How to Do Makeup for Harsh Fluorescent Office LightingHow To Do Makeup For Harsh Fluorescent Office Lighting

If you have to work or spend a lot of time under fluorescent lighting, you should definitely adapt your makeup to the very unflattering situation. From choosing the right colors to using the best types of products, there are plenty of ways to make yourself look better in this type of environment.

Check out some of the best fluorescent lighting makeup tips and make sure your look will be as successful in natural lighting and in less flattering conditions. The easiest solution would be to apply your makeup under fluorescent lighting, but that’s not always easy.

Invest in a Good Makeup Mirror

There’s no point in installing fluorescent lighting in your home when you can get the same effect with a lighted makeup mirror. Choose a mirror with a fluorescent light setting, that’s usually labeled as “office” and you’ll be able to experiment and adapt your looks successfully with less trial and error.

Choose Creamy Consistencies

Even if you blend very well and finish with a translucent one, powders can make your skin look dry under fluorescent lights. Using creamy products, from tinted moisturizers to cream blush, is one of the best fluorescent lighting makeup tips. You can also use highlighters and lip gloss to counteract the drying effect of the light.

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