You will be the center of everyone’s attention for an entire day. You paid your photographer thousands of dollars to capture best photos that you want to treasure for a lifetime. It’s no surprise you want to look absolutely perfect on your big day. So here are my 10 Beauty Tips for Perfect Wedding Makeup.
1. START SKINCARE EARLY
The foundation for flawless makeup is great skin! You’re going to have to put some work into implementing a skincare routine well in advance of the big day. And if a pimple appears just before your wedding day, don’t touch it! Absolutely no popping or squeezing! Spot treat with a peroxide-based gel/cream or leave it to a professional. See a dermatologist or aesthetician to have them treat the problem area.
2. SLEEP & DRINK WATER
No amount of makeup can completely hide under eye puffiness and darkness caused by lack of sleep and fine lines caused by dehydration. Sleep at least 8 hours each night and drink at least 1/2 your body weight in water daily especially the week leading into your wedding. With proper hydration, the appearance of your skin will improve and have that amazing glow from within.
3. LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS
I know the cost-savings of doing your makeup by yourself could be tempting but if you are spending thousands on your photographer and even more on the whole event , it is worth spending a couple of dollars to have a pro makeup artist do your makeup this one special time. Not only do you deserve to be pampered and relaxed the hours leading into your “I do’s” but professionals know how to apply makeup that will last all day long and look amazing both in person and on camera. Once you find the right professional Los Angeles makeup artist, schedule a trial
4. GET THEM WHITE & BRIGHT
The perfect nude pink or bold red lip will look even better with bright white teeth. You’ll be smiling a bit in your face of makeup so, Remove yellow stains with a safe over-the-counter teeth whitening system. My favorite over-the-counter teeth whitening: Crest 3D Whitestrips
5. GROW & GIVE THEM SHAPE
In the weeks and months leading into your wedding, help your brows get fuller and your lashes longer by being gentle, not over-waxing or plucking and using serums that promote growth. The week of your wedding, get your eyebrows shaped by a trusted professional.
6. GET THE RED OUT
Make your eyes and the pretty eye shadow look your artist worked so hard to create, look even better by using a few eye drops to rid of any redness that your eyes may have from environmental factors. But make sure you apply drops before your makeup is applied. My favorite whitening eye drops: Lumify Redness Reliever Eye Drops
7. LET THEIR BE LIGHT
Reserve a spot for your makeup artist(s) near natural light. nothing is better than natural light. Give them a spot right near the windows.
8. SAY YES TO COLOR
The camera will only pick up a percentage of the pigment in your makeup and many photographers brighten photos to give them a unique feel and mood. Even if you are not a person who normally reaches for blush or lipstick, consider a soft but highly pigmented blush and lip color.
9. KEEP IT FAMILIAR
Do not try anything new – skincare, makeup, spray/self tan, lash extensions or anything else – less than 1 month before your wedding.
10. PACK A TOUCH-UP KIT
Many artists offer touch-up services but if that’s not in your budget, definitely create a touch-up kit that you can keep with you all night long for smudges, wear and shine. At the very least, pack a lip liner, a lipstick, blotting paper, cotton swabs and a translucent powder.