There is perhaps no day in a woman’s life more important than her wedding day — especially when it comes to beauty. And because it may seem daunting to take charge of your makeup for the big day without consulting a professional, Claire from Ultimakeover is here to ensure that each and every bride feels her best!
“As a makeup artist, I always get asked about what products to use and how to best apply bridal makeup. Brides are becoming more independent — they’re really taking hold of their ‘getting ready’ process to save money and stay true to their own style at the same time. I know the pressure to not poke your eye out can be frightening, but with some practice and knowledge of the right products, achieving a gorgeous makeup look on your wedding day is incredibly doable!”
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PREP
1. Remove all dirt and oil from skin by washing your face thoroughly with Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Cleansing Gel ($38).
2. Apply a hydrating moisturizer like Trilane Intensive Repair ($49.99) to skin to give it a smooth-looking surface.
3. Next, add face primer to create a flawless canvas for face makeup. A primer is going to fill in fine lines, diminish the appearance of redness and keep your makeup lasting all day long. It’s a very important step for the big day! MAC ‘Prep + Prime’ Natural Radiance Base ($40) is a great option.
4. Swipe an eyeshadow primer like NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base ($25) across your lids. This will act as a glue for eyeshadow and intensify its colors even more. -
EVEN OUT
1. Choose a foundation with excellent coverage and no SPF to apply all over the skin — our favorite is Make Up Forever HD Invisible Cover Foundation ($42).
2. Take care of any blemishes or dark circles still visible with a long-wearing concealer like MAC ‘Pro Longwear’ Concealer ($19).
3. Liquid makeup should be set so that it lasts. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($35) is awesome because it works on any skin tone. Be sure to apply minimally under the eyes so that it doesn’t cake up! -
DEFINE
1. Use Anastasia Brow Wiz ($21) to fill in brows. Use the shade closest to your hair color for a natural yet defined look.
2. Three eyeshadow colors to work with for the big day is plenty. Grab a Lorac PRO Palette ($42) and choose a light tone for the lid, a medium tone for the crease, and a dark tone to define the outer corners.
3. For definition, line eyes with a long-wearing black eyeliner like Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($24). Winging out the eyeliner gives the illusion of a lifted eye, which is very flattering.
4. Apply false lashes along the top of your lash line for a dramatic effect. Red Cherry #217 False Lashes ($9.89) are our favorites.
5. Dust a warm bronzer — we love Physicians Formula Multi-Colored Pressed Powder ($13.99) — along the slopes of the cheeks.
6. Cream blush is a gorgeous choice for the wedding day because it enhances the bride’s glow and stays on really well. Try NYX Cream Blush in “Tea Rose” ($5.99).
7. Use a lip product that won’t smudge. You want something long-wearing and neutral to complement the rest of the makeup. L’Oréal Infallible Never Fail Lip Gloss in “Barely Nude” ($9.99) is the perfect shade.
8. Set makeup with a finishing spray such as Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray ($14) to lock everything in place all day long.
