Working in TV News for over 13 years gave me some pretty fun insights on how to put on makeup for TV. Some of those tips carry over to everyday makeup and can help you look your best whether you are in front of the camera or not.
Hi guys! Happy Friday!
I'm taking a different spin on fashion today with some fun beauty and makeup tips.
I learned a lot about makeup during my time on TV news out of necessity. I was my own makeup artist and had to make sure I looked my best every day. Over the course of my career I learned from a few professionals, but I am mainly self taught on how to put on makeup. Today I'm sharing 5 Makeup for TV tips and you can use those tips everyday!
Check out my You Tube video for the tips and demonstrations. I also share some fun behind the scenes TV tidbits that are only on the video!
Makeup for TV Tips
1- Use two different concealers to cover dark circles
I am the queen of dark circles under my eyes. I’ve had them since I was very young and they never go away. The trick to cover them is to use two different concealers. The first one should be slightly lighter than your base makeup. You should apply it with a foundation brush in a larger triangle shape under your eye. The second one should have an orange tinge to counter act the blue. Apply that one with a concealer brush just where the dark circle is under your eye. Set it all with a powder foundation.
Some of my favorites:
Joe Blasco Corrective Highlight- Orange
2- Use two different color eyeliners
Using two different color eyeliners will allow your eyes to pop. I use a black on my upper lid. I like it to look like a gel. The bottom I use a brown. The other trick is for TV, you don’t put mascara on the bottom lashes. I always felt funny about that trick and added it back after I left the station.
Some of my favorites:
Clinique Quickliner for Eyes - Intense Black
Clinique Quickline- Intense Chocolate
3- Contour (Just a little...)
I don’t do any big contour action, but I do add a line of darker makeup or bronzer right below my cheekbone. It gives the face a slightly more structured look without going to far. This is a simple trick to add to your makeup at home.
Some of my favorites:
MAC Bronzing Powder- Golden
4- Fill in your brows
I cringed when big brows came back in style. Filling in my brows is just one more step! It makes such a big difference and it is totally worth it. I fill in with a pencil and blend with a brush. You can also use a dark powder. It an easy way to really make you look pop!
Some of my favorites:
Clinique Superfine Liner for Brows- Soft Brown
5. Finish with white powder
White powder came around about the time all the TV stations switched to HD. It is a great way to set your makeup and keep it from moving without getting a face of caked on powder. You can also use it midday to keep oil at bay and keep your look fresh.
Some of my favorites:
Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder
I am also a huge fan of Laura Mercier's finishing powder.
Bonus Tip!
Use brushes, not your finger tips, to apply and blend your makeup. It keeps the look more structured and polished. Sometimes you fingers can ever over blend!
7 Pcs Makeup Brush Set
That's it for today! Thanks for supporting my new You Tube-n efforts. If you have any suggestions for video topics, let me know and I will see what I can do!
Have a gorgeous weekend, dear readers.
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Cailee says
Great tips!! I love quality make up and think that it is truly an investment!! 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thanks Cailee! Great to see you today! I totally agree.
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
Oh goodness, this is so out of my league. I know how to put on moisturizer, a little bronzer, my eye liner and mascara 🙂
GinaB @ Mirror Watching says
This is great for people like me who don't know a thing about make up but have to make videos for blogs. Thanks
JulieWunder says
Glad you liked the post! Thanks Gina!
Gingi says
I grew up doing theatre, and then later worked as a production assistant for TV.. so whenever I do makeup, I tend to overdo it, and make myself look like a clown, haha.. but it looks GREAT on camera! haha. Great post my friend! <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
JulieWunder says
You know exactly what I'm talking about then! Haha! Have a great weekend! Thanks for coming by today!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
ooh good tips! Using 2 colors of eye liner I have not tried yet thanks!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Deborah!
Annmarie says
These are great tips!!! I am definitely using the one for dark circles...mine are terrible!
Mary Beth Jackson says
great tips! My hubby hosts a local sports tv show and I occasionally come on as a guest to promote a local event 🙂 Never heard of the eyeliner trick! Have a beautiful weekend!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Mary Beth! I hope you can use one or two of the tips. Have a great weekend too.
Aimee says
Awesome tips Julie! I have terrible dark circles as well, so I'll have to try the 2 concealer tip! I love using 2 different eyeliners. My favorite combo is a Navy blue on the upper lid & a shimmery grey on the bottom. 🙂
JulieWunder says
It makes a world of difference for me. I swear by that Joe Blasco stuff.
Jess @hellotofit says
Using makeup brush changed my life!! Love these tips!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jess! I think it makes a big difference!
Jamaica King | rarax3.com says
I've been considering making YT videos for the blog. I'll keep this in mind when I do. Thanks for sharing!
<3 Jamaica
http://rarax3.com
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jamaica!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
awesome tips! sorry the link up was weird this morning but all fixed now. I added your link 🙂
JulieWunder says
No problem! I know how off kilter the blog "technology" can get! Thanks for adding my link.
Danyelle Musselman says
Great tips… I've never tried two different colors of eyeliner, but I definitely use two concealers
JulieWunder says
I thought you'd know about that one 🙂
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
Clearly we both had make-up on the mind today! I loved your video and learning these tips (even though I'm not on tv). I never knew the tip about not wearing mascara on your bottom lashes. I wonder why that is?
JulieWunder says
The bottom mascara can register on the camera as blurry under your eyes or make them look blacker under your eyes.... or something like that 🙂 Lots of rules in tv 🙂
Jenny says
These tips are GREAT! Funny thing about my routine--I never apply mascara to my bottom lashes! Ha! But I do have black lashes anyway. I would love to see you do a video about how to do a tablescape for an Easter brunch! And for a fitness video idea--would you share your favorite warm-up or stretching sequence? I'm always looking for a great, effective warm up/cool down...and it's the thing I'm most likely to skip.
JulieWunder says
I am all about the tablescape idea:-) I'm going to work on it next week.
Kathleen says
Thanks for those tips.Julie can you cover some information about the march of dimes walk. I signed up to be on your team but don't know what to do next thank you
JulieWunder says
Hi Kathleen! I will send you some information! Thank you again!
Tina muir says
Oh my gosh, I LOVE you!! That video was ADORABLE! Can you come do my makeup for my wedding? 😉 you look so beautiful Julie, and you are great on camera....not surprising you are so good at it 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much Tina! You are too sweet! I'll come do your makeup if I can eat all that cake! 🙂
Blane Sherer says
I think you sharing make-up tips is a good idea.
You know, some things just make sense.
Hope you enjoy your weekend !
JulieWunder says
Thanks! You too Blane!