Your wedding day makeup can truly make or break your bridal look, so
you want to make sure it's absolutely flawless. Before you finalize the
details, check out these seven mistakes that professional makeup artists
shared with SHEfinds and want you to avoid at all costs.
[post_ads_2]Skipping The Trial
Marissa Hohner of Sugar Skull Makeup Chicago
says that makeup trials are essential for every bride. "Some women want
to forego this step, but it truly is so helpful in the end for both the
makeup artist and the bride," Marissa says. "The trial allows the
makeup artist to get to know the bride better, and the bride will feel
so much more comfortable seeing a familiar face walk in on what can be a
stressful day. The trial also allows the makeup artist to understand
the bride's preferences, coloring, skin type, and beauty goals before
the big day. A makeup trial before the bride's wedding day is an
absolute MUST!"
Failing To Prep Your Skin
Makeup artist Hillary Kline recommends
finding a go-to way to prep your skin before your wedding. "I always
tell my brides to at least get a facial a month before the big day,"
Hillary says. "Make sure the bride properly moisturizes and primes the
skin so the makeup lasts and has a smooth finish."
[post_ads_2]Forgetting About Brows
Hillary
also says that forgetting about your brows is a huge mistake. "Never
skip filling in your brows," Hillary says. "I always say that the brows
can change your entire look of the face. Find a brow powder or pencil
that matches your hair color and fill in any sparse areas."
Choosing Makeup That Isn't Waterproof
Let’s
face it, there will be emotions flying around (and tears) on your
wedding day-- that's why your mascara choice is so important, Hillary
says. "Make sure that the mascara is waterproof--and I always tell my
brides to dab the tears away. Don’t wipe them away as it will ruin the
makeup," Hillary explains.
[post_ads_2]Failing To Set Your Makeup
Lori Leib of Bodyography Professional Cosmetics says
that it's essential to set your makeup with a setting spray on your
wedding day, even if you don't do it on a daily basis. "Not only does it
seal the makeup for all day wear, but it takes away any powdery look,
acts as a mixing medium for shadows and can be used as step one before
primer to prep the skin," Lori says. "Our Ready Set Go is light and not
oily so it can be spritzed throughout the day to 'revitalize' the makeup
and the Ylang Ylang scent is calming and relaxing, perfect for a
nervous bride."
Forgetting Bronzer
No
bride wants to look pale or washed out on her wedding day. Lori
recommends using a bronzer to give the perfect sun kissed glow and
subtle sculpt you’ll want on your big day.
[post_ads_2]Striving To Look Like Someone You're Not
Wedding makeup should enhance your beauty, not turn you into an airbrushed stranger, says Jenifer Gay of Blue Flamingo Weddings.
"Even though makeup can make you look better in photos, it doesn't mean
you should cake it on. Make your skin look dewy and enhance your best
features, but don't go overboard," Jenifer says. "Be your beautiful
self!"
