Picture Perfect: 13 Beauty Tips for a Camera-Ready Look

In the selfie culture that we live in, it’s likely enough you’ll soon find yourself staring into a front-facing camera, wishing this or that looked just a tiny bit better. The fact of the matter is, looking camera-ready is no easy feat. From photographable hair to camera makeup, there’s a lot that goes into a picturesque beauty look. Want to prep for your next photo op? Below, find 13 beauty tips for a camera-ready look, including photo makeup tips!

BEAUTY TIP #1: PREP AND PRIME LIKE A PRO

Makeup prep starts with your skin care routine. Exfoliate your skin first with the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Purify & Unclog Kiwi Scrub, L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Smooth & Glow Grapeseed Scrub, L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Resurface & Energize Kona Coffee Scrub, or L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Nourish & Soften Cocoa Scrub.

Once you’ve shed your dead skin, follow up with a moisturizer, like the L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Oily Skin, L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin, or L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Extra Dry Skin. Finally, apply a primer to help smooth and perfect the appearance of your skin. If your goal is to achieve a glowing, model-off-duty look, try using the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Glow Lock Primer. More of a matte girl? Try starting your makeup routine with the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Matte Lock Primer.

BEAUTY TIP #2: COLOR CORRECT

Have dark circles under your eyes or redness you’d like to hide? Having a few color correcting concealers on-hand can make a world of difference in how your skin looks. To make sure you’re well equipped for all your picture-taking needs, stock up on the L’Oréal Paris True Match Color Correcting Crayons and apply accordingly.

BEAUTY TIP #3: STOCK UP ON BOBBY PINS

Have a stray hair that just won’t stay put? Bobby pins will be your holy grail! Keep them on-hand to tuck any unsightly strands out of sight.

BEAUTY TIP #4: FIND THE PERFECT FOUNDATION AND CONCEALER

Create a flawless canvas with an air-light foundation that won’t look cakey in photos. Give the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24HR Fresh Wear Foundation, Lightweight a try, which has a lightweight, buildable medium to full coverage formula that will give you a flawless base for your photo op. Apply it using the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender.

BEAUTY TIP #5: CHISEL YOUR CHEEKBONES WITH BRONZER

A camera flash can wash out even the most defined bone structure. Contour with a blendable bronzer, like the L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer, just under your cheekbones. When applying your bronzer, be sure to blend it out so that you don’t have any noticeable lines of demarcation.

BEAUTY TIP #6: GET CHEEKY WITH BLUSH

For a natural-looking flush, dust some of the L’Oréal Paris True Match Blush onto the apples of your cheeks. When choosing the right blush color for your skin tone, make sure to look for the most natural-looking match. As much as you may like that hot pink color, the chance of it pairing well with ultra-light or ultra-dark skin tones is unlikely.

BEAUTY TIP #7: TEASE IT

You may be ready to tease the camera, but your first order of business is to tease your roots. Oftentimes, our hair can look flat in pictures. To avoid a less-than voluminous ‘do, tease your roots for added lift that’s sure to be picked up on camera.

BEAUTY TIP #8: CREATE A GLOWING FINISH WITH HIGHLIGHTER

Highlighter is a great way to reflect light from the areas of the face you want to draw attention to, like directly above your cheekbones and the inner corners of your eyes. To get the look, try using the L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Shimmerista Highlighting Powder.

BEAUTY TIP #9: LINE YOUR EYES WITH EYELINER

When it’s time to face the lens, you’ll want your eyes to pop. Lining the upper lid will make eyes appear larger and the lash line thicker. Use a smooth-gliding formula, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner in Black, to define your entire upper lash line.

BEAUTY TIP #10: BAT A LASH IN FIBER MASCARA

A lengthy, defined fringe makes a big difference in a selfie. To get the look, curl your lashes and apply one coat of the L’Oréal Paris Unlimited Lash Lifting and Lengthening Washable Mascara. For an extra boost of curl, heat up your eyelash curler with a blow-dryer for a few seconds, check the temperature with your fingers, and then lightly clamp your lashes for a heat-encouraged lift.

BEAUTY TIP #11: PUCKER UP IN LIPSTICK

A great way to pull your whole look together is with a standout pout that shimmers and shines while accentuating the fullness of your lips. To get the look, swipe on some of the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Plump and Shine Lipstick, Sheer Lipstick in the color of your choice. If you decide that you’re more of a matte girl, try using the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Les Macarons Scented Liquid Lipstick. Whichever you choose, your lips are sure to stand out.

BEAUTY TIP #12: GIVE ‘EM A GRIN

Want to look really stunning in your selfie? Skip the demure gaze and give the camera a full-toothed grin. Afraid your pearly whites won’t look, well, white? Here are 5 Lipstick Shades That Will Make Your Teeth Look Whiter and Brighter.

BEAUTY TIP #13: KEEP BLOTTING PAPERS ON-HAND

Think you might break a sweat mid-picture? We’ve all been there. If you feel unwarranted shine coming on, blotting papers will be there to save the day. These nifty oil-absorbing sheets will keep your complexion shine-free, so you don’t have to worry about your oily skin being amplified on camera.

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