Mario Dedivanovic helped perfect the Ilios Beauty Light Ring with lighting industry expert Kelly Mondora and Nikon World Ambassador Jerry Ghionis

When it comes to makeup artistry and how the look appears in photography and video, great lighting can make or break the entire look!  That's why we teamed up with the Ilios Lighting Team for an Instagram Live (view the entire demo below!) to show their lighting solutions in action and to unveil their newest arrivals, the travel-friendly versions of their best selling Ilios Beauty Ring.

There's a reason Kim Kardashian told them it's "literally the best makeup light I have ever seen!"

When it comes to makeup artistry and how the look appears in photography and video, great lighting can make or break the entire look!  That's why we teamed up with the Ilios Lighting Team for an Instagram Live to show their lighting solutions in action and to unveil their newest arrivals.

If you missed the Live, don't worry. We saved it for you. Follow us on Instagram to watch the live event or keep reading below for a full recap!

Topics discussed during the event include:

• The importance of using great lighting for makeup application
• The importance of the lighting temperature and intensity for makeup application
• How to ensure the lighting or ring light you use as a makeup artist or makeup lover can make or break how the makeup appears on film, photography, or in person at an event
• How the Ilios Beauty Ring and their newest products provide light that's as close to daylight as you can get
• A live demo with a real model to see how the lighting impacts how her makeup appears

Cameras have come a long way for film and television, but even cell phone cameras can take images and video in 4K! It's no wonder many people feel the need to use filters, but with the proper lighting, you won't need it.

That's where Ilios comes in. The Founders (who are also world-class experts in makeup artistry, photography, and lighting) wanted to create lighting that mimicked the beautiful natural window-lighting we all crave on those beautiful sunny days. It's perfectly diffused, softened by the window glass, and perfect for makeup application and photography.

Their Beauty Ring (and their newest products) offers the most accurate daylight lighting in portable ring light, but it goes beyond that! It also offers a warmer setting and a "blend" setting to help adjust the lighting in any environment you're in, and it offers five brightness levels to ensure you're applying makeup in the same type of lighting environment where you'll be filming, photographed, or in for an event.

Why It's important to use the proper lighting level and temperature while doing makeup

Imagine you apply makeup with a standard light with only one temperature (let's say, cool), but you're filming video or being photographed in a candlelit room - the makeup that was so skillfully applied will look completely different. With the Ilios Beauty Ring and its lighting options, you can set the light to be the same lighting and intensity you'll be in during the event while being filmed or photographed, or even while going live, to ensure you look your best!

The first product the Ilios Lighting team created is a makeup artist and content creator favorite - the Ilios Beauty Ring. The Ilios Beauty Ring is a makeup mirror, ring light, and phone stand all in one.

The Ilios Beauty Ring is the result of the collective efforts of the renowned lighting expert and makeup artist, promising to deliver the perfect lighting for makeup application, selfies, vlogging, and video conferencing. To help makeup artists and creators use the product on the go, they also offer a traveling case for protection and a light stand so it can be set up at a variety of heights for different locations and setups.

Are you ready to elevate your makeup application and photography with Ilios Lighting? Click here to shop! Have questions? Our Beauty Advisors are here to help at beautyadvisor@crcmakeup.com.

Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.

Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.

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