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“Overly exposed cell phone photos don’t help.”
A punchy berry lipcolor is fresh and universally flattering.
TryDior Diorific Lipstick in Minuit, $36.
For eyes, line top and bottom lids, then repeat.
Take A Brow
Another place to go bold: brows.
Defined arches frame and play up your eyes in photos.
For glowy skin, better to rub a sheer cream or gel bronzer into the hollows of cheeks.
(Disco ball = Not a good FB look.)
The finely milled minerals give a pretty soft-focus effect, just like the kind from Instagram Toaster.
That’s because “straight on light is most flattering,” says Factor.
“You’re less likely to wind up with unattractive shadows.”
“This helps the hair cuticle lay smooth, so it reflects as much light as possible.”
Finish with a few spritzes of shine spray.
(We loveBumble and Bumble Shine On Finishing Spray, $27.)
Mist it into your hands first, then rake your fingers through your hair.
First, avoid a big gummy grin.
“When you’re smiling really big on purpose, it can look fake,” he cautions.
But that doesn’t mean you should stay tight lipped.
“Just be natural and strike a balance between warmth and having fun.”
“Stick your chin up slightly so your lips are the focus,” Factor says.
More of an eye girl?
“Move your chin down a bit to make them more prominent.”
