  When a darker shade is used in this area it will create a darkening of the eyes and give the appearance of a sleepless night which is not very appealing.  Using a light shadow will produce the best results.

Last, but not least, take your makeup case with you to your photo session. You may need to touch up during the shoot and will most likely need to add powder as your session advances.

If you follow these simple steps for applying makeup you are more likely to be happy with your photographs.  Most makeup complaints come when women have someone else apply their makeup for them.  You are more experienced in applying your own makeup and, if you follow these instructions, you should be more than happy with your results.

To make your photo session go smoother and faster, please apply your makeup before leaving home for the session.

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Most women know how to apply makeup for everyday use but there are a few differences in applying makeup for photos; especially glamour. If you follow the tips below, you will be on your way to better pictures.

The key is to simply fix your face as if you were going out for the evening, wearing more than for daytime use, extra contrast and especially more powder. Did I mention More Powder?

To achieve that natural look in your portrait, apply a little more than you would in your daily activities and even more than you would if you were going out for the evening. You will probably think you that you are wearing too much but remember that the lights take away from whatever amount of makeup you have on so don’t worry. How do you achieve this look? Follow the simple steps listed here and, with a little practice, you should be able to get the results you’re after.

The first step is to moisturize your face thoroughly and then begin with concealer.  The concealer you use for photos should be 2 or 3 shades lighter than your skin tone.  Concealer is used to hide blemishes, lighten your eyes and used if there is any discoloration around the lip area.

Next, use a solid foundation evenly applied over the face. This part is very simple but is misunderstood by even some makeup artists.  Match the foundation to your chin and neckline.  You don’t want a sudden change of color from your face to the neck or upper chest. I’ve heard of some makeup artists applying makeup to the neck and shoulders! There is no need to do this if you follow the rule of matching from the face to the neck.

After your foundation is finished, just apply the rest of your makeup as you normally do but in heavier amounts for the camera. 

Powder! Powder! Powder! Be sure not to forget the powder! If you’ve ever seen makeup applied for TV or the movies, the makeup artist is almost always patting the face with the powder applicator. Ever wonder why?  Because powder, and lots of it, is absolutely essential to gaining that beautiful mat finish which is always present in a great portrait. Even if you’ve never used powder in your life, please use it for just this once during your portrait session.  Powder makes the difference between a beautiful portrait and just a portrait.

Now that I’ve driven home the importance of powder, apply makeup below your cheekbone and under chin to create an oval look to the face.  Be sure to blend in and not create distinct lines.  Apply this makeup a little darker but not too heavy.

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Sanitizing Lipstick, Concealer & Other Cream Products

Dip in or spray with alcohol (91% is preferable) and then wipe completely with a clean tissue, presenting a “virgin” surface to work from. You can then remove a small piece of the product and work from a sanitary surface or work directly from the tube or palette. In the case of cream concealers and foundations where blending is expected, use of a mixing palette is preferred by most professionals.

IMPORTANT: This is a two-part process, and wiping is equally important. Contrary to popular belief, alcohol doesn’t completely kill all germs and viruses that may be present on the product. What it does help to do is remove the outer layer of the product, where most of them are. Because the base of most cream products is usually carnauba or a similar wax, most of the things you’re looking to kill are only on the surface.

Sanitizing Pencils

Prior to using, remove any residue from the sharpener and then clean the blade and inner chamber with alcohol (99% is preferable). Dip the pencil in or spray it with alcohol. Then sharpen. Before applying the pencil, again dip it in or spray it with alcohol to prevent cross contamination from residue in the sharpener. Allow the pencil to dry before using on skin.

Sanitizing Pressed Powders (Including Eyeshadow, Blush, Etc.)

Wipe the surface thoroughly with a clean tissue prior to touching it with a brush or any other applicator. Repeat prior to touching the product as necessary. Spraying with alcohol doesn’t hurt in terms of sanitary precautions but can ruin the product over time.

Working Hygienically with Loose Powders (Including Pigments and Others)

Dispense onto mixing palette or other clean surface using a spatula or other sanitary tool.

Working Hygienically with Mascaras and Liquid Liners

Use a clean disposable applicator (aka, “Spoolies” for mascara, etc.) and do not double dip. Dip once and use a new applicator each time if more product is required. Double dipping cross contaminates and defeats the purpose.

Variation: Use a regular, reusable brush and follow the same protocol of no double dipping.

Working Hygienically with Lip Gloss

Use a disposable applicator following the same protocol as above. If one is not available, dispense onto mixing palette or other hygienic surface. Never apply directly with included applicator.

