It was inevitable, really. Whatever the evening news anchor does, so must everyone else, right? Regardless of the answer to that inquiry, a new report has found that cosmetics once reserved for making on-screen celebrities look their best in high-definition are now finding their way into caboodles of everyday Earthlings. Even generic makeup outlets such as Sephora are now offering up a variety of HD makeup to folks who will never, ever see their face on the tube. HD makeup, which stands out by including particles that reflect light rather than absorb it, seems to be the latest trend in the highly volatile makeup industry, though some experts are questioning the need for Sam and Sally to go to such extremes. Pish-posh, we say -- they're just preparing for their big break on Super Hi-Vision.

In what is quite possibly the most exclamation point-laden press release of 2008 thus far, Dan Read Cosmetics is introducing its triumphant entry into the world of HD cosmetics. Contrary to DRC's proclamation, however, its Silver Screen Series actually isn't the "first" makeup designed for HDTV, but it will hide facial flaws from the discerning eye of the high-definition camera. Unfortunately, there's entirely more hype than actual details about this stuff, but we are told to expect the lineup on QVC sometime this year!

Sure, we've heard just how little talking heads enjoy being positioned squarely in front of a high-definition camera, but now it looks like relief is on the way from a few big names in the cosmetics industry. Reportedly, over a dozen brands have either recently launched or are planning to introduce lines of makeup aimed at making you look stellar whenever your face gets captured on an HD camera / camcorder. Believe it or not, even the likes of Cargo and Dior are getting in on the fun with their blu-ray Collection and High Definition Serum Foundation, respectively. Granted, even analysts in the biz admit that a good chunk of this stuff is simply marketing hoopla, but you know increased resolution is having an impact on society when "HD Liquid Crystal Pigments" start showing up in foundation.

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It's all but unanimous that sports programming looks entirely more appealing in high definition than in SD, but for folks on the other side of the cameras, adding all that detail can be intimidating, if not embarrassing. While the "grain structure of film allows for a softness" that lends a hand in covering up the not-so-attractive signs of aging, HD cameras tend to capture that raw, unassailable truth that some celebrities are less than fond of. Diane Sawyer, the 61-year old host of ABC's Good Morning America, reportedly acknowledged that the puffiness under her eyes could no long be covered up, as viewers looking on in HD "could see every flaw." To combat the newfangled "problem" posed to many on-camera stars, makeup firms are devising new "airbrushing" techniques to add glamor and remove blemishes without looking like a shot of Botox gone horribly awry. Interestingly, reports indicated that viewers tended to enjoy the rough, disclosing look on men, but would rather see dames looking their best through those pixel-packed lenses. Nevertheless, HD cameras are making flaws more and more noticeable, and apparently causing quite the ruckus from overly concerned celebrities all the same, but hey, that's the price you pay for being in the (1080i) limelight.

While we were watching last weeks Earl for Easter Eggs (I didn't notice any), maybe we should have been checking another one of our favorite high definition shows more closely, Lost. Luckily TV Squad is more than willing to dissect each frame looking for clues about the survivors, the mysterious island they are on and the Dharma Initiative.

After careful (re)viewing they noticed a date in the future on an X-ray shown during Jack's flashback. A mistake/red herring or something more? Additionally, during that episode some viewers could see the makeup covering Jack's tattoo, wonder why that is. Maybe they should have called our friends at Numeric Proof or they wanted us to notice.

I can't call it, but rest assured, I'll be going over Grey's Anatomy tonight with a fine toothed comb.

Finally. I mean gosh, what do we have to do in order to make these actresses look like they did in SDTV; 'cause when their respective shows went to HDTV, WOW. We all knew that the stars put makeup on before going in front of the camera but in high definition, you can see that it is caked on. One solution is to have the stuff airbrushed on. The other is to get it from Numeric Proof. (french)

They have developed the stuff from two years of research and is specifically made for the digital medium. It allows the skin to breath and remain natural for the images.

Truthfully folks, I know nothing about makeup but I have seen the need for this and am glad that someone that does know about makeup noticed as well.