The right makeup can make all the difference when it comes to taking a great-looking photo. Whether you're trying to look younger, more attractive, or more professional, there are products out there that will help you achieve your goals. Here are some of the best makeup for any occasion.
$46.00
(see photo attached from a photoshoot using this primer)...Photo Finish Foundation Primer...Especially during the summer i would stay clear of this product unless you are using it before a photoshoot or maybe a big night out. For everyday use its was too heavy!
What it is: A clear primer gel that smooths skin and pores so your makeup lasts, while vitamins A and E protect your skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores while locking in your makeup with this primer. Lightweight and oil-free, it gives you a flawless finish, while antioxidants and vitamins A and E help protect your skin from pollutants, damage, and stress.
$106.00
One day while working on a photoshoot doing makeup, mine fell and was ruined on the beach. ...I like to use it as the last step for face makeup & then set with setting spray. I am so happy with this product.
What it is:
A palette featuring three shades of Ambient Lighting Powder, the high-tech, soft-focus finishing powder that recreates the most exquisitely flattering types of light. .
What it does:
Ambient Lighting Powder is a groundbreaking collection of finishing powders that capture, diffuse, and soften the way light reflects on your skin. Unlike traditional powders, which merely cloak imperfections, Ambient Lighting Powder utilizes photoluminescent technology to filter out harsh light and refine the appearance of the complexion. The powders deliver a multidimensional luminescence to every skin tone, making it appear softer and lit from within.
What else you need to know:
Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.
Size: 1 oz/ 29 g·ITEM: 2391464
Color: Honey - medium skin tones with olive, warm and golden undertones
$59.00
I love this setting powder- before this, I had one from another brand and it reflected flash photography and I looked terrible in photos. This sets my makeup so well- I use it mostly under my eyes- and it helps my makeup stay in place all day. ...It's never left a white cast using flash photography. Applies evenly and is never heavy.
What it is: A lightweight, easy-to-apply, loose powder that blends effortlessly to set makeup for up to 16 hours of wear and 24-hour shine control that is best for oily to normal skin types.
What Else You Need to Know: This award-winning powder locks in makeup for long-lasting wear without adding weight or texture. It absorbs oil and reduces shine all day, creating a flawless, matte finish with no flashback in photos. These truly-translucent shades work on all skin tones, and create a soft-focus effect to subtly blur fine lines and imperfections.
ITEM: 2868628
Size: 0.14 oz / 4 g - for fair to light tan skin tones
$31.50
The HD Skin Blurring and Perfecting Loose Powder by Makeup Forever is a game-changer for anyone looking to achieve a flawless, airbrushed finish. ...It’s clinging to all of my dry patches. It’s showing up in photos. The only thing I like about it is the packing.
What it is: A silky-smooth loose powder that visibly blurs and refines texture while reducing shine with a weightless feel for a diffused, soft-focus finish.
Formulation: Loose Powder
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
$14.00
What it is: An easy-to-apply, imperceptible, and reusable vegan false lash that enhances any look, whatever the style, whatever the occasion.
What Else You Need to Know: These false lashes made from synthetic fibers combine comfort, lightness, and long wear. Easy to apply, they hug all eye shapes for all-day comfort. Suitable for every style, from the most natural to the most dramatic looks, and reusable up to 10 times.
Clinical Results: In a clinical study on 19 people:
- 90% found the false lashes were easy to apply
- 95% found the false lashes were comfortable and pleasant to wear
- 84% found the false lashes offered long wear and stood up to all circumstances
ITEM: 2736833
Color: 34th Street - flare, wispy semi-dramatic lash
$25.00
Natural but give the extra pump that I need for a photoshoot. They were comfy and I have no complaints....Grad photo success!...I bought them for my Grad Photos and they look amazing! I love that they show the best option for each eye type!!
What it is: An exclusive collection of lashes that feature wispy and fluttery design along with semi-dramatic to dramatic length and volume.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: All lashes are waterproof and with proper care can be used up to 25 times.
Size: 0.52 oz/ 15 g·ITEM: 2109189
Color: Translucent - for fair to medium skin tones
$60.00
Had a photoshoot today this powder saved me from getting even slightly greasy. ...Not good for a night out/flash photography sadly. The flash back and white cast is horrible, as expected with any powders that have Silica in the ingredients.
What it is:
A loose setting and mattifying powder that absorbs excess oil and sets foundation for all day wear.
What it does:
This airy, lightweight powder reduces shine, mattifies, and sets your makeup for a flawless, all-day look. This formula absorbs excess sebum and oil, and the ultra-thin mica minerals preserve your foundation's wear and color throughout the day. It’s available in two shades, translucent and deep, to fit across a wide range of skin tones.
ITEM: 2590131
Size: 0.3 oz / 8.5 g - universal
$53.00
It’s giving filter and photoshoot ready! I highly recommend! [I received this product in exchange for my honest review]...It’s super light and doesn’t mess with the rest of my makeup and I don’t have to worry about looking ghostly in photos.
What it is:
A universal on-the-go finishing powder that blurs the look of pores, absorbs shine, and extends makeup wear all day.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
Size: 0.7 oz / 20 g·ITEM: 2588515
Color: Translucent - very fair to medium skin tones
$65.00
The powder has become a part of my daily makeup routine....Yes, it's THAT good! It also has ZERO photo flashback & total shine control, so your photos will look as flawless as you!
What it is: A talc-free loose setting powder that is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid for comfortable, up to 16-hour wear and ultra-blurring power that is best for dry to normal skin types.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural and Matte
Formulation: Loose Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Makes the powder comfortable for all skin types.
ITEM: 2429579
Size: 0.13 oz/ 4 g
$35.00
But, the product itself is really nice! As a makeup artist, I'm always looking for products that I can use on most of my clients (which, with brow gel is not easy) and I think this one would be a nice addition to my kit for light makeup looks, or very "bare" skin photoshoots. ...As a makeup artist in the entertainment industry, trends are something I have to keep up with.
What it is: A clean, clear brow gel boosted by hair care actives that fluffs, lifts, and sets brows in place while helping them reach their full growth potential.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Panthenol Pro Vitamin B5: Helps revive brows.
- Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1: Supports healthier, fuller hair.
- Hyaluronic Acid + Trehalose: Strengthens and conditions hair.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Air Brow Clear + Clean Lifting Treatment Eyebrow Gel creates a fuller appearance with biodegradable, plant-based fibers and a triangular spoolie that lifts each hair. It grooms and adds natural sheen for an effortless, unfussy look.
