When it comes to makeup, your primer and foundation set the stage for everything else you put on your face. You want your skin to look clear and glowing in your pictures, not washed out and dull. The primer and foundation you use can make or break your skin in pictures. That’s why I’ve decided to dedicate an entire article on my favorite makeup for flawless photos.
BEST PRIMERS:
Hourglass Veil Primer
$54 on Sephora
With a texture unlike any other, this silky primer extends the wear of makeup while also concealing redness, minimizing the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles, and providing broad spectrum SPF 15 for a perfect complexion that lasts.
It leaves a smooth, even surface so that foundation effortlessly glides on and stays put for all-day makeup wear. This unique primer has an airy, silky cloud-like texture and layers onto skin without added weight or a greasy after feel.
It delivers Broad Spectrum SPF 15 sun protection with mineral-derived sunscreens. It’s ideal for all skin types, even sensitive, blemish-prone skin, and it repels water so makeup stays looks freshly applied all day long.
Angel Veil Primer
$16 on Nyxcosmetics
This super silky, light and fresh formula creates a comfortable cushion on your skin to enhance makeup application. The incredible formula creates a smooth uniform canvas that minimizes shine and makes application flawless. Your skin will feel like it has been touched by an angel.
BEST FOUNDATIONS:
Marc Jacobs Re(marc)able Foundation
$55 on Sephora
Give skin flawless full coverage in an instant with this foundation concentrate. This revolutionary formula offers twice as much pigment as a leading full-coverage foundation, but in an oil-free base that blends instantly across the complexion to completely cover pores, blemishes, and other imperfections with the thinnest possible layer that lasts up to 24 hours. All foundations are composed of two parts: pigment and ingredients to carry the pigment to the skin.
Re(marc)able innovates by filling its formula with as much pigment as possible, leaving little room for non-essential ingredients, including water.
Not only does it contain twice as much pigment as standard, full-coverage foundations, but these pigments are made of patented golden mica to give the complexion a more radiant, natural-looking glow.
The pigments are wrapped in lecithin—an ingredient with a texture that feels similar to the skin—to blend effortlessly and meld with the complexion for a smooth, soft-matte finish.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Foundation
$42 on Estee Lauder
Proven 24-hour staying power.
The same long-wear makeup you love, now proven to last even longer. Looks flawless and natural.
Feels lightweight and so comfortable, you won’t believe it’s super long wear.
Won’t change color, smudge or come off on clothes.
Lasts through heat and humidity.
Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation
$35 on Kat Von D Beauty
Creamy and pigmented, Lock-It Foundation is the only 24-hour-wear liquid formula we can count on to create a perfect canvas on ANY skin type! With 30 shades and undertones, everyone can rock a flawless complexion without ever touching up.
Cle De Peau Radiant Cream Foundation
$125 on Cle De Peau Beauty
Illuminating Complex EX with precious silk and pearl elements, to help moisturize and retexturize skin while reducing the appearance of damage caused by environmental stress.
Silky Reflection Oil develops a lustrous layer that spreads evenly across the skin’s surface for captivating luster.
Microwater Gel Emulsification, Marjoram Extract, and S Hyaluronic Acid help maintain skin’s moisture all day and reveal dramatic radiance with continued use.
Defends against oxidation for beautiful-looking skin with Chestnut Rose Fruit Extract.
Responds to changes in skin tone due to oil production throughout the day and maintains a perfect foundation finish with Day-Matching Powder, Honeycombing Prevention Oil, and Oil Absorbing Powder.
MicroFacet Technology controls the alignment of powder particles on the skin’s surface for optimal radiance and luminosity.
Reveals the look of radiance from within with a flawless luminous finish with Micro-Diffusion Reflecting Powder.
Broad Spectrum SPF 24 for UV protection.
Maybelline Matte + Poreless Foundation
$8.00 on Maybelline
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation face makeup. This lightweight foundation mattifies and refines pores and leaves a natural, seamless finish.