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Bridal Makeup Articles: Wedding day makeup Tips
Your
wedding day will see you be the centre of attention for the entire day.
Everyone will be looking at you so you want to look your best. From putting
on the veil, kissing your husband and dancing, your makeup will be
disturbed. As your make-up plays an important role in complimenting your
features, gown and accessories, it is important to try look your best.
To ensure that your makeup looks fantastic, use a professional make up
artist. Make sure you have a trial a few months before your wedding day.
Skin
Your skin is the basis for your wedding day makeup as this is where it all
begins. Make sure you drink plenty of water and stay out of the sun in the
weeks leading up the wedding. If you don't already use lip balm and moisturizer, now is the time to start.
These items will help to keep your skin refreshed. Lip balm will moisturize
your lips which is helpful because colour fades unevenly on dry lips.
For brides with oily skin, be sure to avoid any harsh skin treatments as
these can actually increase the amount of oil in your skin. A better
alternative is to being a skin care routine with cleansers and balancers
made specifically for your skin type.
Don't be afraid to experiment with makeup in the months leading up to the
wedding. You should aim to have your makeup choices made at
least a month before the wedding so that you can be sure you do not have
nasty reactions to new products.
Get your last regular facial a week before the wedding. If you rarely have
facials, don't get one within a month of the wedding. Use a handkerchief tucked in the bouquet to wipe lipstick from your groom's
mouth after the kiss
Base
Now that your skin is looking fantastic, you'll want a flawless complexion:
It is a good idea to apply some moisturiser about twenty minutes before you
start to apply your makeup. This will help to reduce slide.
Use some concealer underneath your eyes. If you anticipate that you'll be
doing some crying, look for an oil-based concealer.
If your usual foundation wears away easily, try to find a formula with a
little oil in it as this will help. Complete your foundation with face
powder.
Cheeks
For a blushing bride look that doesn't disappear and fizzle out during the
ceremony, use a powder-based blush because they will usually last longer
than cream blushes.
Eyes
Keep your eyes looking fantastic on your wedding day with the tips below.
Don't ever pluck or wax brows the day of the wedding. There's always the
chance overdoing it and you could develop red rashes.
A good effect is to use eye shadow primer before putting on the eye colour
and apply a neutral shadow over the eye. This will give you a softer more
natural look. Prep your eyelids with an eyeshadow base or a little face
powder. Use an off-white pencil inside the lower rims of the eyes to
brighten them
Apply two coats of waterproof mascara. Let each coat dry for a few seconds
before applying the next layer. If you you think you'll cry a lot, leave
your lower lashes clean and you will reduce the smudging.
Another idea you might like to try is an eyelash perm. They will last for
about nine weeks.
Lips
If there's one thing you can bank on, it's that you will be doing a lot of
kissing on your wedding day. This means you'll need a lip colour that will
last. For a long lasting, kissable look, try the hints below.
Be sure to use a colour that looks good with your hair and eye colour and
use lip liner in the same colour family. First outline your lips, then fill
them in for an extra layer of colour. Use a matte or longwearing lipstick
because you don't want to be constantly reapplying your makeup during the
day.
Layer lip products, such as primer, balm, or lacquer to help to make the
lipstick stay on
Always brush your teeth before hand to ensure clean, fresh teeth.
Apply your lipstick with a lip brush. First one layer of lipstick, blot with
a tissue, and apply the second layer.
Be sure to have makeup remover ready for mistakes. You all know that lippy
doesn't just wipe off. Especially not off that beautiful white gown!
Test Your Makeup
Make sure you test your makeup approximately two weeks before your wedding.
This will give you time to make any adjustments. Keep your makeup on for the
duration of a meal, and see how you look after a few hours. You might even
want to get a spray bottle and spritz some water on your face to simulate
tears. This will help you determine if your makeup has the staying power you
will need.
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