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

233 Reviews

$24.00

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.

Danessa Myricks BeautyDew Wet Hydrating and Highlighting Balm

Size: 0.32 oz/ 9g·ITEM: 2522860

Color: Hot Water - bronze shimmer

146 Reviews

$24.00

Perfect for photoshoots...Photo must have...This balm did not disappoint. It gave my photos the glow that day it off. Get pick up

What it is: A highlighting, hydrating face and body balm that creates a buildable wash of shimmer.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jojoba Oil: Moisturizing antioxidant that targets sebum production.

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 vegan and gluten-free.

MAKE UP FOR EVERUltra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation

Size: 0.44 oz/ 12.5 g·ITEM: 1911411

Color: Y215 - Yellow Alabaster - for fair skin with golden undertones

2.8K Reviews

$43.00

best foundation for photo shoots...I love using this stuff for my clients photo shoots but it doesn't age well. Near the end of the day it separates and looks like a mess. ...this is one of the best foundations! but in flash photography it can look a bit darker other than that i would give it a flawless review

What it is: A creamy, blendable foundation stick with long-lasting, buildable coverage that glides on like a second skin.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Stick

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

What Else You Need to Know: Boasting all the benefits of the award-winning Ultra HD Liquid Foundation, the Ultra HD stick is a medium-to-full-coverage foundation that provides a natural, satin finish. Available in 20 shades, this comfortable, long-wearing foundation is best suited for normal to dry skin types.

Lilly LashesLilly Lashes Faux 3D Lashes

ITEM: 2736809

Color: Ala Moana - flare, medium volume lash

512 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.

$70.00

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: 1711985

Color: Warm Beige - medium with neutral undertones

15.1K Reviews

$47.00

I took a photo in the car right after applying, and another photo at the end of the night....Personally, I am going to stick to my regular foundation (estee lauder double wear). *first photo is foundation after wearing all day and second photo was a couple hours after application

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.

Laura MercierSecret Brightening Loose Powder for Under Eyes

Size: 0.14 oz/ 4.2 g·ITEM: 870675

Color: #1 - fair to medium skin tones

1.8K Reviews

$35.00

But if you’re not taking any flash photography I love it!...This is great for everyday but an absolute must for events, photoshoots etc!

What it is:
A transparent, weightless powder to set under-eye concealer, brighten dark circles, and diminish the look of fine lines.

What it does:
Create the appearance of naturally-perfected skin, while maximizing the wear and coverage of makeup. This transparent under-eye setting powder brightens, lightens, and creates a look of luminosity. Formulated with light-reflecting, micronized pigments, this super-soft, weightless powder delivers a soft, radiant finish and resists settling into fine lines, accentuating shadows, or building up on skin.

What else you need to know:
This product is dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested. It is perfect for all skin types, even sensitive ones.

Laura MercierUltra-Blur Talc-Free Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Size: .7 oz / 20 g·ITEM: 2588531

Color: Medium Deep - medium deep to the deepest skin tones

1.1K Reviews

$52.00

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

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