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“help – my skin has broken out!”

Concealer works wonders to cover up under eye circles, blemishes & uneven skin tone. Use one in a tone matching your skin as closely as possible. Applying concealer over your foundation (as opposed to under it) saves you work & product; as the foundation will do most of the concealing for you. Apply with a small brush or cotton tip & be sure to blend well. I recommend a cake concealer as they contain more coverage and longer staying power. Set with face powder.

A good-quality foundation is crucial to perfect wedding day makeup. It needs to be long-lasting, provide good coverage & match your skin tone perfectly. Stick foundations provide the most coverage & have long-wearing power. Apply with a cellulose makeup wedge-shaped sponge, or with a foundation brush if you have one.

A skin primer will also help to alleviate oil and increase the staying power of your foundation. This is applied before makeup, just as a moisturiser is applied.

“my makeup is blotchy & flaky”

Using a pre-foundation skin primer can provide a smooth base for foundation to adhere to. Primers increase foundation’s staying power & result in a flawless finish. Apply directly to skin or after moisturiser.

“my face is shiny”

Applying powder over foundation helps to prevent shine & sets your foundation. If you have oily skin, chances are you will require touch-ups with a pressed powder during the day, so it is best to be prepared. A good quality powder will not react with a camera flash & so will not result in a pale face in photographs (some foundations & powder do this, so try before you buy!) Apply with a powder brush or a powder puff.

In addition, blotting your face with a tissue after foundation and before powder can help to absorb excess oil from your skin or the product and reduce shine. Blotting papers may also help at intervals during the day.

It is certainly advisable to wear foundation, as it provides flawless results for wedding photographs. If you prefer a lighter foundation, try a liquid with a light dusting of powder, or a wet-to-dry foundation. If you really cannot wear any foundation, it is best to wear face powder at the very least.

“my lipstick is dry & flaky”

Use a moist, creamy lipstick or opt for lipgloss if you dislike the feel of lipstick. A lip primer and/or a good-quality lip balm applied under lipstick may also help to combat flakiness.

Tip: to exfoliate dry, flaky lips brush with a toothbrush and follow up with a soothing medicated lip balm.

“my lipstick is bleeding”

A good-quality lip pencil applied under lip colour can help to make lipstick long lasting & combat colour bleeding. Outline the lip line & then fill in the entire lip with pencil before applying lip colour. To make lip pencil last longer, apply foundation to lips first.

“what if I cry – will my mascara run?”

Waterproof mascara is essential to combat wedding day tears! Many waterproof mascaras are also smudgeproof & non-flaking. Apply one coat, let dry then apply second coat. Do not share mascara as it can spread infection.

Tip: waterproof eyeliner may also be a good idea!

“what about fake eyelashes?”

I recommend using individual lashes, as opposed to a full set. Individuals are small clusters of 3 or 4 lashes. You apply several of these clusters to the outer corner of your eye, which enhances your eyes without appearing overdone. They come with glue supplied but you can also purchase additional glue. Holding lashes with tweezers, press against your natural lashes & let dry for 30 seconds.

Most brides know they require a waterproof mascara, but many forget about eyeliner. It may be a good idea to use one if you anticipate waterworks on your wedding day!

Tip: using a few drops of eyeliner sealer mixed with eyeshadow works really well as a waterproof eyeliner.

“my blush makes me look clownish”

Blush is intended to look like a natural, healthy ‘glow’ on your cheeks, whilst enhancing cheekbones also. To contour, apply blush lightly in a circular motion underneath cheekbones & blend well. To highlight your cheekbones, use a luminiser on the bone. Apply blush after foundation & powder, but before eyes. This helps the result to look more natural, as the amount of blush applied should match your skin, not your eyes. Cream blush will add a healthy sheen & powder will add more definition.

Tip: the old adage about smiling when you apply blush is a myth! It simply does not work well as everyone’s cheek shape is different. If you apply blush whilst smiling, remember that when you stop smiling, your skin drops down and you may find that your blush is in the wrong place! It is best to apply without smiling, to get an accurate application and you can actually see exactly where the colour is going.

“I don’t have the right tools”

Professional makeup brushes make application so much easier. Brushes can be purchased separately or in a full set. If you are on a budget, art brushes work just as well,or cheaper alternatives can be purchased from chemists and department stores.

I hope these tips have helped to answer some of your questions and resolve your wedding-day makeup concerns! Cassandra xxx

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