Ditch the Ring Light: 9 Picks for a Photo-Ready Look
Is your makeup bag stocked with the essentials?
If you’ve ever sat on a video call with someone and found your mind wandering away from the slides and numbers and suddenly thinking, Why does that person’s skin look so good?, you've encountered the power of a good base. Lipsticks and blush tend to get all the sexy glam credit, but powders and primers, correctors and contouring are really the heroes.
In a world where we live on screen, whether via video conference or social media, your skin is basically your most important accessory. Essentials are still important—foundation will always be your best bet at evening skin tone and a good blush adds a realistic flush to your cheeks—but there's so much more to layer into your makeup bag if you want to become that person who's distracting others doing video calls. The goal is healthy, glowy, and like you slept 12 hours or more (even the best ring lights can't fake that).
So, what's to be done when eight hours in between the sheets is an impossibility? Consider a classic powder like SHEGLAM’s Insta-Ready Face and Under Eye Setting Powder Duo for starters. The old-school favorite is anything but with a pressed and loose powders that set makeup and control shine, working harder and smarter. It’s an unsung makeup bag hero, able to create glowing-from-within energy while also controlling oil. Prior to powder, don’t skimp on all the products that support your foundation (like a primer and color-corrector palette). They’re the cherries on top of the skin sundae, and you'll appreciate them after you see the difference it makes in your next selfie session.
If you’re not giving your foundation something to stick to, you’re working against yourself. This silicone-free gel primer feels sticky at first, but the quick-drying formula creates a smooth and silky base that gives your favorite foundation a luminous glow.
Compared to liquid or powder formulations, a foundation stick is the most portable and easy to use (you can use a brush, but fingers work just fine, too). A special magnetic-film technology actually helps attract powder, resulting in a makeup look that legitimately stays in place all day. With over 30 options, you'll definitely find your perfect shade.
When it comes to makeup that looks good on camera, it’s all about definition. Chief among the things that need to pop are your lips. This solid gloss uses micro glitter for a sparkly look that reads IRL and beyond. Plus, the coconut oil in the formulation makes sure everything’s hydrated as well as glam.
Appearances are definitely deceiving with this rainbow palette. It’s your ultimate fix-everything compact, including hues to fight redness, conceal dark circles and spots, and help with overall dullness. And, like everything SHEGLAM, it’s cruelty-free (just look for the Leaping Bunny certification).
Part bronzer, part contour necessity, this cream formula is all about depositing color on the areas you want defined and sun-kissed. It's highly pigmented and blendable, easy to use thanks to the sponge tip, and available in seven different colors. Plus, the angular container is chic enough you'll want to see it out on your counter.
Strong brows always frame the face, whether for an in-person moment or something beamed out over the web. This angled square brush is thicker than a lot of other options on the market. Combined with the matte-liquid formula, it makes for hair-like strokes that have a natural look. It’s quick drying and long lasting to boot.
Rosy cheeks pop in pictures, plain and simple. A sponge tip makes it easy to dab and dot this gel-cream, and the formula is buildable by nature. Use a small dash for the most authentic, just-rushed-in glow, or build for more drama.
This brand new shade of one of SHEGLAM's signature, coveted products is a must-have addition to your lineup. The lilac hue gives an eye-brightening effect, even when you've been on calls all day.
The final step in a smart makeup routine is a spritz of setting spray. This quick-setting pick is a sprayable, fine white powder to keep everything exactly as it should be for an impressive 16 hours. The design team thought of the best way to apply it, too, with a wide-angle spritz that provides more coverage.
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