Bridal Beauty Tips

Naturally you'll want to look as lovely as you can on your wedding day – it's the day you've been planning for months! So here’s a few tips to get you started.

When it comes to choosing the right wedding day make-up there are several rules to follow. Most importantly, you should choose products and a look that you are comfortable with. Try not to overdo things as your dress will exaggerate bold colours and make them look bolder.

Have an over-the-counter consultation with a classy cosmetics range, by all means. Discuss any skin problems and find out which of the good-quality skin-care preparations will suit your skin.

Well in advance of the big day you should try to develop a skin care regime. Cleanse, tone and moisture every day and invest in good quality products to take special care of your skin. At a time when you have so many things to organise it's easy to overlook the basics. It might seem obvious but the importance of regular sleep, fresh air and exercise can not be overemphasised.

DIY or Professional Wedding Day Make Up?

Hiring a make up artist for the day can be a good idea, make sure you take your time to find the right person - ask to see examples of their previous work. They may have a website or a portfolio for you to look through. Bridal Beauty Consultants and Bridal Makeup Artists around the UK

What to Take with You on the Big Day

Make sure your equip your chief bridesmaid with all you need for beauty touch-ups during the day. Lip-gloss, blusher and tissues for emergencies are all essentials. And don't suffer a shiny face in your photos. Keep a powder/foundation compact at hand and apply with a small brush to avoid the ‘cakey’ look! Tuck a tissue down your dress or up your sleeve... just in case!

Eye Make Up

It used to be 'in vogue' to match your eye shadow with the dress and wedding day theme - but you should pay more attention to your skin tone. Every persons' skin is different and a colour that matches your theme won't necessarily suit.

Waterproof mascara is a must on this emotional day, but don't forget you'll need a special eye make-up remover to get it off at the end of the night. Eyeliner pencil and mascara give the eyes the emphasis needed for the photographs. Brown/black and navy mascara can really open the eyes.

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Nars Liquid Eyeliner This liquid eyeliner provides long-lasting colour in a cream base perfect for effortless application and ultimate control. The gorgeous, intense colour comes in a variety of hues that can be blended, used for precision lining or for a lash thickening effect. £20.50 >> more info

Too Faced - Duo Eye shadow These dynamic duos have been created in the true Hollywood tradition and meet the highest formulation standards to ensure long-wear, glamorous colour and effortless eye shadow options. Too Faced Eye Shadow Duos cast a glamorous, sparkling starlet shade – highlighter- for accentuating, adding all-over shimmer and for creating a brightening effect in the corner of the eye, with the perfectly matched, rich and powerful co-star – crease & shadow colour drenched in pigment and crease resistant £11.50 >> more info

Clarins Waterproof Eye Pencil This premium eyeliner will provide lasting colour you can rely on. This eye pencil has a glide-on texture for quick and precise application. - Helps preserve the delicate eye area from dehydration and free radicals. - Smudge tip applicator provides colour and intensity control. Contains: - Allantoin, Shea Butter, Rosemary and Vitamin E - Volatile Oils (sets colour) - Hydrophobic waxes (leaves a waterproof film) - Available in Black, Brown, Violet and Grey £12.50 more details >>

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