Makeup Tips & Tricks
Eunice Tang
Hello readers! I’m back this week to talk about makeup. Whether you’re hiring a team to glam you up or watching tutorials online, figuring out how to keep your makeup looking perfect all day can be a challenge.
SCHEDULE Time
The first thing I would recommend, much like when I talked about hair, is to allow yourself enough time. Applying your makeup about 45 mins to an hour before the wedding should do the trick.
Proper Skincare GOES A LONG WAY
Keep your skin clean, exfoliated, and hydrated to begin the process and achieve a glowing look. This will make sure that your makeup survives a day of sweating and dancing. To deal with excess oil, blot your t-zone with a tissue instead of applying more makeup.
EXPERIMENT BEFORE HAND
It’s also a great idea to play around with a few looks beforehand so you have one less thing to worry about on your big day. Book your trial 3-5 weeks before your wedding. A quick tip – wear a t-shirt that is a similar colour to your dress!
USE THE PROPER TYPES of MAKE UP
This goes without saying but consider waterproof foundation and mascara to avoid runny makeup. Trust me, there will be tears! It’s important that you use long-lasting products and products that best suit your skin type.
An alternative to lipstick, which you won’t have time to keep re-applying, is to go with a lip stain. Layer it with a sheer gloss and you’re ready to walk down the aisle and pose for photos (without smearing your makeup all over your partner).
EMERGENCY KIT
In the case of emergencies, make sure you or a bridesmaid carry around a few essentials to swoop in for any needed touch-ups.
Something that we may not have to consider forever but need to during these tough times is wearing a mask. Putting your safety and the safety of those around you is important but that doesn’t mean that you have to run the risk of ruining your beautiful look. I stumbled across a great blog that covers a step-by-step process that gives great tips for keeping your makeup intact during the pandemic.
Check out the images I took below for links to some amazing makeup artists!
