I am not sure what you are looking for for end results,
I do a lot portrait work with young models and actors and the right make-up is critical. My style of photography is one where I do not want people to look fake. In few cases I might do a artistic portrait, but those are mostly a result of photoshop manipulation.
Here are couple of observations, just my 2 cents worth:
- Is not the right photo make up that matters (just good make up) It is having the correct MUA person to applied
- What makes most of the portrait photos look fake is not the make-up. It is the fact that people OVER do the use of photoshop like tools to the point the person looks plastic. People are obsess in making people's skin super smooth in photoshop.
Point in case, the link given on this thread, Yes the girl looks fake, BUT it is due to Overuse of Photoshop like tools, NOT make up.
So find a good person that know how to apply make up (MUA) and tell them what you are looking for, say a natural look with light brown accents. The better she/he does his job, the less time you will be spend editing.
Just my 2cents worth
:-)
Thanks for the link!
This is a whole system, but I'm actually only looking for something like a very light base that keeps the skin looking like skin, but prevents reflections.
And to smoothen out a little bit spots and blood vessels too close to the skin surface.
PS: you're right. The girl on the website has too much make-up (probably half a ton, and it will crack in the sun like desert ground).
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