As the big day approaches and the excitement grows you may find yourself having many things to think about and your makeup is most certainly one of those.
Every bride wants to look and feel confident and stunning. While your dress and hairstyle play a significant role, your makeup can truly elevate your bridal look to perfection and make your beauty shine in your wedding pictures.
Whether you’re hiring a professional makeup artist or doing it yourself, here are 10 makeup tips to ensure you achieve a flawless bridal look on your special day.
1. ...But first, Skincare:
Great makeup starts with great skin. Daily cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and regular exfoliating will help create a smooth canvas for makeup application. If possible book a facial one to two weeks before the big day.
2. Prime your skin:
While I'm not a fan of it for everyday use primer is a crucial step in every occasion where we need a perfect long lasting makeup look, a real must on your wedding day. Choose a primer that suits your skin type, mattifying for oily/combo skin, smoothing to minimize texture, hydrating and glowy for dry and dull skin.
3. Get that Flawless Base:
Since you're probably going to get photographed on this special day it's not the right day for sheer foundation and natural complexion.
Achieve a flawless base by applying a medium to full coverage foundation evenly all over your face and blending it seamlessly into your neck and hairline. Don't forget concealer your best friend to cover any blemishes or dark circles, ensuring a perfectly even complexion.
4. Focus on the Eyes:
Your eyes are the focal point of your bridal look. Use neutral eyeshadows that complement your skin tone and dress color. Define your eyes with waterproof eyeliner and volumizing mascara to make them pop in photos.
5. Say yes to Lashes:
Don't pass on false lashes! Whatever look you decide to go for lashes will define and accentuate your eyes and make them pop in pictures. You can opt for delicate ones if you want a natural look.
6. Frame your Eyes:
Well-groomed eyebrows enhance your eyes and frame your face. Fill in any sparse areas with a brow pencil or powder, and set them in place with a clear brow gel for a polished finish.
7. Get the bridal Flush:
A soft blush adds a healthy freshness to your face and completes your bridal makeup look. Choose a blush shade that complements your skin tone and apply it to the apples of your cheeks for a youthful flush.
8. Time to shine:
Highlighter is phenomenal for achieving a radiant bridal glow. Apply it to the high points of your face, such as your cheekbones, brow bones, cupid's bow and the tip of your nose, to add luminosity and dimension to your complexion.
9. Timeless Lips:
Select a classic lip color that will look beautiful in both photos and person. Neutral shades like soft pinks, peaches, and mauves are universally flattering and complement a wide range of bridal looks.
10. Ready, Set, Glow! :
To ensure your makeup stays put throughout the celebration, finish your look with a setting spray. A few spritzes of setting spray will lock in your makeup, keeping it fresh and flawless from your walk down the aisle to the last dance of the night.
By following these 10 makeup tips, you can achieve a flawless bridal look that will leave you feeling confident, beautiful, and ready to say “I do” on your wedding day.
If you're still on the lookout for a makeup artist, I'm here to lend a hand on your big day.
id be thrilled to be a part of making your wedding day even more special helping you feel beautifully confident!
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
