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The truth is, how someone looks IRL can appear quite different than what a camera captures.
Keep scrolling for the photo-friendliest foundations, according to makeup artists.
Armani / Haus Labs / Tom Ford / Byrdie
With 51 shades, this formula is said to even skin tone and reduce redness and irritation.
“This is one of the first foundations Ive been excited about in a minute,” says Mellinger.
“Its as if they took the word ‘snatched’ and bottled it.
In terms of app, Mellinger has a few tried-and-true tips.
“I never apply foundation directly from the bottle to the skin,” she says.
“I always start with it on a palette or the back of my hand.
My goal is for the foundation to not look like foundation.”
I love the way it photographs, makeup artistCarissa Ferreritells us.
Byrdie Tip
Add a touch of liquid luminizer to sheer out the formula.
Not to mention it will give skin a refreshed glow.
As for how best to apply this foundation, Barlett has a tried-and-true technique.
Use a large fluffy brush to help sheer it out and blur the product into the skin.
I like to apply with my fingertips, so it blends into the skin well.
Plus, the color range is excellent!
“One of my favorite foundations for photos is the Makeup Forever HD foundation.
Foundations that you want to avoid for photos are any that contain water.
“This has a nice, natural matte finish,” says Mellinger.
[The Aqua Foundation] blends well and has buildable coverage.”
To check that you nail all future photo sessions, Mellinger has a few suggestions.
double-check to use a sunscreen that is chemical based for these situations instead of mineral based.”
It feels light weight and blends into the skin, they are also sweat proof and waterproof."
“This will give you the most natural finish.”
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
“I love this foundation’s second-skin-like finish,” says Bartlett.
“A little goes a long way, so never use more than a half pump for your face.
Look for long-lasting, cream formulas and opt forsweat or waterproof productsif weather conditions call for rain or humidity.
Choose formulas with buildable coverage that blend easily into the skin.
Lightly dust with setting powder to lock the foundation in place.
