How to make up for professional video calls?

Author:Marionne Dyon

Today, by force of circumstance, many of us are working from home. Video calls have become our new way of communicating and having a social and professional life, without having to leave our homes. Being stars of the screen, it is imperative to take care of our appearance, from clothes to makeup. For those who want to know how to wear makeup for video meetings, this article explains.

How to wear make-up for a video conference in order to feel comfortable and stay presentable?

In front of the screen, the factors that can accentuate your flaws are numerous: the quality of your camera , unflattering light, ill-adjusted camera angle etc. This can quickly make you lose confidence in yourself. To remedy this situation, you can count on makeup, but not just any. Here are some useful and simple tips for looking fresh through the eye of the camera.

Go for nude makeup

Fortunately, a successful webcam makeup does not require much effort. The most important thing is to be yourself and feel comfortable. It is better to opt for a natural makeup that highlights the uniform and radiant complexion while covering the imperfections. If you do not use foundation, it is necessary to put a little powder on the T zone of the face. For what ? Strong screen light can make skin look oily, so sheer powder will help reduce that shine.

Concealer vs foundation

According to make-up artists, in order to successfully wear makeup for professional video calls, concealer is preferred over foundation. This precious ally for hiding small imperfections and looking immediately fresh works wonderfully well even if applied alone to the skin. On the other hand, the foundation could prove unable to hide the marks of fatigue and defects and the result will not be seen well on the screen. The concealer is applied under the eyes but also on areas where there is redness: cheekbones, chin and nose.

Never go without your favorite mascara

When putting on makeup for a video conference, you can do without foundation, eye shadow and even lipstick. But never make the mistake of skipping mascara. This makeup essential opens up the eyes and adds definition. When applying it, avoid the tips of the eyelashes so that the result is even more natural. On the other hand, those who prefer to intensify the look a little more can draw miniature dots between and just above the eyelashes with a fluid eyeliner.

For or against blush?

Blush is your precious good-looking ally. It helps to bring a subtle color and freshness to certain parts of the face. Prefer pink or peach tones that will make your look fresh and radiant. Apply the blush in an oval shape on the cheekbones and make sure to blend it well.

Add the final touch with lipstick

Lipstick is the final touch to your makeup for video meetings. Take into consideration that dark or strong colors tend to create undesirable optical effects. Beige shades are also to be avoided because the blue light from screens will make your lips and complexion look pale. Opt instead for natural pink tones or just plain lip balm.