Makeup Myth #6 - I Don't Need to Wear Lipstick

Makeup by Keri Ann Makeup Myth #6

Many women today have gotten away from wearing lipstick.
If they do wear any color, they usually opt for gloss - which is often very sheer.

Even if you want a natural looking lip color, you still need to apply a lip color to your lips - especially for a special event.
I find that a lipstick one or two shades darker than your natural lip tone creates a perfectly natural color lip in photographs.
To see before and after lip color photos, please click here.

There are more makeup myths out there.  Click the links below to learn more.

Makeup Myth #9 - Caked On Makeup Looks Good in Photos

Makeup Myth #8 - My BFF Can Do My Makeup

Makeup Myth #7 - One Person Should Be Able To Do Makeup For Everyone

Makeup Myth #5 - I Don't Need to Wear Makeup

Makeup Myth #4 - I Don't Think I Need to Wear False Lashes

Makeup Myth #3 - I Need to Wear Significantly More Makeup Than Usual for Photos

Makeup Myth #2 - I Want Airbrush Makeup for My Event

Makeup Myth #1 - I Don't Need a Budget for Makeup Services

Lip Color Does Make A Difference in Photos

Of course, I love doing all types of makeup, but I really enjoy doing corporate portrait makeup.

Going into a corporate setting is like going home for me, since I was previously a corporate chaplain and had the opportunity to visit many diverse businesses in the Houston area.  I always enjoy learning about where people are from and how they arrived in Houston.  The variety of careers in Houston is also fascinating.  

Most of the time, women arrive for their corporate portraits with full makeup on, but I am always surprised at how many women show up without lip color on.  Most Gen Y women don't like lipstick and only prefer gloss.  And many women like the "natural lip" look.

This photo was a before photo taken by Eric Kleiman Photography.  As you can see, the client has full makeup on, but she was prepared to take a photo with her lips completely "au natural".

Natural lip photo by Eric Kleiman Photography

I noticed that she didn't want a lot of lip color, but mixed up a subtle shade that complimented her skin tone.  Here is the after photo.

Lip color provided by Keri Ann Reardon owner of  Makeup by Keri Ann and
Photo courtesy of Eric Kleiman Photography

In this case, lip color disguised her chapped lips and defined her naturally beautiful lip shape, without adding too much color.  

I hope this photo proves that a little lip color makes a big difference in your appearance and I ALWAYS suggest putting some color on your lips for photographs.