Cosme

Marriage, one of the most special occassions in a woman’s life, naturally imparts a special glow to the bride, who will definitely want to look her best on that day. While friends and relatives used to help the bride to dress up today there is wide choice of professionals for taking care of every aspect of her appearance, from special bridal outfits to make-up and hairdo.Every bride dreams of her wedding day and wants to be at her best appearance that day. Bridal makeup is an important part of bridal dressing. Along with the shinning jewellery and a gorgeous wedding dress if the make up and the hair do is inappropriate then their beauty are also marred. So it’s very important to know about the right kind of bridal make up that would suit the brides taste and skin tone.

Your Skin

When you approach a professional make up artist, the first question he will ask you is, “what is your skin type?” Your skin type will determine the kind of makeup used. For instance, if you have an extremely oily skin, you will require a powder based makeup.

Bridal Make up Guide

First wash your face properly than use a light moisturizer to smoothen your skin. Select a concealer of a lighter color shadow areas of the face around the eyes and nose. Then gently apply and blend it all over the face and under the neck an oil free foundation, which will last throughout a long and hot day. Try and choose a color tone, which is slightly lighter than your skin tone but never for white. Matte foundation is best suited for Indian skin tone. It gives a natural effect. To get rid of blemishes touch up your face with a concealer.

Bridal Make Up Tips

1. Even if you are getting your makeup professionally applied, do not put aside your wedding makeup to the wedding day. Have a trial session to check out the colour scheme and overall look.

2. Get your facials done one week before the wedding.

3. For a resistant blushing, experts recommend a powder based blush.

4. Cosmetic sponge can be used to apply and settle the foundation for a natural texture.

5. Perfect finishing effect of foundation should be aimed at because the face is being prepared like a canvas for the more flattering elements of make up.

6. Foundation must be applied over the face, neck, eyes, ears and even on the lips to reflect an even look.

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

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

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

10. Brides and kissing go hand in hand and for luscious lips on the wedding day, it is recommended that the lips are touched with lip base/balm and outlined with a lip liner first, filled with extra layer of long-wearing matte-color and a hint of gloss to help the lipstick stay on.

11. Do use a bronzing powder to warm your skin tone.

12. When choosing a fragrance for your wedding day, wear one of your favourites. This is no time for surprises! Layer the perfume to create a magical aura of scented pleasure.