Makeup for Zoom

lavendar · ‎03-10-2010

I saw myself in Zoom the other day when I was doing a test run and was horrified. I had no m/u on; I haven't worn any since the lockdown in March.

I went through my huge collection (what was I thinking?) that could make up many women and decided what I'd do. My eyes were puffy from my high salt diet (I'm not kidding.) Today was the Zoom with a doctor who's never seen me. We had one telephone meeting.

I did a light wash of tinted moisturizer and really worked on my eyes. Beige shadow and a brown liner and brown mascara. Some blush and highligter. Light on the lips. Hair too long but O.K.

I have no idea how I looked. Anyone have special ideas; is this the same as makeup for photos?

Any ideas or suggestions

Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

@lavendar

I think lighting makes all the difference. Keep light in front of you, and/or on the sides.

For me, I just make up as i normally would...some eye, lip & cheek definition. I don't need or do foundation, but I use Bye Bye Pores to cut shine. The only eye "shadow" I do is a bit of blush at the crease. To me, this has so much more of a youthful look.

I have noticed when Laura Geller is zooming for her presentations that she is made up to the hilt. She is a theatre makeup artist, after all.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@lavendar Zoom is a bit like makeup for photography/selfies. The lighting and technology tend to wash out our color and flatten the planes of our face.

To combat this, I recommend a few minor changes: go for a brighter blush. This not only adds color but can also add cheekbones. Contouring is way too obvious. The same for lips. Try lining the lips and go brighter with gloss or lipstick. Defining the eyes is necessary with either tightlining or a natural shadow used as liner and then mascara. Doing brows adds a frame to the eyes and face and concealer takes away any tired looking dark circles which show up more.

It sounds like a full face of makeup, but actually you're just accentuating your main features so they show up and hiding any darker shadows. I don't think I'd go to this extent for doctor visits, but maybe for business meetings, etc.

Goldengate8361 · ‎01-27-2014

There is a good " hot and flashy" video about this on Youtube. I am very self conscious about this, too. I even bought an O light, which was a great investment. My neck causes me angst. I wish it were tighter.....I noticed it in Zoom and Tesms vjrtual meetings.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

It's as much about camera angle and lighting as makeup.

Don't have the camera looking up--prop it on some books to get a more straight on or above angle.

Pay attention to lighting. It's sometimes the shadows more than your makeup or the color value of the lighting. Is it too yellow? Too blue? Too bright?

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Sooner I find straight ahead is usually the best angle. If the camera is above, you can appear to have an abnormally small head or too narrow face....distorted. Shooting from below shows up a double chin and shadow on the face.

Photographers usually shoot straight on with the face slightly turned to one side or the other....if you can turn the camera or your chair and still look into the camera. If self-conscious about necks or other features, try backing up a bit from the lens. There aren't too many people who look perfect close up. 😜

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@Shanus wrote:
@Sooner I find straight ahead is usually the best angle. If the camera is above, you can appear to have an abnormally small head or too narrow face....distorted. Shooting from below shows up a double chin and shadow on the face.
Photographers usually shoot straight on with the face slightly turned to one side or the other....if you can turn the camera or your chair and still look into the camera. If self-conscious about necks or other features, try backing up a bit from the lens. There aren't too many people who look perfect close up. 😜

@Shanus Try a slightly above angle and you might be amazed. Slightly not overhead.

I was a photographer for more than 40 years and you have no idea what a chore it is to get a photo of 4 men with bald spots who are supposed to be working on something.

It was ok until we got digital cameras and they had to see right then what they looked liked. One group we kept taking new shots because they would say "It looks like I have a bald spot in that one."

Finally I sat down the camera and said "Guys, you know why my pictures make it look like you have bald spots?" "THE LIGHTING?" "NO! It's because ALL of Y'ALL HAVE BALD SPOTS!"

We all laughed until we cried! I will never forget that shoot!

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Sooner So true. For sure, the camera does not lie.

jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

@Shanus wrote:
@Sooner I find straight ahead is usually the best angle. If the camera is above, you can appear to have an abnormally small head or too narrow face....distorted. Shooting from below shows up a double chin and shadow on the face.
Photographers usually shoot straight on with the face slightly turned to one side or the other....if you can turn the camera or your chair and still look into the camera. If self-conscious about necks or other features, try backing up a bit from the lens. There aren't too many people who look perfect close up. 😜

@Shanus

@Sooner

Am retired and just participated in my first Zoom call with my college. I experimented before the call and can tell you that your advice is right on !

I also made certain that whatever was in the background was minimal and not distracting. My clothing was dark and no distracting accessories.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

silkyk · ‎03-03-2011

I've noticed that a lot of the ladies zooming on Q have a foundation on that's WAY too light. They look like they have a mask on. Face doesn't match their neck, arms etc. And please no "smokey eye" makeup. Just shows up as 2 empty black holes on your face. Side note...kinda funny Susan G's TSV is leggings when everybody's buying new tops to Zoom in (waist up, look good). Bad timing Susan. Nobody is gonna see these.