My Go-To On-Air Makeup Products
Growing up a competitive dancer, I’ve been wearing eyelashes and “Ruby Woo” MAC lipstick for as long as I can remember! There is something different about on-camera makeup, so I’ve figured out my go-to products for my “video shoot day” routine. My criteria is that is has to last all day, look as natural as possible and doesn’t look cakey or oily on-camera. Seems easy right? After lots of trial and error, here is a list of products I use! Be sure to read ‘til the end, I’ll also be including some of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve learned from the pros.
Before I break down all of the individual products, you’ll notice that most of them are from MAC Pro. All on-camera talent is eligible to apply for a MAC Pro Discount! You can submit your application here. Upon being accepted, you’ll receive a MAC Pro card to use online and in MAC stores.
I always start with eye makeup! That way if there’s fallout under my eyes, I can wipe it away and there’s less cleanup.
EYE MAKEUP PRODUCTS
Eye Shadow - Z Palette & MAC Single Shadows
Eyebrow Pencil - e.l.f. “Cosmetics Instant Life Brow Pencil” in Blonde
Top Liner - Maybelline “Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner” in Blackest Black
Lash Glue - Ardell LashGrip Clear Brush-On Natural Eyelash Adhesive
Mascara - MAC In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara “3D Black Black”
TIP #1: I always wait until the glue is tacky before applying the false lashes. Once they dry, I use an eyelash curler to curl the false lashes in with my real lashes to blend them together and then I apply mascara.
SKIN MAKEUP
Primer (Dewy) - MAC Strobe Cream in “Goldlite”
Primer (Matte) - MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance in “Radiant Pink”
Foundation - MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in “NC25, NC20 or NC17”
Concealer - MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in “NC20 or NC25”
Powder - MAC Studio Fix Powder in “NC15” Note: Make sure this matches your liquid foundation
Powder - MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder in “Light Plus”
Bronzer - NARS Bronzer Powder in “Laguna”
Blush - MAC Powder Blush (Pro Palette Refill) in “Fleur Power”
Lip Liner - MAC Lip Pencil in “Whirl”
Lip Stick - MAC Amplified Lipstick in “Blankety”
Setting Spray - MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray in “Original”