Bride Makeup - The Best Tips for Wedding Makeup & Airbrush Tanning

You're walking down the aisle, your groom smiles at you, and everyone's watching as you glide toward your man. Yet, all of a sudden, you feel a weird rash on your cheeks. Your makeup won't stay on your face and it starts streaming down your cheeks and on your dress. All of a sudden everyone's expression changes and half of the audience watches with horror while others gasp at your blotchy makeup.

Then, you wake up. Thank goodness that was a dream, but one thing's for sure - adverse effects CAN happen without the right bridal makeup.

Makeup can be very tricky, especially if you're not used to wearing much. So, for women who want to look great on their Big Day, the following lines are going to help you learn the art of bride makeup.

Before the Big Day
Remember - your face is the canvas on which beautiful bride makeup will be painted. So, here are a few tips for the best bride makeup on your wedding day:

Spend a day at the spa and get your face treated with different facials and skin treatments. Your face should be smooth and glowing in order for your bride makeup to work its magic.

Start moisturizing your skin every night in order to ensure that your spa treatments aren't in vain.

Sleep more so you'll easily look younger and quite refreshed. No one wants to be a tired bride!

Check to see if the bride makeup expert you want is available on your wedding day. In case he/she is one of the best, you may have to book months in advance.

Make sure all your facial hair is removed. Your face should be smooth enough for the makeup stay on and look great.

Start practicing and using makeup. If you've never tried applying blush before, start now. Experiment with all the shades you believe would suit you and make sure to wear them. With this little exercise, you'll be able to determine which colors work best for you, and discover which brands won't cause you to suffer from an allergic reaction.

If you really want to cover all aspects, have a friend take your photos while wearing your makeup looks. This will help you find out how you look best on camera.

Make sure to follow these tips in order to look beautiful on your wedding day. However, you still have more to cover. The artistic bride makeup you desire is still a work in progress!

On the Wedding Day
Finally, you're going to walk down the aisle in a few hours. Everything is perfect outside, and your dress looks absolutely stunning! All that's left is your bride makeup, yet, here's what you should do:

Discuss with your bride makeup expert which facial feature(s) you want to accentuate. If you have large eyes, make sure that they get the benefit of artistic eye makeup.

Always convey your bride makeup vision to the artist! This will help him/her paint the most beautiful makeup for your face.

Before applying a single dab of bride makeup, make sure to cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin. This will ensure your face is clean and free from oils and other matter which could clog your pores.

By following these steps, you can rest assured that your bride makeup will please you and make you look your best.

Now, it's makeup time! Here's what you can do with each facial feature:

Face:

Apply a foundation shade that best suits your skin tone. If you have different skin tones, make sure to you use more than one foundation to match them. If your skin is really dark, the right foundation for your bride makeup will be one that matches your undertones.

• Make sure to keep your skin type in mind. If you have oily skin, go for mineral makeup. On the other hand, if you have normal skin, use a water-based foundation as that will reduce your chances of suffering from a breakout.


• Your foundation should also cover your neck and blend with the other visible parts of your body.


• Prepare your bridesmaid with powder just in case you start shining. Bridal makeup is best matte.


• Don't forget to apply concealer. Your bride makeup will not bring out the beauty in you if your dark circles and spots are visible.


• For your cheekbones, always use a blush that complements your makeup. Though you may undermine its use, blush should be an important part of your makeup ritual. If your skin is dark, you're better off with a bronzer to bring out the beauty of your cheekbones better.

Eyes:

Your eyes should sparkle on your wedding day. If you're not wearing white, make sure that your eye makeup matches your clothes and accessories. However, if you're wearing the traditional white, choose your eye shadow based on your eye color, skin tone and latest trends. This will ensure your bride makeup is suitable as well as fashionable.

Eyeliner is a must! If you have small eyes, make sure to wear your eyeliner nice and thick. This will enlarge your eyes and help them captivate everyone around. If you've experimented with different eyeliner styles, you can ask your bride makeup expert to implement the best one.

Use waterproof mascara, or else you will end up spoiling your dress once tears of joy stream from your eyes.

Lips:

Your lips should tempt your groom to kiss you long before the priest announces you as husband and wife. So, use a beautiful color that complements your eye shadow and skin tone.

Your lip liner should be of the same color so that it won't stand out.

Apply a dab of gloss to add to the importance of your lips.

Now you can walk the aisle with confidence. So, get your man to set a date, and start getting ready!