makeup for photos

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for makeup for photos.

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.

MAKEUP BY MARIOMaster Secret Glow® Highlighter

Size: 0.05 oz/ 1.5 g·ITEM: 2389708

Color: Expensive - translucent

234 Reviews

$24.00

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Also I tried to use it as a topper for my eye makeup. It looks interesting on photos but only photos (videos), cause it's so sticky that it's really uncomfortable to wear during the day. ...However, it gives a really natural glow - great for outside lighting and photography

What it is: A translucent balm that gives a dewy glass-like glow for the eyes and face in a nourishing, emollient formula.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: With a balmy, hydrating texture, Master Secret Glow gives eyes, cheeks, and lips an alluring, glass-like effect. Apply to bare skin or tap over makeup as the final touch to your look. The lustrous formula melts onto the skin for a stunning, super dewy look that stays in place.

Lilly LashesLilly Lashes Faux 3D Lashes

ITEM: 2736817

Color: Beverly Drive - flare, full volume lash

511 Reviews

$18.00

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.

$73.00

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.

Too FacedBorn This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2084614

Color: Seashell - fair with rosy undertones

15.1K Reviews

$47.00

it felt like i had nothing on. I bought it for a photo shoot. It looks great in photos....Uploading a very light makeup photo just to show the shade. I originally bought a much darker shade based on the photos in the product page, but as a fair asian, Warm Nude actually blends well with my skin tone!

What it is: An oil-free lightweight foundation that masterfully diffuses the line between makeup and skin for undetectable coverage.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Aids in delicately replenishing skin’s moisture levels.
- Alpine Rose: Helps support skin’s health and resilience.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Gives a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

$25.00

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.

Laura MercierUltra-Blur Talc-Free Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Size: 0.21 g / 6 g·ITEM: 2793453

Color: Rose - peachy pink for fair to medium skin tones

1.1K Reviews

$48.00

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 hyaluronic acid for comfortable, up to 16-hour wear and ultra-blurring power.


Coverage: Light


Finish: 
Natural and Matte


Formulation: 
Loose Powder


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Hyaluronic Acid: Makes the powder comfortable for all skin types.

- Amino Acid and Silica Powders: Create a soft-focus effect on fine lines, pores, and imperfections.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar

$25.00

We used this color on particular for a photography project and couldn’t be happier with the results. ...They used to have the soft brown shade and thats what i used for my own wedding, my engagement, my photoshoots, even beach trips.it does not budge! I confidently want to say its better than ABH in staying power.

What it is: A one-pot wonder for waterproof eyeliner, shadow, and brows in a range of long-lasting colors, from vivid, playful hues to essential, versatile shades.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Experience smooth, creamy, long-wear color with this three-in-one vegan pomade that lets you unlock endless possibilities. Use it like a gel-pot eyeliner, bold cream eyeshadow, brow pomade, and more. Super Pomade is the same beloved KVD Super Brow formula with even more ways to get creative.

Clinical Results: In a consumer study on 32 volunteers over 24 hours:
- 96% would recommend Super Pomade
- 96% agree it has instant payoff
- 96% agree it feels weightless

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