BEAUTY AND MAKEUP TIPS
THE OBVIOUS
Your wedding day is not the time to try new looks, nor are the weeks before the time to start a new beauty regime. Continue to use familiar products and colors. If you don’t normally wear much make-up, consult a professional, and start using the products regularly at least 6 weeks before your wedding day. This will ensure that you and your skin are comfortable with the products and will help to avoid any unwanted surprises.
PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKE-UP
Many brides elect to have a professional do their and the wedding party’s make-up and hair. Employing a professional certainly has its advantages. They have an assortment of products, are familiar with what works best in different lighting and in photographs, and know how to bring out one’s individual beauty. If you choose this route, have a rehearsal session, keep the make-up on most of the day to develop a comfort level with the look and guarantee that you feel and look your best. Shop around for a professional and ask your friends for recommendations.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
Photographs and video require that you wear a little more makeup than usual, however, this does no mean to over do it. The key is to layer the same color to add definition and depth, and to make sure that all makeup is blended well.
A few pointers:
- Use matte products. Matte shades absorb light rather than reflect it. Therefore they minimize shine as well as faint lines and imperfections.
- Liberally apply powder, as flash photography can also make one look shiny.
- Eyebrows and eyelashes tend to fade away in photographs. Define and fill in your brows with an eyeshadow that matches your hair. (You’ll find that shadows create a more natural look than eyebrow pencils.) Use an eyelash curler before applying mascara, and then bring eyelashes out by using an extra coat of mascara and making sure that each lash is separated.
- Further define your eyes by applying a bone or white shadow directly under you brow bone.
- Use water-resistant and smudge proof mascara.
- Apply powder and blush on neck and neckline area for consistent skin tone.
- Use glare-proof lenses if you will be wearing eyeglasses.
- Lips also tend to fade in photographs. Use a shade or two darker than your regular shade.
- Make sure the area under your brow is clean and stray hairs have been removed.
- Don’t match eye shadow with eye color. This will diminish rather than enhance your eye color.
- Avoid pink, light blue or frost around your eyes. These colors create a tired appearance.
- Don’t use fuchsia or hot pink lipsticks or blush.
SKINCARE
You should begin planning your bridal beauty care at least six months in advance. You’ll want to begin your skin care regimen as soon as possible so your skin has a healthy, natural glow for the day of your wedding. Visit a salon or research local estheticians to assist you with a helpful skin care regimen to achieve that perfect skin.
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