A Bride's Guide to Flawless Makeup
Wedding-day makeup will most likely be the most important set of foundation, primers, eye colors and blush that you'll ever wear in your life. Although some brides may be too jittery to draw a straight liquid line, some are brave enough to do it themselves. After reading the tips and products you need below, check out 12 More Makeup Tips Every Bride Should Know.
Eyes
Tip: Do your eyes first-it's easier to fix a makeup goof or wipe away dark shadows without messing up your entirely made-up face.
An eye base: it acts as a primer and is especially great for oily lids. It also helps even out skin tone and increases the staying power of your shadow and liner.
Waterproof makeup : even if you swear you won't cry, the flood gates could very well let loose. You'll want to be concentrating on your vows, not worrying if your eye makeup is running all over your face.
An eyebrow pencil: filled in brows frame your eyes and finish the whole picture. When choosing a color, always go a shade or two lighter than your own natural eyebrow hair since the object is to create a shadow.
Face
Tip: Use a damp sponge when applying liquid makeup rather than your fingertips since your digits could leave behind oil and bacteria. Apply foundation by stippling (not wiping) the sponge across the skin. When a sponge is damp, it's less likely to absorb as much product, saving you money in the end.
A primer: it'll make your makeup go on smoother and last with you all day and night. Apply it after your moisturize and before your foundation. Try L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, $12.95
Concealer: put this on after your foundation, since doing so beforehand could leave you looking cakey. Your concealer choice depends on what you're covering-blemishes, broken capillaries and other red spots are best covered with an oil-free, pigmented, thicker concealer with hints of yellow. For under your eyes, choose a shade with a hint of peach to contrast the blue and purple undertones. You should use a formula that's emollient and creamy because there are no oil glands there.
Cheeks
Tip: When you smile, the apple of your cheek pops out. Place your blush right there and blend into your temple - this will make it look like you're naturally flushing.
Cream blush: It goes on sheer and looks healthy and fresh. If you want more staying power, try layering a powder blush on top of it.
Lips
Tip: Put lip balm on your lips before gloss or lipstick so they're not dry and flaky. Then, fill in your entire lip with a lip pencil, which will hold the color longer. A slew of lip stains are out on shelves now, and the staying power of most is hours. Bonus-no lipstick on your teeth!
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