Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to get your makeup done professionally for a flawless graduation photo. You can give yourself a photogenic makeover right at home without having to worry about breaking the bank for a hectic appointment at the salon! That way, you can test out some sample shots before the big day and end up with a look that you genuinely love.
To help your DIY makeup sesh go as smoothly as possible, we’ve compiled 10 beauty products that you’ll need to nail your close-up. Shop them below and get camera-ready in a flash!
SHOP: Makeup Essentials for Your Graduation Pictorial
1. Benefit The POREfessional Primer
After doing your skincare, prep your face for makeup with a lightweight primer. This one from Benefit will blur out your pores and help your makeup stay fresh throughout the day!
The POREfessional Primer, P3580, BENEFIT, Lazada
2. Giorgio Armani Power Fabric+ Ultra Longwear Weightless Matte Foundation
For a filter-like finish, we suggest going for a mattifying medium-coverage base like this Giorgio Armani foundation. Although it’s certainly not the cheapest option in the market, the promise of smooth, flawless skin makes it worth the splurge.
Power Fabric+ Ultra Longwear Weightless Matte Foundation, P4312, GIORGIO ARMANI, Shopee
3. Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder
Laura Mercier’s best-selling powder will set your foundation and blur out any other imperfections. Make sure to bring it with you for last-minute touch-ups at the studio!
Loose Setting Powder, P2553, LAURA MERCIER, Lazada
4. Strokes Beauty Lab Brow Colorist
Keep your brows in place with a sweat-resistant eyebrow gel. You can also opt for a tinted formula to skip the eyebrow pencil and achieve a natural finish.
Brow Colorist, P398, STROKES BEAUTY LAB, Lazada
5. Kiko Milano Contour Obsession Palette
Contouring your face is a non-negotiable if you want to look gorgeous from every angle. Try defining your face with this compact from Kiko Milano, which already comes with two sculpting shades and one highlighter.
Contour Obsession Palette, P1450, KIKO MILANO, Shopee
6. Chu Chu Beauty Color Bento
When it comes to eyeshadow and blush, it’s best to opt for soft, warm hues that look natural on your skin. For instance, Chu Chu Beauty’s Color Bento has ultra-flattering shades for Filipino skin tones.
Color Bento in Think Pink, P349, CHU CHU BEAUTY, Shopee
7. L’oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
This waterproof mascara from the drugstore will keep your lashes feathery and voluminous all-day long. It’s admittedly a bit difficult to remove, but at least you won’t have to deal with mascara smudges and panda eyes.
Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara, P649, L’OREAL PARIS, Shopee
8. Sunnies Face Fluffmatte
You can never go wrong with Sunnies Face’s best-selling Fluffmatte. Loved by both international and local stars, this lippie is perfect on and off-cam!
Fluffmatte, P495, SUNNIES FACE, Lazada
9. Christian Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss
Since cameras tend to make you look flat, consider bringing a plumping lip gloss with a high-shine finish. Dior’s cult-fave Lip Maximizer is one good example!
Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss, P2206, CHRISTIAN DIOR, Shopee
10. GRWM Cosmetics Life-Proof Fixing Spray
Don’t forget to set your makeup before leaving for the shoot. A few spritzes of GRWM Cosmetics’ fine fixing spray will hydrate your skin and keep your makeup in place amidst the warm weather.
Life-Proof Fixing Spray, P849, GRWM COSMETICS, Lazada
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