Camera-ready makeup is actually simpler than most other makeup styles. Angeline Jasmin, professional makeup artist, recently shared a few easy tweaks for prepping a camera-ready face using the fewest possible products - just five, to be exact.
Whether you’re getting ready for a quick Zoom meeting or a last-minute date and only have five minutes to spare, these steps are worth keeping in your back pocket.
1. Prep Your Base: Moisturizer & Primer
The first step to any good makeup routine is a dewy moisturizer. Choose one that is lightweight and non-greasy so it won’t interfere with your makeup later on - this helps your skin look healthy and hydrated before you begin. Recommended: Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream.
Next, prime your face. Look for a primer that’s meant specifically for your skin type - this step is essential because it helps foundation and concealer go on more smoothly and last longer. Recommended: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter.
2. Conceal and Set for a Flawless Base
Concealer is a must for any makeup routine, but it’s essential when you want a camera-ready look. Apply it under your eyes and on any other areas you want to cover, then blend with a brush or your fingers - a mist or setting spray can help the product blend even better. Recommended: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer.
Once concealer is applied, set it with powder. This keeps makeup in place and prevents it from creasing or looking cakey. Choose a setting powder that matches your skin tone so it doesn’t leave behind a white cast. Recommended: Kett Cosmetics’ Fixx Powder Foundation Compact.
3. Finish the Face: Lipstick & Setting Spray
To finish off the routine, add your lip color and a setting spray. The spray helps keep makeup in place all day long, so choose one formulated for your skin type to avoid irritation. Recommended: L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Plump and Shine Lipstick, a sheer lipstick, and Mist & Fix Hydrating Setting Spray.
4. Prime and Color-Correct the Eyes
Color correcting is a step that’s often overlooked, but it’s vital for a camera-ready look. Use a color corrector to cancel out dark circles or redness, then follow with concealer to cover any remaining imperfections. Recommended: L’Oreal Paris True Match Color Correcting Crayons.
Note: use the color corrector after moisturizing and priming your face - don’t wait any longer than that.
After color-correcting, apply an eyeshadow base or primer in a shade close to your skin tone so it doesn’t interfere with your eyeshadow color. This helps shadow go on more smoothly and last longer. Recommended: Makeup For Ever Step 1 Eye & Lip Primer.
5. Eyeshadow, Liner & Mascara
Start your eyeshadow with a nude shade, then follow with a darker shade in the crease, blending with a brush or your fingers. Recommended: Huda Beauty The Nude Eyeshadow Palette.
Once shadow is on, line your eyelids with a waterproof eyeliner so it doesn’t smudge or run - this also helps eyes look bigger and more awake. Recommended: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof Eyeliner.
No makeup routine is complete without mascara. Choose a waterproof formula so it doesn’t smudge or flake, and swipe on a few coats for eyes that look wider and more awake. Recommended: Tom Ford Lash Rays Mascara.
6. The Bottom Line
These are a few top makeup products that can help you look camera-ready any time, on the go. That said, feel free to skip any product that doesn’t suit your style - the key is experimenting with what works best for you. If you have questions or want personalized suggestions, reach out to our makeup artist team any time.
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