High-definition photography has given us pixel-perfect photos and videos—and a reason to be meticulously careful about the makeup we choose when we are going to be in front of a camera. Charity galas, weddings and other photography-prone events require HD products—makeup offering poreless and picture perfect skin. Fortunately, cosmetic companies have risen to the occasion and adapted their products to meet the demands of scrutinizing HD lenses.

[stila]
>> 10-in-1 HD Illuminating Beauty Balm with SPF 30
With summer in full swing, an HD bronzer is a must. But finding one that protects, primes and hydrates the skin, well, that’s a whole other story. Stila’s 10-in-1 HD Illuminating Beauty Balm with SPF 30 is a serious product for seriously gorgeous skin. This HD BB cream not only works to give you a natural bronzed glow, but helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes and reduces pore size and oil production.
Sephora, $38

[prime time]
>> NYX HD Eyeshadow Base
Priming eyelids should be a part of every woman’s makeup routine. And just like all HD products, using an eyeshadow primer with HD technology not only gives you a smooth, even-toned eyelid, but also other long-lasting benefits. NYX’s HD Eyeshadow Primer increases your eyeshadow’s longevity and works to enhance the color and intensity of even the most neutral eyeshadows.
Ulta , $6.99

[blushing beauty]
>> MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Blush Second Skin Cream Blush
Add a little pigment to your poreless complexion with Make Up For Ever’s HD Blush. Apply a small amount of the Second Skin Cream Blush with your fingertips to the apple of your cheeks. Not only will it add just the right amount of color, but its weightless cream-to-powder formula leaves no sign of makeup, just a natural glow.
Sephora, $26

[picture perfect]
>> Revlon PhotoReady Concealer
Sometimes you need a little extra coverage when it comes to pesky pimples and other skin imperfections. Revlon’s PhotoReady Concealer targets everything from dark under-eye circles to blemishes, using photochromatic technology to bend, reflect and diffuse unflattering light. Apply with fingertips to desired area underneath foundation and say goodbye to tired eyes and hello to flawless skin.
Ulta, $9.99

[pore-fect skin]
>> Smashbox Liquid Halo Foundation
Forget the days of cakey liquid face base. Smashbox’s Liquid Halo Foundation lives up to its name, providing a luminous glow without build-up or creasing. Use one or two pumps with a flat-faced makeup brush and apply in a circular motion. No layering, no drawn-out application process–just a single product to cover up imperfections and pores, leaving you with an air-brushed-like complexion.
Ulta, $42

By Marylyn Simpson
Photo by Bill Barrett