Camera Ready Makeup Tips for Picture-Perfect Video Calls

Lights, camera, action! Camera-ready makeup comes in handy in today’s digital era. This makeup trend can accentuate your facial features in multiple lighting settings, helping you to feel confident and empowered whether you’re online or IRL.

Camera-ready makeup is not just about looking fabulous on screen. Your video call might take you from the bright lights of a boardroom to the cozy ambiance of your home office or a dimly lit social hangout spot. Your makeup can effortlessly adapt to these settings without constant changing through the transitions.

Here are tips and tricks to boost your confidence as the spotlight shines on you in that video call. 

The Natural Look

The journey to the best naturally inspired camera-ready makeup starts with caring for your skin. Your skincare routine, dietary choices, hydration, sleep habits and stress management are pivotal in maintaining clear and healthy skin. The resulting smooth skin becomes the canvas for your makeup application. Worry not if you have a few blemishes. You can still achieve this effortless look with this camera-ready makeup tutorial.

Prep and Prime

Every makeup routine begins with a clean face. Wash your face with your preferred cleanser. You can also exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and black and white heads. Follow up with your moisturizer, leaving your skin rejuvenated and fresh. You can also prep your base with a prime like the ColorStay™ Grip Matte Primer to help your makeup stay on all day.

Foundation

Next, grab the PhotoReady Candid Glow™ Moisture Glow Foundation, a lightweight, non-comedogenic foundation enriched with prickly pear oil for enduring moisture and radiance. Its creamy consistency provides a natural and dewy finish while reducing the shine that sometimes gets exaggerated with your camera or ring light. It also conceals blemishes, discoloration and dark circles for an even finish.

Dispense a small amount of the foundation onto your favorite brush or apply it with your clean fingertips. Begin with a small amount and gradually build it up to your desired level of coverage. Initiate your application from the center of your face and blend outward.

For a touch of color, gently tap Revlon Insta-Blush™, a cream-to-powder product, onto your cheek apples using your fingertips. It comes in four sheer peach to pink shades for a subtle, natural finish.

Eye Look

Opt for a light eyeshadow palette featuring neutral shades for a natural look. The PhotoReady™ Eye Contour Kit, ophthalmologist-tested, offers a choice of eight color palettes, each containing five shadows that are used together to make a complete look. Select a neutral shade that complements your eye color, apply a gentle wash over your eyelids and seamlessly blend. You can also add a subtle eyeliner along your upper lash line and a coat of mascara to your lashes to complete the look.

Lips

Complete your look by applying Revlon Kiss™ Balm to add a touch of color and provide hydration to your lips.

The Professional Look

A polished, professional, camera-ready makeup makes a powerful statement. It showcases your confidence and commitment to the video meeting or conference. Whether you are engaging with potential clients, investors or fans, you can proceed enthusiastically, knowing your look represents your brand well.

Foundation

On a clean, moisturized and primed face, apply the PhotoReady Candid™ Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation for a natural and even complexion. This creamy, moisturizing and protective foundation offers a weightless feel, making it easy to apply and seamlessly blend across your skin with your applicator, clean fingertips or a foundation brush. It is also enriched with anti-pollutant, antioxidant and anti-blue-light ingredients, safeguarding your skin as you advance your career.

Eye Makeup

Your eyes make a powerful statement in front of the lens. Start your camera-ready eye makeup with the ColorStay Skin Awaken™ 5-in-1 Concealer, infused with Vitamin C and Caffeine to hide and improve the appearance of dark circles under your eyes.

Next, define your eyebrows with the ColorStay™ Brow Pencil. Revlon's waterproof eyebrow pencil has an angled tip for precision and a spoolie brush for taming to create beautifully sculpted eyebrows that last throughout the day.

Finish your eye makeup by lining your upper eyelid to create the illusion of large eyes and a thicker lash line. Use the Revlon ColorStay Line Creator™ Double Ended Liner to create a precise line for a professional look.

Start lining at the inner corner of your eye and working your way out. Be sure to line as close to your lash line as possible. When you reach the outer corner of your eye, extend the liner slightly upwards and outwards to lift your eyes and give you a more flattering look.

Lip Care

Finish the professional look with the ColorStay Ultimate Suede™ Lipstick. Choose neutral tones to complement your natural lip hue, or opt for subtle pinks to add a touch of color. Opt for pigmented berries like plum or burgundy for a bolder lip.

Glamorous Look

Want to retain the allure of dramatic special-occasion makeup for your virtual events? Let these camera-ready makeup tips help you capture the glitz and glam of your desired glam look.

Foundation

On a prepped face, apply the Revlon PhotoReady Prime Plus Makeup and Skincare Primers, which comes in three formulas for your desired look and needs. This versatile product serves as both skincare and makeup. Packed with the goodness of Vitamin B5 and Hyaluronic Acid, it boasts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties while providing essential hydration. 

Eye Makeup

Let the Revlon So Fierce!™ Prismatic Eye Shadow Palettes become your artistic tool for a dramatic, bold eye appearance, delivering high-intensity color in a variety of shade ranges. 

Apply the darkest shade to the outer corner of your eyelid and blend it upwards toward your crease. Use a medium-toned shade at the center of your eyelid and blend it into the darker shade. Finish with the lightest shade to the inner corner of your eyelid and blend it into the medium-toned shade. Use a smudge brush to blend all colors until you achieve a seamless smoky effect. These palettes come in both neutral tones and bright, colorful shades.

Line your upper lash line with Revlon ColorStay™ Eyeliner, extending the liner slightly upwards and outwards at the outer corner of your eye. Intensify your gaze with Revlon's So Fierce! Eyes Wide Open™ Mascara for bold, lifted, and voluptuous lashes.

Lipstick

Complete this captivating transformation with the striking color from the ColorStay Suede Ink™ Lipstick which offers 8HR, vivid matte color with Vitamin E to condition the lips. Go for pigmented shades like the timeless, bold, classic red lip, rich and luxurious berries, sophisticated plums or trendy metallics for a final touch of glamour to your overall look.

You’re Ready for Your Close-Up

Whether you’re looking to shine brightly on your next Zoom call or look screen-ready for your next audition, these camera-ready looks will have you prepped and ready for the spotlight. 

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