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The right make-up for a wedding is one of the many important elements to consider when planning for a wedding. Brides need to be conscious of this element as it completes and complements the overall look of her wedding ensemble. Professional wedding make-up artists study the craft of applying wedding make-up as this is different from fashion, film or photo-shoot make-up. Below are essential factors that a professional wedding make-artist needs to consider.

Study skin types-It's advisable to study and assess a skin type before even choosing a wedding look or deciding on a professional wedding make-up artist. This will also help the bride decide on the type and artist. Skin types can be anywhere from dry, oily, prone to break-outs. Skin types may also mean complexion type. These include fair, olive, medium fair, or dark. Of course wedding make-up is different for each nationality; Asians, Caucasians, African-American and Latin-Americans all require complementing colors and palettes.

Research on styles- Today there are various make-up styles for every type wedding.
The make-up will depend on the time, place or theme of the wedding. Beach or other destination weddings will require summer palettes. Evening weddings needs make-up that is slightly dramatic but not heavy. Formal weddings entail wedding make-up that looks polished and smooth.
Artist rapport and personality-The wedding make-up artist's rapport and personality is a major consideration when deciding on the make-up. It's important to relate well with the bride. The artist will be working in close proximity to her from the pre-wedding preparations right up to the reception festivities.




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A wedding day is an auspicious and important day in the life of every bride and it is natural for each one to want to look their fabulous best, yet retain some of their inherent everyday charm. Since there will be photographs and different lighting, bridal makeup needs to be out of the ordinary. A bride should be beautiful and not overdone. It is love that makes her beautiful and not the makeup artist. She's the star and has to look like a dream, her face translucent, soft and glowing.

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Bridal Make up Tips

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Use heavy-pigmented cream foundation and layer it with powder foundation to make the skin look smoother.

2. Use powder foundation on neck, ears and chest too so that you don't seem to have a painted face.

3. Use a concealer shade similar to the foundation and blend both well.

4. Learn some camouflage makeup tricks and buy its products to use on your big day.

5. If you have combination skin, use water based foundation and a dry sponge.

6. Hide the under eye circles by applying concealer. Blend it towards the nose and use downward strokes.

7. For a perfect eye shape, use a small brush to blend a medium tone color from just below the brow arch downwards in a semi-circle motion.

8. Use light peach eye shadow as eyelid base.

9. Choose lip liner that blends easily with lipstick for that soft glossy look that looks good in photographs too.

10. Place the focus on the face either on eyes or on lip and underplay the other with neutral pink or brown shades.

11. Thin and small lips look more sensuous with light lip colors while fuller lips can use deep shades.

On The D-Day

1. It is always advisable to synchronize your makeup with the bridal outfit and jewelry. If they are extremely heavy, then you should prefer to get light makeup done on the D-day.

2. The time of your wedding also has a bearing on the type and amount of makeup. For instance, heavy makeup looks good at night, but will make you seem very odd under the harsh rays of the sun.

3. If your wedding has been scheduled for spring/summer, bright, pastel shades will work the best. For a winter wedding, warmer and deeper shades will be a better option.

4. Though your bridal makeup needs to be heavier and more dramatic than the one you do for usual parties, it should no be so heavy that it makes you look like a made-up doll.

5. Since it is your wedding, you will be photographed a lot. Remember, foundations will yellow tones work best with flash photography. While, the ones with pink tones will make you look too pale.

6. Always go for a lip-liner that is the same shade as your lipstick. Otherwise, you might end up with a lip-line that is too noticeable. At the same time, always stick to long-lasting lipsticks, for your wedding.

7. Remember, you have to balance the eye makeup with lip makeup. In case you want to go for dramatic eyes, go for a light-color lip shade. If you are using a dark lipstick, it is better to have natural, light eyes.

8. Never ever forget to apply the foundation on your neck, back, ears and other exposed areas of the body as well. Otherwise, your face will look painted on and your beauty - artificial.

9. It is advisable to go for a light dusting of translucent powder, so that your face does not end up shining too much. You can also apply bronzing powder to warm your skin tone and get a natural glow.

