To ROCK your photoshoot, you’ll want to choose beauty products that provide a flawless finish, and ensure your makeup lasts throughout the session. I’m not a beautician by trade. These recommendations are all based on my personal experience and high level of satisfaction with these products both as a photographer and for my own beauty regime. As a photographer in the South, I often deal with humidity and heat at photo sessions; which makes your make-up, hair, and skin care dissipate. These product recommendations offer a very polished finish for your daily beauty routine, hold-up well to hot and humid outdoor conditions, and are perfect to Rock Your Photo Session!!! This article is all about the eleven beauty products you need to rock your photo session.
Hair Care Products to ROCK your Photo Session
1. Paul Mitchell Hair Serum
Again heat and humidity during photoshoots are not always kind to your hair. This Paul Mitchell Hair Serum is perfect for reducing flyaways! And a little really goes a long way! This product will last you several months.
2. Joico Power Spray Fast-Dry Finishing Spray Protect Against Heat & Humidity
While hairsprays in general don’t smell good, this Joico brand has made me a fan! My hairdresser of over 20 years recommended this product to me. You apply hair sparingly to your “bangs” or “fringe” and your center part; it’s great for helping you maintain your style and shape the entire photo session.
Skin Care Products to Rock Your Photo Session
3. SimplyVital Face Moisturizer Collagen Cream - Anti Aging Neck and Décolleté - Made in USA Day & Night Face Cream - Moisturizing, Lifting & Recovery – 1.7oz
Several clients ask me if I could recommend a foundation or use a skin smoother in post processing on their skin. For men and women, I’d recommend using a moisturizer. What goes on your skin to prep your skin is equally important to any make-up selections you make.
4. Revlon Face Primer, PhotoReady Primer, Mattifying & Pore Reducing, 1 Oz
This primer helps you create a smooth canvas for your makeup, helps your foundation adhere better, and minimizes the appearance of pores.
5. NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Matte Blotting Paper
We keep a box of these in our camera bag. During photo sessions these matte blotting papers are great for touching-up any oils or perspiration on skin.
Make-up Products to ROCK Your Photo Shoot
6. e.l.f., Matte Magic Mist & Set - Lightweight, Long Lasting, Controls Shine, All-Day Wear
This setting spray locks in your makeup and ensures it stays fresh throughout the photoshoot. This E.I.F setting spray is so economical and really holds it on even compared to more expensive brands. You’ll love how this spray helps your make-up to last longer without feeling heavy or sticky and has a matte finish.
7. Lancôme Cils Booster XL Enhancing Lash & Mascara Primer
This Lacome primer does not disappoint! It helps your mascara adhere better to your lashes and has amazing volumizing and lengthening effects!
8. Milani Baked Blush
Milani Baked Blush, is a long-lasting blush formula is perfect for adding a pop of color to your cheeks with a rosy pink for a healthy, youthful glow.
9. essence Lash Without Limits Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara
Essence Lash Without Limits Mascara is the perfect finish for your eye makeup with a volumizing or lengthening mascara to make your lashes appear fuller and more defined in photos.
10. bareMinerals Mineral Veil Setting Powder, Weightless Talc-Free Finishing Powder Makeup, Extends Makeup Wear
Set your foundation and concealer with a translucent setting powder to prevent shine and ensure your makeup stays in place throughout your entire photoshoot.
Nail Care Products to ROCK Your Photo Shoot
11. Opi Manicure Set
Fingernails can be often overlooked prior to photo sessions however, your hands will end up in many of the portraits in your final gallery. I love the OPI Manicure set, even as a busy Mom this is something I can do before bed applying the cuticle oil. And using the base coat and top coat polishes really adds to the longevity of your at nail care.