Quick question about makeup for having pictures (as a family) taken?

[Swifey]

Should I just put a bit more foundation on? At the moment I just use foundation and mascara. The foundation is very light. Any help appreciated

[ppandj]

Actually IME the lighting means you don't need as much foundation on skin as it evens skin out. I'd say put a little eyeliner on and blusher as otherwise the lighting can overpower features. I'm not a expert though, just speaking from my very limited experience of having professional pictures taken!

[ppandj]

An expert

[CointreauVersial]

Stay away from light-reflecting foundations and concealers, as they can show up very chalky. Touche Eclat under the eyes, for example, can look bright white under a flash.

I had a photo taken at a posh black-tie do when I was wearing a posh light-refecting powder, and I looked awful - all pearly and super-shiny.

[bluesbaby]

Don't wear anything with spf or too much shimmer, and avoid touche eclat.
Don't wear bright red clothes or bright bright red lipstick.
Use a light hand with foundation. Go a little heavier than normal with eye makeup and blusher.

[Swifey]

Thanks very much ladies! I took your advice, no touche eclait, and usedy normal light foundation, with eye pencil and mascara, with a bit of benefit Dallas on my cheek bones. Hope they look ok!!