Best Makeup Lighting Setup

Buy the Right Bulbs Buying the right bulb is essential to creating the perfect atmosphere for makeup application.

Best makeup lighting setup. This is shown in the right image. If you have the option of doing your makeup near a window or skylight take advantage of it. A trick to setting up your lights is to check the mirror.

The most luminous part should be mounted at eye levelabout 56 off the floorand if two people sharing the. But most makeup artists dont go to that extent for good light. Natural daylight will always be your best friend when applying makeup.

HttpbitlyItsJudyTimeLighting Download the Video Gear Buyers Guide for money-saving-tips here. Fluorescent lights are arguably the most unflattering light for makeup. The cooler brighter light many LED or CFL bulbs emit can wash your skin out leading to over application of foundation blush and bronzer.

The most illuminated section of the mirror should be at eye level. Incandescent bulbs emit a warm white light which is ideal for makeup but theyre not terribly environmentally friendly and they can be costly in the long run. A white light like the Spectrum Aurora ring light with a CRI of 95 is best.

For a three-point softbox setup StudioFXs kit is good choice with three lights adjustable stands with boom arm fluorescent daylight bulbs and a carrying bag for around 125. Look for sconces pendants or mirrors with backlit sections of frosted glass. But if youre not lucky enough to have a sun-drenched apartment its easy to replace all bulbs with the GE Reveal.

Setting up a makeup vanity. This is a big no-no because you will end up putting on way. Natural white light is the next best thing.