10. Ask your sister, friend or some other female relative to carry a powder compact, tissues and lipstick for you. This will help you do the touch ups, especially if your wedding is going to be a long affair.





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As a Wedding Make up Artist, I am asked these questions on a regular basis.

Q - Should I do my own make-up or have it done for me? What are the potential pitfalls of each option?

A - This is really a big consideration. A professional make-up artist can show you new ideas and products that you might not have considered. Having done on the day also allows you to sit back relax, get pampered and really enjoy the day. If you are using a professional make-up artist on the Big Day have a trial run well in advance so you feel confident and comfortable with your look. This is the time for any fine tuning.

If you decide to do it yourself, why not take advantage of the many cosmetic companies who offer free bridal makeovers. That way you can pick and choose what's best for you. Take your time applying your make-up.

Q - Should I go for my usual daytime make-up on the big day?

A - The best tip I could and do give any bride is 'look like you', just more polished.

If you try to go heavier or softer than your regular make-up then you'll only feel uncomfortable on the day.

And worst, you'll look back at the photos and dislike them. If you want to try out different looks then 2 or 3 months before your wedding is the time to start experimenting. You definitely don't want to leave it to your Wedding Day and don't do it any earlier unless you are certain your skin tone won't change.

You should look like you only better. So, if you don't wear much make-up don't be tempted to pile it on and if you like your make-up strong don't opt for a soft natural look, you won't feel right.

You should take into consideration your dress (the style), the time of day you are getting married, the flowers, any accessories and time of year.

Q - I am having 4 bridesmaids with different skin tones and I want them all to look great.

What colours tend to look best on pale skin / olive-toned and black skins?

A - These days there are no hard and fast rules. If you want them all to look similar then you should stick to neutral shades. By that I don't just mean the colours from the brown family. These days shades purple, charcoal and navy are considered neutral tones as well because they flatter all skin tones and don't overpower. Be guided by the colours you have chosen for your wedding theme. You shouldn't try to match but toning in with the colours looks great. You can choose different hues of the same colour depending on your bridesmaids' complexion. Remember the paler the skin tone the lighter the shade and the deeper the skin tone the darker the colour. You can experiment with different looks. Sometimes what you think won't work actually looks fantastic.

Q - How far do you think my wedding dress style should dictate my choice of
make-up?

A - The wedding dress style does play quite a big role in how your make-up should look. For example if your dress is soft and floaty and your make-up heavy with strong colours it would look wrong. Other things you must take into consideration are the time of year, the time of day and location. A dramatic smoky evening make-up will look too heavy if you are getting married in a tropical country on the beach.

Q - What do I do if I discover a big blemish on the morning of my big day?

A - First don't worry it can be hidden. Here is my easy guide.

1) You only need to apply a small amount of concealer in order to cover spots and blemishes effectively. Start by applying an oil free foundation or a tinted moisturiser.

2) Next, using a concealer brush or cotton bud, dot concealer on to the blemish. The yellow toned concealers in my Conceal & Contour Palette will neutralise any redness.

3) Finish by patting gently with the Universal Yellow Powder.

Q - How can I make sure my make-up stays put all day?

A - To make your make-up last primers are a must. Primers come in different types according to your requirements. If you have an oily complexion or an oily t-zone you will want to use an Anti-Shine Primer to stop shine and keep your make-up on longer. If you want to lessen the appearance of fine lines, open pores and keep your make-up on longer then you need my Foundation Primer. Don't be put off by the word Foundation you can still benefit from its skin perfecting, even if you only wear tinted moisturizer or just concealer. Eye shadow primers or bases will help keep your shadow looking great and crease free. You could try long lasting products (foundation, eye shadow and lipstick). Or you could try layering. This is what I do when making up any of my brides. First I apply a primer appropriate for their skin type. Then Crystal Taupe Eye Shine as a base followed by eye shadow. Waterproof mascara is a must. Next I apply 2 types of blush, a cream or cream to powder blush with sweep a powder blush in a matching colour over the top. I then either use a lip stain or fill in the lips with a lip pencil and add a pop of gloss to the centre of the lips. But most importantly of all, whether you use long-lasting or regular products, take your time applying your make-up.

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