The high def makeup mantra is "less is more," and NYX's HD Studio Photegenic line follows suit. The unique packaging of the NYX High Definition Blush, $6.50, allows you to finely grind just as much product as you need for a fresh, superfine powder that deflects light and applies like a second skin.
Created by an actress with years of on-screen time, this Tokyo-based skin care line is a favorite of makeup artists and movie stars. The brand's star high def product, Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation, $62, is formulated with two types of light-reflecting particles and finely milled mineral pigments. The formula offers all the coverage of a cream, but with the sheerness of a liquid foundation.
If you're looking to HD-ify an already existing look (especially a tired one), Inglot has a great range of powders to create an "I'm awake!" illusion and a soft focus effect, all in a few swipes. Inglot HD Illuminizing Loose Powder, $16, contains tiny light-diffusing particles and diamond dust to give tired skin a refreshed look on camera, even when applied over foundation, while the spherical particles in Inglot Mattifying Loose Powder 3S, $16, make it great for disguising under-eye bags without the cakey buildup of concealer and foundation.
Looking for a foundation that will keep your complexion looking flawless and even? Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation, $44, will give you that glow from within look due to it's high vitamin C contents (an extremely revitalizing antioxidant). The product also contains hyaluronic filling spheres which gently absorb into the skin to help smooth out and hide fine lines. It's safe to say this foundation's got you covered on camera (literally).
You don't need to break the bank to invest in the best HD makeup. For a foundation that makes your skin radiant on screen, try Mehron Celebré Pro HD Make-Up, $13.95. It provides buildable coverage and contains hydrating antioxidants like vitamin E, pomegranate and aloe vera that help to blur out skin's imperfections and give you a beautiful airbrushed look.