Working Hygienically with Liquid Cosmetics

Dispense onto mixing palette and then apply with brush or sponge. Make sure the mouth of the bottle doesn’t touch the surface of your tools—no pressing the sponge or brushing up against it, especially after it has already been used. This applies to foundations, moisturizers or anything else that comes out of a bottle.

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Red: The color of passion, the color of love. It’s probably the sexiest color around and when painted on your lips, it’s dynamite. Like with all lip makeup colors, certain shades of red look better on some skin tones than others. Because of this semi-frustrating fact, I am constantly asked by readers to help them find the best red for them. I highly recommend MAC products, there lasting ability, and pigment is excellent. And if you are modeling, or have a engagement this is the cosmetic line to work with!

Before finding your ideal shade of red lip color, check out these quick tips for making your application of this semi-tricky shade to last:
1. First, wipe off any lip balm or moisture on your lips as this will keep the lipstick from sticking.
2. Try using a clear (or reverse) lip liner to line and fill in your lips. This will help the red color last longer when applied on top.
3. For a precise look, use a lip brush to carefully apply your red lipstick to your lips. Or, if you want more of a stained look, use a fingertip to apply.
4. After you have applied a strong lip shade, dip a clean lip blush in a little concealer and gently trace the outside of your lips to ensure a clean, sharp line.

AND THERE  YOU GO!

Mascara is one of the most essential and versatile makeup products: It can be worn alone for a subtle effect, or combined with other makeup for striking and noticeable results.

1. Matte Complexion – inspired by the trend of the 80’s and 90’s, this trend focuses mostly on balanced-out skin tone, omit the shiny and glossy lipsticks, no illuminators or highlighters.

2. Contoured Cheeks – a high cheek bone with a touch of pink or sun blush, bronzer color under the jaw or the cheekbones (this has a slimming effect and it’ll make the face look more angular).

3. Bare eyed Mascara – with an eyelash curler and mascara, you can create the 60’s twiggy-inspired, bare-eyed look. Apply the mascara first, even before the foundation, use a lash comb to avoid lumps.

4. Metallic Colors – to make sure you get a glimpse of spring, include accents of warmer hue when applying your makeup- use loose sparkle powder, metallic sparkle (under the eye and on inner and outer corner); smoky eyes are always sexy.

5. Brows are bold but feminine – strict but groomed and neat eyebrows are in line for next season, if you need to fill the eyebrows use a brow pencil with one or two shades lighter than the hair color. This point is very individual, some women just don’t look good in bold brows, try this out before making a decision.

6. Nude vs Classic Red – this competition has been going on forever, and I think it’ll continue to do so. However, this fall we notice a tendency for more of warm nude shade. Make sure to dab the lips with a cream-based concealer, the lipstick should be one or two shades darker than the one inside your lips, for extra effect dab some loose powder over the lips. In conclusion; spring 2012 is going to be al about bold, statement lips, bronzer, thick eyebrows, sun-kissed, light cheeks, in the style of the 80’s and 90’s.

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The main goal of any makeup is to highlight your features to make them look best. Eyes are one of the most beautiful features which can highlight with the help of an eye makeup. There are many eye makeup techniques for brown eyes. Using a little makeup on the eyes, you could bring out many dimensions and colors which are in your brown eyes.

1. Firstly, prepare the area surrounding the brown eyes before the application of the eye makeup which you will use. Next apply the eye cream under the eye area. Buy a concealer (a shade which is half shade lighter or similar to your skin tone) and apply a thin layer of concealer cream which will help to hide and cover the dark circles under the eyes. You can use this concealer also as a base on the eyelids for the eye makeup.
2. After preparing your brown eyes for the highlight of eye makeup, next it’s the time for the application of color on the eyelids. Green color is one among the best color palettes which can be used for the eye makeup for highlighting the brown eyes. This palette will help to bring out or make up the golden tones to your stunning brown eyes. Buy a medium green shade eye makeup and swipe it on the eyelid from the eye lash line to eye brows.
3. Buy automatic eyeliner and use it to frame the brown eyes. You can use a deep emerald color to highlight the brown eyes further. Line the top lash line. The best way to use the eye liner in the eye makeup is to apply it between the lashes as it help gives the gold color to your eyes. Eye liner is usually applied on the top lash line but you can also use it in your bottom eye lash line.
4. Finish your brown eye makeup with a coat of mascara with black color on the lower and upper eyelashes for the final look and for the highlight of your brown eyes. Black mascara is the best color for the eye makeup as only two coats makes your eye lashes look thicker. As many coats can give a clumpy look.

