Everyone knows a woman’s wedding day is one of the most important and why not learn a few tricks on how to make that gorgeous face radiate even more!
Here are a few of my favorite tricks to help the bride look her best on that special day:
1. Prep – The base of your beauty is your skin. Be sure to always stick to a good skincare regimen, i.e. cleanse, scrub, tone and hydrate! To get your skin really looking its best for the big day, treat yourself to a professional facial service that includes a light peel or microdermabrasion about 1-2 weeks before the actual wedding day, that way your skin will be glowing and fresh!
2. Groom – Shape brows to give an instantly polished look! Visit a professional esthetician to obtain a basic brow shape. This will also clean up any stragglers underneath the brow. If you have naturally thinning brows or have gone overboard with tweezing at home, you can fill them in with a pencil or powder. Choose a color the same or one shade lighter that your hair color, using natural thin brush strokes to fill in any needed areas.
3. Conceal – Shh, we won’t tell! Use a concealer on any blemish marks, scars, under eye circles or other areas that might need a bit more coverage. This will act as a great base on those imperfections under foundation.
4. Base – Test foundations beforehand that best fit your skin needs. For dry skin, look for creamy hydrating formulas with light-reflecting particles for a more luminous look. Combination skin should try oil-free or cream to powder foundation which can fight shine but also leave a soft finish to the skin. Oily or acne-prone skin tones should try an oil-free liquid foundation or tinted moisturizer. Avoid heavy formulas which will create an overabundance of oil on top of the skin.
5. Emphasize – Highlight a few key areas by dusting a light colored powder with a hint of shimmer (avoid real glitter) on the tops of the cheekbones, underneath the brow bone and the inner corners of the eyes. Also great on the collarbone area for those brides with strapless gowns.
6. Shade – Sweep a bronzer a shade or two darker than your normal skin tone underneath your blush. Use a “C” motion while applying, blending well, to define the cheekbones.
7. Define – After applying eye shadow, use dark eye liner (creams are best for staying put) on the upper lash line to really thicken the lashes and open up the eye. For smaller eyes, you may also want to line the inner rim of the lower lash line with a white pencil. This will give the illusion of bigger brighter eyes!
8. Mascara – Apply a waterproof thickening and lengthening mascara to the top and bottom lashes. Wiggling the brush from root to tip when applying will ensure every lash is coated creating a feathery look. Use a clean mascara wand or plastic lash brush to remove any clumps.
9. Falsies – Adding false eyelashes are a must for any event where photos will be taken. Make sure the length of the strip lashes is a few millimeters shorter than the length of the eye; trim the strip with brow scissors if needed. Starting from the outer corner of the eye glue lashes at the base of your natural lash line and let them set. Reapply eye liner if needed and add a coat of mascara to really blend the falsies in with your naturals. This will enhance the eyes and give the bride an absolute wow factor!
10. Finishing Touch – Add a pop of color to the lip! For long-lasting wear, line and fill in lips with a lip pencil, followed by a layer of matching lipstick. Blot the lips lightly on a tissue to remove any excess product and finish with a coat of clear or same shade gloss.
Voila! Here comes the bride!
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