Ever wonder why romantic restaurants are candlelit? It’s because everyone looks so much better in flattering light, and great dates are good for restaurants. (Hello, repeat customers!) Good lighting is just as important for Skype dates — or any type of video, for that matter.

“Daylight works really well,” says Chapman. “But make sure you are facing the light.” So, set your computer up in front of a window — you should be looking out. If you try to Skype with the window at your back, you’ll look like a dark blob. Avoid overhead light because it creates dark shadows — especially underneath your eyes — and all the concealer in the world won’t help fix that.