The world always speaks about being able to look into the colored eyes for hours. With the application of eye makeup the world will be in line standing to gaze into your brown eyes.

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Depending on the photo shoot, your hair and make-up can range from bare and flat, to colorful and volumized. You want to deliver the best results as a model, and that includes knowing what is right and what is wrong for each type of photo shoot.  As a model you should know the necessary tools and tips for your hair and make-up. For a bikini model, the best approach to your hair and make-up is to keep your look clean, fresh and simple.

You want to look sexy yet natural as a Swimsuit model, so your make-up should be minimized. You should use only a little of foundation, think fresh and light. Remember, you could be getting wet as a bikini model, so do not use so much that your make-up will run. For your blush, you should pick a dark shade of pink, but not so dark that it appears unnatural. When you brush it on your cheeks, you’ll want to work from your cheekbones to your ears in an upward sweep. This will enhance the contour of your face and highlight your cheek bones. Since your eyes are considered to be “windows to your soul”, your eyes are an essential piece of the puzzle.

For your eye shadow, you should pick a light color that compliments your eyes, steering towards browns and grays. Although color is good, it can be problematic during a bikini shoot. Usually the purpose of a bikini shoot is to sell the bikini. You want the consumer to look at how great your body looks in the bikini and how great your overall look is. You do not want them just to concentrate on your eyes; it takes away attention from your body and the swimsuit.

For your mascara, it should be light. You want to accentuate your eyelashes, but be careful not to make them “show stopper” eyelashes. If you were on the beach you wouldn’t see a woman in a bikini with false eyelashes. So a simple mascara will do great, do not use volumizers or eyelash plumpers. For your eyeliner, you should use your eye shadow. Just dip your brush in your eye shadow, usually the darker of the colors you’ve used, and brush it along the bottom eyelid, and on the edge of your eye. This will play up your eyes without making them too harsh, as eyeliner has a tendency to do. You want your lips to look plump and beautifully shaped for your photo shoot. Choose a lip liner that is very close to your lip color. When applying the lip liner, work your way from the inside of your lips to the edges. Edging your lips is crucial in creating a plump pouty lip. Now for your lipstick you should pick a sheer color, within 2 shades of your lip color. Pick a lipstick that has a little bit of moisture and shine to it. Before you apply the lipstick, you should put some ChapStick on your lips. This will hydrate your lips, helping to keep them looking healthy and moisturized. Apply your lipstick, working from the inside of your lips to the edges. Do not use gloss for a bikini shoot, you want your lips to look moisturized and natural, not glossy and fake. After you have applied your lipstick, take the edge of your pinky, and edge up your cupids bow. This will define your lips and create that voluptuous look.

Eye makeup is a very important aspect of overall makeup because eyes are the ones which catch immediate attention. Therefore, we should try to make eye makeup as perfect as possible. Eye makeup too includes several steps just like the face makeup. Eyeshadow is one among those many steps which is applied on the eyelid and even under the eyebrows sometimes. It adds a depth to the eye i.e, makes the eyes look gorgeous.

How to Choose an Eyeshadow?

Choosing a correct eyeshadow is very crucial, because when you choose wrong shades, your eyes appear disastrous rather than beautiful. The shade of eye shadows depend upon your eye shade and even the occasion. Therefore, you need to choose a color that suits you the best. Even there are many types of eye shadows from which you can choose such as pencil eyeshadow, powder eyeshadow, cream eyeshadow and liquid eyeshadow.

Eyeshadow for Brown Eyes

Eyeshadow for Blue Eyes

The most important thing you should remember about your blue eyes is that you should not use the exact shade of your eye color. This means you should not use blue eyeshadow for your blue eyes.

Eyeshadow for Green Eyes

• If you have green eyes, you need to be more careful in choosing the right eyeshadow shade. But, there are various shades that can look gorgeous on you.

• For a casual look, choose forest green, deep purple, taupe, brown, apricot or khaki shades.

• For a party look, choose bright purple or gold shades. You should not avoid silver, pink and white eyeshadow shades.

• For giving a smoky effect, apply golden shade only to the eye corners.

Eyeshadow for Hazel Eyes

• The best eyeshadow shades for hazel eyes are light violets, soft peaches, solid mauve or golden browns.

• Neutral colors too look great for hazel eyes.

• If you want to seek more attraction to your eyes, then choose orange or bronze, blue and lemon green shades.