It’s your wedding day. Dressed in your dreamlike gown, you walk down the aisle. Everyone in the room turns to look at you. Then you reach the end and you find your soon-to-be husband looking at you in adoration and anticipation. It’s the day most girls have been dreaming about forever. With all the eyes upon you on your wedding day, the last thing you want to think about is your make-up failing you, your mascara smudging or your lipstick fading.
Wedding makeup is a key factor that will help you look flawless on your big day. With tons of makeup artists and aisles filled with products, it’s hard to choose what will work best for you. Let’s start before the wedding day is even near.
If you’re not going to hire a professional makeup artist that will provide the products, make sure you know what will work and what won’t. Try different products at makeup counters and speak to the employees of makeup stores. Most likely they will give you samples, or offer to give you a makeover with some of their products. You can get a taste of what the products are like before even buying them.
If you are going to hire a professional, have a test consultation before the big day. This will give you ample time to change what you don’t like.
On the morning of your wedding, before you or a professional applies your makeup, make sure that your face is clean and free of any dirt. If you washed your face in the morning and it’s been a few hours, try a gentle cleansing wipe to rid any dirt off your face. This will make sure that the makeup won’t clump.
You’ll want to apply your eye makeup first. If any eye shadows, mascara or eyeliner should smudge, you can easily clean it up with makeup remover, without ruining your concealer.
If you are more of a traditional bride, you’ll want your makeup to be subtle and classic, yet naturally stunning. Try to stick with neutral eye shadows and shimmers. Or go bold with bright colors pick what best suites your personality. Just remember to wear waterproof mascara! Pick a liquid or powder concealer, depending on how dry or oily your skin is. Finish off your look with lipstick and lip-gloss for some shine. Once you reach the end of the aisle, the only thing you’ll be thinking about is your groom. Because who wants to worry about smudged, fading makeup?