Get your face looking camera-ready

Posted by Johan on Friday, December 9, 2011

If one thing is certain during the holidays, it's that a lot of photos will be taken. Are you ready for your close up? If you're not quite ready for the onslaught of family portraits and cocktail party candids, we put together our best tips to get you looking flawless and photo-ready this holiday season.

Woman at Christmas party

Repair your skin

Celebrities might have a team of professionals helping them get red-carpet ready, but no matter what kind of help they have, starting with the healthiest skin possible is key. Makeup can only do so much, and the less you have to wear the better, so we suggest dealing with any skin care concerns you have now, before you hit the party circuit. This means using targeted masks once a week for whatever complexion issue you need to clear up . You can also add a serum to your skin care routine to target areas that need a little extra care. Serums also target various skin concerns and penetrate skin more deeply than your average moisturizer. The more you can do now to boost skin’s appearance, the better you’ll look when those flashes start going off.

eyelash curler Focus on your eyes

Even the most fresh-faced celebrities get a little help around the eye area to make their peepers stand out . Curl your lashes with an eyelash curler to open up your eyes and then add two coats of your favorite mascara. A double coat will help really put the focus on your eyes, which can make or break a photo. Just think back to all those photos where your eyes were half-closed or you were looking away from the camera – not as cute as the bright-eyed shots where you’re looking right at the camera.

Say no to shine

Even a little bit of shine will show up in a photo ten-fold. Keep a stash of oil blotting papers on hand to banish any oil throughout the night so you always look fresh in photos. They don’t mess up your makeup, they’re easy to use and unlike powder, they don’t add even more product to your skin. We like Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens , which absorb excess oil without disturbing or smudging makeup.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation Get luminous

Another celebrity secret when it comes to achieving flawless, camera-ready skin is luminizing foundation or skin highlighters. These products work to brighten skin and create the illusion of a healthy, glowing complexion – even when you’re tired and stressed out from your jam-packed holiday schedule. Try NARS Sheer Glow Foundation , which provides sheer, buildable coverage and gives skin a natural-looking glow. We especially love that this formula is lightweight so it never feels heavy on your skin.

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Source: http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/847655/get-your-face-looking-camera-ready
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