Taking solo pictures of oneself has become an instant hit since the addition of cameras to mobile phones. Now people take self- portraits or selfies with their smart phones and upload them instantly on social media for views and comments by friends and admirers The word ‘selfie’ has become so popular that the Oxford Dictionary adopted it into the English vocabulary in 2013.
Even Kim Kardashian is cashing in on the selfie fever. The 33-year-old reality starlet is releasing a 352-page book of her selfies titled ‘Selfish’. Whether you’re snapping a selfie in your car or capturing the moment just before you step out for the day, ensure you look your best for a selfie, Here are tips and make-up essentials you can adopt so you can capture a flawless look whatever the occasion. ·
Avoid heavy textured SPF creams beneath your makeup as they can create a ‘flashback’, making you look washed out. · Make sure your brows are neat and groomed. A clean brow makes your overall look more polished. · Apply your eye makeup first, so stray eye shadow doesn’t mess up your foundation. Doing your eye makeup before you apply your foundation allows you to wipe away any eye shadow or mascara residue that falls onto your cheeks without a trace. · After you’ve applied your shadow and liner of choice, swipe on a few coats of mascara · Contour and highlight your face.
Contouring is all about calling attention to your good features and shadowing the ones you don’t want to highlight. · Keep eyebrows full – thin brows can age your look and appear too harsh in photos. A full brow will actually look a little thinner in your picture. A strong eyebrow gives structure to your eyes and face. · Use a dark eye liner to create a more dramatic line around the rims of your eyes. You need a heavier line for the liner to show up in pictures, so don’t be afraid to wear more than usual for your shot. · Make lips look fuller by using a highlighter round the lips, then apply lipstick a shade paler than your lips.
Use a tinted lip balm, moisturising lipstick, or a gloss for that luscious look. · Tidy up your make up by using your foundation brush to prep and perfect your powder. · Brush and tidy up your hair. Always tame the hair before taking a picture, because you don’t want your end result to look frizzy. · Practice your smile in the mirror before taking a picture to get the best smile for that award winning selfie.
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