Your wedding day. It’s the date you’ll celebrate together for years to come, from richer and poorer, in sickness and in health. And, as your careers, family, and relationship grow, you and your partner will always have the memories and photos to look back on through life’s inevitable ups and downs.
Amazing wedding photos should capture two things: the unconditional love between the two of you and the beauty of your special moment together. As the cameras flash, you’ll be so glad you took the time to ensure your makeup was ready to last all day and night. Check out our tips and tricks for nailing your wedding day makeup, and create a long-lasting look you and yours can cherish forever.
Know Your Skin Type
Depending on your experience level when it comes to cosmetics, this can be a little difficult to determine. There are typically three unique skin types: dry, oily, and combination. Each has its own do’s and don’ts, so before you say, “I do,” make sure to determine what type of skin type you have.
If your skin is flaky in areas, you likely have dry skin. Reach for a luminous primer and foundation that will give your skin a natural glow. Base products with hyaluronic acid will provide much-needed hydration. Also, stick to cream blushes and contours, as these don’t cling to dry patches as easily. Take a dewy setting spray with you to the venue so that you can rehydrate as needed during your big day.
If your face is oily and shiny, use water-based primer and foundation. Make sure to use a setting powder, especially in your t-zone, as an added layer of oil control. Additionally, powdered blushes and brow products adhere better to oily skin and are less likely to look shiny. Consider carrying some blotting papers so that you can dab off any excess oil throughout the day.
Individuals with combination skin might have an oily t-zone and dry patches. If this describes your skin, use an oil-control primer on your forehead, nose, and chin. After you’ve applied your foundation, use a setting powder in just these areas, leaving the dryer parts of your face hydrated and glowy.
Invest in Quality Products
Before starting your wedding day journey, you need to choose reliable wedding makeup products and tools that will stay with you all day long. For example, waterproof foundation, eyeliner, and mascara will ensure your look is locked in. We also recommend avoiding products from companies with unethical business practices and, instead, using cosmetics that are mica and cruelty-free.
Tips For Making Wedding Makeup Last All Day
Glue-on lashes are fine for Halloween or a day out with friends, but for your special day, we recommend dropping the glue and going to a professional for a lash lift or extension. The results are natural-looking, beautiful lashes you can trust will look incredible all day and then some. The best part about working with a professional esthetician is you can discuss what extension length or thickness will best suit your desired look.
Investing in quality makeup products also includes bringing anti-microbial sculpting brushes into your wedding day arsenal. High-quality cosmetics are important for your flawless look, but with the proper application tools, your makeup is sure to look stunning.
Remember Your Primer
Chances are, you’ve been watching makeup tutorials from Instagram experts in preparation for your big day. Now that you have a look in mind, it’s important to begin your wedding transformation with primer.
Primer is essential for looks that last all day and can help brides with problem spots to apply more coverage. Primer creates a smooth layer between your skin and makeup. It can also reduce the visibility of pores and fine lines and help even out your skin tone. There are even primers on the market specifically for your lips, eyes, brows, and lashes.
Based on your unique skin type, choose a primer that will work with you—not against you. Once you’ve figured out what primers to use, you’ll notice reduced blemishes, a smoother skin texture, and a radiant all-day glow.
Finish with Setting Spray or Powder
Finish your look with either a setting spray or powder. Deciding between the two can be tricky, but it comes down to a matter of skin type and what sort of finish you’d like to achieve.
If you have shiny, oily skin or would like a matte finish, try a setting powder or mattifying spray. Setting powder absorbs any moisture that might occur throughout the ceremony and reception, ensuring you a natural look that doesn’t look greasy. Applying powder after your foundation helps keep it in place while also brightening your face.
Setting spray, on the other hand, is light and won’t accentuate dry skin. It can be used after your foundation, eye look, brows, and blush without getting cakey. Setting spray needs to dry, and too much setting spray can make non-waterproof cosmetics smear, so use it carefully.
Follow these steps, and you’ll create a look that complements you and your stunning wedding ensemble.
