There are many options for a great action-ready look.

If you’ve ever sat on a video call with someone and found your mind wandering away from the slides and numbers and suddenly thinking, Why does that person’s skin look so good?, you've encountered the power of a good base. Lipsticks and blush tend to get all the sexy glam credit, but powders and primers, correctors and contouring are really the heroes.

In a world where we live on screen, whether via video conference or social media, your skin is basically your most important accessory. Essentials are still important—foundation will always be your best bet at evening skin tone and a good blush adds a realistic flush to your cheeks—but there's so much more to layer into your makeup bag if you want to become that person who's distracting others doing video calls. The goal is healthy, glowy, and like you slept 12 hours or more (even the best ring lights can't fake that).

So, what's to be done when eight hours in between the sheets is an impossibility? Consider a classic powder like SHEGLAM’s Insta-Ready Face and Under Eye Setting Powder Duo for starters. The old-school favorite is anything but with a pressed and loose powders that set makeup and control shine, working harder and smarter. It’s an unsung makeup bag hero, able to create glowing-from-within energy while also controlling oil. Prior to powder, don’t skimp on all the products that support your foundation (like a primer and color-corrector palette). They’re the cherries on top of the skin sundae, and you'll appreciate them after you see the difference it makes in your next selfie session.