As the weeks of social distancing continue, youâre probably finding that most of your social and professional life is taking place on video chat. Whether itâs facetiming with friends or zooming with colleagues weâre all seeing way more of our faces on tiny screens than ever before. If youâre feeling like the camera on your laptop isnât doing you any favors, youâre not alone. Naturally, you want is to look professional, look like you’ve gotten rest and you’re ready for the day ahead.
Moving forward, I will be providing âcustom madeâ zoom Flawless Face masterclasses you can sign up for. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise and I have extensive experience in educating. I am looking forward to translate this to an online detailed âface to faceâ version. Drop me a mail at info@amandarijff.com to get you in Flawless Face shape, use the contact form on amandarijff.com, or leave a message on my Instagram @amandarijff, and I will get back to you to discuss the online program possibilities.
Find five tips below that will make you freshly stand out among other tiny faces in a Zoom meeting or see it as an investment to for an after Covid-19 office attire.
Start with applying a good moisturizer. A good intensely moisturizing skincare is very essential when you are starting out any look, home or not.
Use a good concealer and apply it with care as the under eye area is very delicate. A good concealer (no, donât apply foundation under the eyes) has light distracting properties and really makes you look like youâve had a good rest and instantly brightens the eyes.
Avoid looking too shiny on camera. It might seem appealing as a shiny face could easily be misinterpreted for healthy looking. The difference is that youâre looking for a healthy sheen and not for an all over shiny appearance. Achieve the balance by applying an oil-free foundation or tinted moisturizer. Keep it looking neat while helping your skin maintain its natural dewiness without adding any unwanted oily-looking shine.
As eyebrows are the frame to your face, go for a full and strong eyebrow that doesnât look overdone. Brush up the brows with a brow brush and use a matching or slightly lighter eyebrow pencil with a sharp point to draw vertical fine lines that imitate individual hairs where needed. As you brow specialist might not be at hand right now, use a brow gel to tame the brows.
You might not be into wearing a lot of color on your lips, but a little color (light pink and nudes) will make you look instantly âdoneâ and translates very well to being on-camera. If you usually wear a balm or gloss to work at the office, a neutral semi matte or sheer lipstick color will make you look put together on Zoom.
Last but not least; naturally (day) light is always flattering. Face a diffuse light source. For example: a window with a curtain over it. The lightning will hit your face symmetrically and therefore wonât appear to bright.
Amanda Rijff