MECCAversity: Camera-Ready Makeup with Smashbox’s Lori Taylor Davis

January 1 | 15 minute watch

MECCAversity

Originally published on | November 13

Whether it be a simple selfie, or you’re a makeup artist looking to perfect your on-camera artistry, the authority on makeup for photoshoots, Smashbox’s Lori Taylor Davis, is here to share her expert tips on photo-ready makeup. Lights, camera – action!

About this course:

Picture this: you’ve spent hours creating your perfect makeup look and just as long trying to get the perfect photo – but your expecta ion just isn’t living up to reality. With more than 30 years of experience creating makeup looks for Hollywood studios and fashion shows, Smashbox’s Global Pro Lead Artist Lori Taylor-Davis, is here to make sure yours looks perfect under studio lights. And, according to Taylor Davis, it’s all in the base! Join us as she shares her tips, tricks and techniques to creating a (literally) picture-perfect complexion every time.

By watching this video (and a little bit of practice) you’ll feel confident to:

1. Select and apply the right primer to enhance your makeup’s longevity.

2. Create a dimensional, camera-ready complexion with Smashbox’s Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation.

3. Adjust your application techniques when applying makeup for photography.

4. Understand the common mistakes that keep your makeup from looking picture-perfect.

What your learning journey looks like:

This masterclass is part of our Explore makeup collection. Want to learn more from the best in the beauty biz? Once you’ve completed this lesson, check out our other masterclasses like Mature Skin Makeup with Gucci Westman or Complexion with Jane Richardson.

Our MECCA experts love sharing their knowledge with you in-store. Visit them to continue your journey or check out the curated list below, as chosen by Lori Taylor Davis.