How to Look Good in the Age of Selfies

Thanks to technology, taking photos these days is just as easy as pressing a few buttons on your phone. A photo is snapped and the next instant, it’s already posted on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter – and that’s why it’s time for you to get prepared. Here, we listed down some tips on how you can avoid hitting the un-tag button, and feel and look better in photographs.

1. Perform a Flash Test

It’s always a good idea to perform a flash test since flash photography tends to emphasize any beauty issue that you have, such as too much blush or a foundation that’s too light. This will also give you a chance to do some makeup tweaks before you start capturing some photos.

2. Powder Your T-Zone

Even if don’t have an oily skin, make it a habit to dab a good amount of translucent powder on your T-zone (your forehead area and on the bridge of your nose). Keep in mind that a glowy face tend to look greasy in pictures – doing this trick will help avoid that, as well as looking too matte.

3. Plump Your Lashes

Applying multiple coats of mascara will help in opening up your eyes and drawing attention to them in the photos. Photography tends to wash out some facial features, which is why it’s a good idea to emphasize them as much as possible. So be sure to pick some good mascaras to give you some eye-popping results in just a few strokes.

4. Know Your Angles

When taking group photos, hand the camera to your friend who has the longest arms. Have him or her hold the camera up, while facing it down at a slight angle. Also, avoid standing too close to the camera or you’ll end up looking disproportionately larger.

5. Avoid Wearing an SPF

Even if it’s only a little, SPF creates a white-cast flash in photography – which is why it’s best to avoid applying it at night when you know that photos will be taken. So if possible, opt for an SPF-free foundation and apply it using a finish foundation brush.

6. Make Your Eyes Appear Brighter

Ditch the sparkle in the inner corner of your eyes, as it doesn’t always register well on camera. Instead, use a highlighting pen to brighten the inner corner and under-eye area of your eyes. Doing this will surely make you look bright-eyed and refreshed.

Looking good in photos isn’t as difficult as you think. Simply putting these tricks to work is already enough to make you feel and look good in your photos.