Wedding Day Makeup

As a licensed cosmetologist, I see many mistakes made by our brides when it comes to their wedding day makeup. So here are some tips you can use to help make your makeup application just perfect!

#1 Thing To Remember
As a rule you just want to glamorize your everyday look not change it completely!

Waterproof It
Choose a mascara that's waterproof; it lasts longer and hold up better during any wedding day tears.

Lashes
Don’t be afraid to enhance your eyes with some glamorous lashes, they can make a huge difference in the way you look! If your going to doll-it-up then always do a test run and make sure your comfortable with the feeling and look they give you. You don’t want to try them for the first time on your big day, because removal is not easy and can leave very clumpy lashes.

On the Line
Charcoal, navy, or mahogany are your best options for eyeliner for a day wedding. Black or brown works best for night weddings and dramatic effects.

Lighten Up
Use a white shadow as a highlighter on your brow bone if you have light skin; a warmer light peach or vanilla shade will suit deeper complexions. But please remember the highlighter is supposed to be just that and shouldn’t be used as white eye shadow, less is usually better.


Give Them Shape
Do contour your eyes, but avoid using color that's too dense (it can detract from your eyes themselves). Generally 2-3 shades darker then your eye shadow works best!

Don't Forget Your Eyebrows
Define your brows with a pencil or shadow that matches your hair color. And for those of you who have thick eyebrows, a spritze of hair spray will do the trick to make sure your eyebrows hold that perfect shape all day long.


Do Blush
Blush is an absolute must! A pop of color on your cheeks is like an instant facelift. For fairer skin, a pink tone will work; those with deeper skin tones can choose a rosier hue. For best application, apply while smiling to the apple of your cheeks brushing upwards towards your hair line.


Leave That Blemish Alone
If you have a blemish or breakout just before your wedding day, keep your hands away from your face, there’s nothing worse then a swollen, bleeding, red mark on your face for all those wedding day photos. If your really concerned about your blemish, see a dermatologist.


Lighting
For your makeup application, natural light is best. If possible, set up an application table near a window. And always go outside and check your face before you put all the makeup away. Outside lighting will really help you see where you need to add more, or blend better.

Even It Out
Use bronzing powder on your chest, into your hairline, and neck if you need to even out your skin tone with your face -- it will make your skin more luminous and ensure that your face doesn't look too different from your body. Warning: Be very careful with bronzer! It will stain your dress and is almost impossible to remove.

Lipstick and Gloss
Choose a lip color that's a bit bright. Pale nude or brown lip hues can make you appear washed out in photos, particularly since you'll be wearing white. If you normally wear a neutral hue, wear it as your base with a pink or rose color on top. If you normally wear dark lipstick, use that as your base and apply a lighter sheer pink on top to give you a lift. Stay away from super wet glossy lips, not the best for your photos. My advice: use a chapstick instead!


Touch Ups
Even if you mix various lip colors when applying your makeup, be sure to have one great lipstick to carry with you for touchups. But remember you’ll be kissing your soon to be husband and guests all day, so too much lipstick can be real bad too. Take it from me, you don’t want your husband to look like he’s wearing red lipstick also.

If you have any questions about your day-of makeup, please don’t hesitate to ask!