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<\/p>\nDRAB passport photos are a thing of the past as a beauty expert has shared her top tips on how to get the perfect shot.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, the government is quite strict on what you can and can\u2019t do for a passport photo, which can last for 10 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The picture must be clear and in focus, in colour and unedited by any kind of computer software (including filters).\u00a0<\/p>\n
You must face forwards and look straight at the camera, you must have your hair out of your eyes\u2026 and most notably, you\u2019re not allowed to smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This last rule is what gets to most people, but luckily make-up artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis knows exactly what you need to do to bring life into your passport photo.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While you may usually wear highlighter, shimmery eyeshadow and a glowy foundation – this is the \u201conly instance\u201d where they are \u201cthe enemy\u201d.<\/p>\n
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She told Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller: \u201cWhile highlighters and shimmers should be avoided, brightening powders, especially under the eyes, are great for cheating good lighting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lan added that you should also avoid wearing sunscreen for the photo as the glow it gives you doesn\u2019t mix well with the flash of the camera.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though highlighter might not be your friend, blush certainly is.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With the brightness of the photo booth camera, you\u2019re going to want to go a little heavier when applying a bit of \u201csoft cream blush\u201d to bring back some life to your face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cEnhance lips with a stain or tinted balm that matches the natural tone of the lips for definition that doesn\u2019t look obviously make-up-y,\u201d Lan shared.\u00a0<\/p>\n You should also use a kohl eyeliner inside the top waterline before applying some black mascara to bring some definition to your eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lan warned people not to go heavy with the brows, however, as she explained it\u2019s better to sweep over them with a gel rather than use pencils or shadows.<\/p>\n And when it comes to sitting in the photo booth to get the perfect shot, there are a few things you can do to look bright and awake.\u00a0<\/p>\n Photographer Charisse Kenion said an easy trick is to place a piece of white card on your lap to reflect \u201ca bit of light up under the chin and illuminate the face\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n You should also take inspiration from Tyra Banks and smize your way through the snap instead of smiling.\u00a0<\/p>\n The model coined the term back in 2009, explaining that it\u2019s the act of smiling with your eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n Do you have any tips for taking the perfect passport photo?\u00a0<\/p>\n Meanwhile, one woman has spoken out after almost being turned away from her flight because her passport photo was \u201ctoo hot\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n While another woman has shared her very strange trick to getting better passport photos.\u00a0<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/da-boobs-comp.jpg\")
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