How to choose the ideal lighting for makeup application?
When it comes to applying makeup, Lighting is so important that it can be your greatest ally or enemy. If the lighting isn't right, it can cause you to select the wrong colors, which you'll only notice when you're outside and by then it's too late. In today's article we share some tips that can help in the process of selecting the ideal lighting to apply your makeup.
In addition to being often ignored or put in the background, know that you should consider lighting as a fundamental tool in your makeup set, as the right lighting can dramatically improve your skills and the end result of your looks.
Natural light is the best lighting
As with many other articles on our Blog, we have to start by highlighting the natural light. Let's be honest, nothing beats natural light. Take advantage of the natural light you have in your home and set up your make-up area accordingly. Ideally, place your dressing table or make-up table facing a window. Never place it in the opposite direction to the light, as you will get shadows, which will make make-up difficult. If you don't have any free windows, then always check your makeup next to the nearest window, in order to make the most of natural light. So you'll leave the house feeling refreshed, making sure your makeup is beautiful, vibrant and matches your skin tone perfectly.
Opt for LED technology
When choosing the lamp to use, the options are varied: incandescent, fluorescent, LED. Selecting the best option can be a challenge, but LED lights are the winners of the bunch when it comes to the best makeup lighting. In addition to being more energy efficient, LED lights provide even and even lighting and are bright enough to provide a clear image of your face while you put on make-up.
Light placement is key
The shadows, which we talked about in one of the previous points, are your enemies when it comes to applying your makeup. So if you want a flawless look, you should try to eliminate existing shadows as much as possible. For this, the positioning of the lights is absolutely essential. In the same way that we advise you to position your dressing table in front of a window with natural light, if this is not possible, position your lights directly in front of your face. This will ensure an even distribution of light and, at the same time, eliminate the dreaded shadows.
It is common in bathrooms to have a light on the mirror, however this is not recommended. If this is the case for you and you have a light immediately on you, then turn it off while putting on make-up and use only the lighting you have set in your make-up zone. At Tromilux we have several mirrors that provide frontal lighting, perfect for applying makeup. We even had the seal of approval from Helena Coelho, who selected our reference 5079 to light up the make-up area of her new home. See some examples of our illuminated mirrors here and discover all their advantages here.
Select the correct color temperature
For makeup application, a color temperature between 4000K and 5000K is recommended. The ideal is always to choose a neutral color, which is not too hot or too cold and which allows you to apply your make-up with lighting similar to natural light. Today, smart lighting gives consumers even more freedom. For example, systems like Tunable White allow the color tone to be adjusted from a warm white light to a cooler color (or vice versa), so you can get the ideal hue and brightness for what you need. Tromilux has the ability to propose and execute smart solutions in most of its products, talk to us!
At Tromilux we have several references of mirrors with integrated lighting that are ideal for applying makeup. Contact us!
In addition to being often ignored or put in the background, know that you should consider lighting as a fundamental tool in your makeup set, as the right lighting can dramatically improve your skills and the end result of your looks.
Natural light is the best lighting
As with many other articles on our Blog, we have to start by highlighting the natural light. Let's be honest, nothing beats natural light. Take advantage of the natural light you have in your home and set up your make-up area accordingly. Ideally, place your dressing table or make-up table facing a window. Never place it in the opposite direction to the light, as you will get shadows, which will make make-up difficult. If you don't have any free windows, then always check your makeup next to the nearest window, in order to make the most of natural light. So you'll leave the house feeling refreshed, making sure your makeup is beautiful, vibrant and matches your skin tone perfectly.
Opt for LED technology
When choosing the lamp to use, the options are varied: incandescent, fluorescent, LED. Selecting the best option can be a challenge, but LED lights are the winners of the bunch when it comes to the best makeup lighting. In addition to being more energy efficient, LED lights provide even and even lighting and are bright enough to provide a clear image of your face while you put on make-up.
Light placement is key
The shadows, which we talked about in one of the previous points, are your enemies when it comes to applying your makeup. So if you want a flawless look, you should try to eliminate existing shadows as much as possible. For this, the positioning of the lights is absolutely essential. In the same way that we advise you to position your dressing table in front of a window with natural light, if this is not possible, position your lights directly in front of your face. This will ensure an even distribution of light and, at the same time, eliminate the dreaded shadows.
It is common in bathrooms to have a light on the mirror, however this is not recommended. If this is the case for you and you have a light immediately on you, then turn it off while putting on make-up and use only the lighting you have set in your make-up zone. At Tromilux we have several mirrors that provide frontal lighting, perfect for applying makeup. We even had the seal of approval from Helena Coelho, who selected our reference 5079 to light up the make-up area of her new home. See some examples of our illuminated mirrors here and discover all their advantages here.
Select the correct color temperature
For makeup application, a color temperature between 4000K and 5000K is recommended. The ideal is always to choose a neutral color, which is not too hot or too cold and which allows you to apply your make-up with lighting similar to natural light. Today, smart lighting gives consumers even more freedom. For example, systems like Tunable White allow the color tone to be adjusted from a warm white light to a cooler color (or vice versa), so you can get the ideal hue and brightness for what you need. Tromilux has the ability to propose and execute smart solutions in most of its products, talk to us!
At Tromilux we have several references of mirrors with integrated lighting that are ideal for applying makeup. Contact us!