How to prevent looking "ghostly" in photos?

You look ghostly because of the SPF(basically sunblock) in the coverup. The SPF reflects light, therefore making you have a ghostly appearance in photographs. Use a foundation like photo ready by revlon or a "high definition" foundation. SPF is important though, and you should wear something that has SPF in it to protect your skin from UV rays..

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For pictures avoid:

- Sun screen/cream

- Foundations for photos e.g Revlon photoready, yes i know strange right? The reason for this is because it contains glitters or light refracting particles to give you a luminous appearance but this works to your disadvantage because if you get the wrong angle/light then you will look like a ghost

- Same goes for photo anything e.g. powder

Use:

+ A translucent setting powder with no oils and no talc so it soaks up oils and not encourage them [ELF hd powder is cheap and good]

+ IF its still out of control carry blotting sheets like ones from elf, you get 50 for $1

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/

+ A bronzer for under cheekbones and forehead can look very natural, again elf has a nice one thats good for pale complexions

Good Luck <3 :)

The "ghostly" look you are describing is a white cast you get from wearing products with SPF. They reflect light, so when pictures are taken you look a lot paler. If your powder is a blotting powder, it could also be causing this effect. Try using products with little to no SPF and blot your face with blotting tissues instead.

I would say it would have to be the powder causing a ghostly complexion. Maybe try switching powders and look for one with a little more depth in color. Also try bronzer. You don't want your face to be too matte and single toned. Create contours and put in color and you should be fine.

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try applying any kind of foundation you have or just use any color of blusher and a eyeshadow and mascara and concealer there you look gorgeous and glamorous than a ghostly i hope u like this i just want to pay back for your tips to my question can we be friends in facebook or yahoo messenger if you have or others so can we? cuz your really nice i hope you like this answer bye answer back! bye deline! have a great day<3=)

Try Smashbox Photo Finish. That has helped me a ton.

Use some bronzer and make a fish face when you apply it(:

apply some light pink blush to the apples of your cheaks, and some bronser below cheekbones, nose, forhead... where the suck would naturally kiss you.

try using a matte bronzer