Passport Photo: This Is The Secret to Getting the One You’ll Love for the Next 10 Years

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that has gone viral for being the secret to looking as good as possible in a passport photo, which is known for being unforgiving.

The #passportmakeup hashtag has garnered an astounding 385.3 million views on TikTok and sees no signs of stopping.The secret to mastering the perfect passport photograph is all down to “symmetry” according to beauty content creator , who went viral for her videos that detail how to achieve the look (one of which is currently on 25.3 millions views).

In order to successfully bypass the one-dimensional lighting of the booth and radiate through the dullness—a little extra time, effort, and product is required on picture day.

The result? A lifted, elevated makeup look that's in full glam territory, while still conveying an air of effortlessness. Once you’ve followed these steps, you’ll be left with a passport photograph to be proud of for the next 10 or so years but will still leave you recognizable on your makeup-free travels.Here we explore the key elements of the trend and how to best achieve this look with help from renowned makeup artist .“My favorite products for creating the perfect passport photo glam are products that are light but elevate the skin immediately,” says Mariélle.