Now that HDTV’s all the rage, there are cosmetic brands slowly coming up with their own HDTV versions of their makeup line. I’d like to see some mineral makeup brands come up with this for HDTV or high-resolution photography ( which is photography, since photography is high resolution itself ), but thing is, I have already encountered really good mineral makeup brands, that are sold in the internet, that can pass off as HDTV material! With my experience yesterday with doing makeup for TV, I have learned alot, and further made me more fascinated with perfecting makeup for TV.
With the search for good mineral makeup that can pass off as HDTV or super photogenic, consider the following points :
1. It must be matte.
TV makeup must be matte. No shine. No shimmer. Shimmer makes the face look more fat, and sometimes, if unfortunate, shimmer can make skin look “oily.” Look for mineral makeup brands that are matte. Of course, don’t use those that look chalky. As the term goes, “matte, but not flat.”
2. It must look like skin, but with considerable coverage.
Just like photoshoots, makeup gets washed out. For photoshoots and TV, when the instruction is make skin look like skin, and make skin look really natural, it means slightly thicker than the normal everyday application. It might look a bit thick in person, but it would balance or wash out during shoots and onscreen. With this, quality, full coverage mineral makeup that can still make skin look like not too made up even after three layers will be great. For those who want an HDTV effect for everyday use, a full coverage foundation that can make skin look like skin is great. Like me, I personally love my full coverage mineral foundation. Up to three layers, I apply for extreme coverage, and my classmate from makeup school exclaims that it looks like I only applied a sheer layer of pressed powder on me. That makes me so happy!
3. It must work it’s “magic.”
I was about to say, “it needs to work like mineral makeup.” To be honest, I’ve found alot of similarities with HDTV makeup and mineral makeup. Mineral makeup sweeps off imperfections in a breeze, blurs out blemishes, scars, and even lessens the size of pores and makes wrinkles a bit improved. Mineral makeup that has light-reflecting qualities that can blur out imperfections is just about what HDTV makeup needs.
4. It must have super good staying power.
I’m not fond of retouching, but alas, my skin’s just the oiliest that I am reduced to using blotting paper. But of course, as much as possible, to prevent retouching, the makeup must be long-wearing.
5. Eye makeup can be frost, but not high-shimmer, or super metallic.
This might be debatable ( please do correct me if I am wrong in this ), but eye makeup must be either matte, or frosted, but not ultra-shimmery or metallic. The screen just does not appreciate too much shine!
Well, there! I have fused the briefing my makeup artist mentor gave to me and my knowledge of mineral makeup, to realize that there is great potential for mineral makeup on TV. Mineral makeup, in my opinion, CAN act as HDTV makeup, provided that they have the qualities mentioned above. So, what’s your “HDTV mineral makeup?”
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Sophie - are you ever in front of the camera yourself? Theorhetically, one of my formulations should match these qualities, but I need someone to actually test it and tell me if it’s true.
Instead of blotting papers, another option is to try using silk powder. Since it’s translucent, you can apply it throught the day without screwing up your makeup, and it will absorb excess oils (and hydrate where needed at the same time). It will also give you that more matte finish. Silk powder reflects light close to the way true skin does, so it should photograph well too for that HDTV look.
Ingredients like zinc stearate, mica coated with caranuba wax, and magnesium myristate all have excellent adhesive properties and staying power. Try looking for products that have any of these ingredients. The only downside is that magnesium myristate is very hydrophobic, so if you have oily skin, you wouldn’t want much of it in there. It’s fantastic for dry skin though. Silica is great for it’s blurring properties - another thing to look for in that HDTV ingredient list.
Mineral make-up is ineligible and advised against during TV/Photography (I am a bridal makeup artist) because the “minerals” (metals) reflect off the flash. Hence, why no MMU companies release a “HDTV” approved foundation.
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I just ordered AromaLeigh’s Ultra Resolution Finishing Powder, which is supposed to supply “A flawless, soft-focus, pore-less, even appearance that is worthy of even a digital camera ultra-high-resolution close up!” I ordered 2 shades, Clear, and Peaches and Cream. Once I try them out I’ll be posting a review on how well I think they work. However, I’m anticipating that they will work very well, like every other AromaLeigh product that I’ve tried.
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Robyn : Hi!
It’s my first dose of TV makeup, although not HDTV yet, but I’m going to sneak in my mineral makeup in the set to try! 
As for silk powder, hasn’t worked on me, my skin’s hopeless, but I shall try that again tomorrow! 
Decorative Diva : Im excited to try that Ultra Resolution Finishing Powder too
Janice : Hi!
I respect your opinion, as a bridal makeup artist with your experience. On my end ( on the other hand ), I still want to give mineral makeup a chance, because there are very different mineral makeup brands that offer different textures, coverages, and even formulations, I’m sure some of them can pass for HDTV:) ( with the qualifications that I’ve posted , that I think would do! )
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Here’s my review on the URFP in Peaches & Cream, as I just tried it today. I’m amazed by it. I’ll be buying a FS as soon as the store opens back up.
http://decoratived.blogspot.com/2008/07/aromaleigh-ultra-resolution-finishing.html
Check out Aubrey Nicole mineral makeup, (Quality)she has a mousse foundation in a pump made with minerals
Check out saphoros.com for Lueur Jeune mineral makeup
Both companies are fair in price,for such good quality makeup. Right now save 20% off anything at Aubrey Nicole, sale in on til 8-4-08, thanks, Jenny