Avoid Zoom gloom by using these tips and tricks to look your best on your next video call—even when you’re still in your PJs.
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Keep blush natural and subtle. Use a shade that mimics your skin’s natural flush. Avoid overly bright or overly dark shades as well as any blush with a lot shimmer. A cream blush is great because you can blend it for a natural look. I recommend Maybelline’s Cheek Heat gel-cream blush that’s easy to blend. Those Lips, Those Eyes We communicate with more than the words we speak, but an online video conference doesn’t exactly allow for a lot of body language. Therefore, ensure your eyes are ready to be expressive. Fortunately, you don’t have to radically change up your usual eye makeup routine. Use the same products and shades you typically wear, and spend the time to apply liner to give your eyes a bit of pop. Further enhance your eyes with a volumizing mascara. Some of my favorites are L’Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise and Chanel’s Le Volume De Chanel. Running short on time? Use a lash primer such as Dior’s Diorshow Maximizer 3D lash primer to amplify lashes. If you’re really rushed, you can probably get away with just eye liner and mascara. Of course, our lips form the words we speak, so you cannot overlook them. You definitely want to apply some color to your lips so they don’t look washed out. Choose a color that best enhances their appearance. Because bright, bold colors can rub off on your teeth, especially if topped with gloss, consider playing it safe by using a neutral shade. Your beauty routine doesn’t have to be extensive or complicated for an online meeting. Stick with products that enhance, and you are ready to go live.
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