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17 Covetable HD Makeup Products For Your Instagram Story Selfies 

Until our Instagram Stories are updated with filters we can use for makeup-free days, these MUA-approved HD beauty products are the key to looking camera-ready with zero effort! 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
Estee Lauder Pure Color High Intensity Lip Lacquer

If you’re already over the matte lipstick trend, get wet and wild with this highly pigmented lip lacquer that packs a shimmery finish. $25, sephora.com.

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Dior Diorskin Pore Minimizer

This luxe find will find, fill and protect every pore on your face before foundation application. And with one universal shade, it easily adapts to all skin tones! $42, sephora.com.

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Cargo Cosmetics Picture Perfect CC Cream

Cargo—another industry-specific brand—makes a CC cream that is suitable for all skin types and the quickest way to even out your tone. $34, cargocosmetics.com.

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04
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

Technically, Anastasia’s staple product doesn’t include HD properties, but it’s just that good! Brush, draw and fill your brows to arched perfection in minutes with this handy pen. $21, sephora.com.

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05
Circa Beauty HD Lip Contouring Pencil

Before you apply a lip color, enhance the shape of your kissers with this longwearing lip liner. When you’re on-the-go and need full coverage, this drugstore favorite also makes for a pretty lipstick. $10, circabeauty.com.

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e.l.f. HD Blush

Besides the unbeatable price, e.l.f’s is super creamy and infused with vitamin E; the perfect combination for your summer to fall makeup transition. $2, elfcosmetics.com.

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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation

MUFE is one of the few makeup brands that offers a range wide enough to include brown girls of all shades. We personally swear by this foundation, which was specifically developed for 4k lens technology. The hype is real! $43, sephora.com.

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08
NARS Sculpting Multiple Duo

Contouring is easiest when done with a two-in-one tool. NARS’ Sculpting Multiple Duo will brighten and compliment your base makeup without clogging pores, thanks to the acai oil in its formula. $39, sephora.com.

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09
Givenchy Mister Perfect Instant Makeup Eraser High Definition

The occasional mistake cannot be avoided, so being prepared is a must. Givenchy’s HD makeup eraser is next level due to its coconut and fig extract that will refresh skin as makeup is being removed. $32, sephora.com.

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10
Kryolan HD Micro Primer

Kryolan is the world’s first pro makeup brand created specifically for the film, theater and television industries. The HD Micro Primer is the perfect base that will not only enhance makeup application, but minimize pores as well. $28, kryolan.com.

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11
MDM Flow ‘Supreme’ Lipstick

No matter the lipstick you choose, be sure its highly pigmented if you’re prone to selfie overload. MDM Flow’s ‘Supreme’ is a red shade we’re coveting for fall. $18, nastygal.com.

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12
Smashbox High Definition Liquid Concealer

Whether you want to cover under eye circles post-foundation or cover a blemish on your bare face, this soft-focus cream will blend instead of sitting on top of the skin. It’s also buildable when you have a breakout that requires ample coverage. $23, smashbox.com.

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13
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water

If priming creams are too heavy for your skin, Smashbox’s Primer Water is ultra light, but also revitalizing since it’s formulated without silicone and alcohol, both of which strip moisture from the face. $32, sephora.com.

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14
tarte EmphasEYES High Definition Eye Pencil

This retractable pen is infused with palm oil and vitamin E, both of which make the skin extra silky while fighting damage. Draw a line along the lashes and smudge up toward the lid for a sexy, smoky eye that can’t be ignored. $19, sephora.com.

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15
Soap & Glory Thick And Fast HD Mascara

Flakes and clumps are non-existent with Soap & Glory’s 7-sided fan flare brush and v-shaped groove, both crafted to move with your natural lash pattern. $14, soapandglory.com.

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Too Faced Primed & Poreless Pressed Powder

Even if your makeup skills fall short, this silky and translucent powder will instantly make your foundation look high definition without that white, filmy after effect. $30, sephora.com.

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Stila Stay All Day 10-In-One HD Illuminating BeautyBalm with SPF 30

To the contrary, if you’re not looking for full coverage, Stila makes this all-in-one beauty balm that will leave you with an “I woke up like this” glow. Its formulation includes teeny micro-spheres that reduce inflammation and support collagen production. $38, sephora.com.

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