Not everyone has the desire (or the budget) to hire a make-up artist for the big day. So what is the best way to look? A professional guides us step by step in creating the perfect bridal makeup for beginners.
Skin
Which products to choose?
“You need to wear makeup that is long-lasting and waterproof (it resists sweat and won’t transfer after the first kiss), but it’s not too thick. I recommend Ultra Le Teint Fluide from Chanel, which we will powder on the forehead.
As for the concealer, it needs to be a shade under your skin tone to correct and brighten the areas at the same time.
We rely on cream blush to add color and a fresh, healthy glow. This gives a glowing effect, a more lively texture and above all, since we will be smiling a lot and moving a lot, it will be more flexible. In terms of color, rosewood is a universal color that suits everyone.
And on the neck and décolleté, we are thinking about adding a pearl cream that will remind the radiance of the face. »
How to apply them?
Before applying your foundation, choose a base so that your skin is well hydrated but not too shiny. If you have oily skin, choose a mattifying foundation. If you have dry skin, you’ll prefer a brightening primer.
You can apply the foundation with your finger, but for a smoother result, you can also apply it with a short brush with dense bristles.
For concealer, apply a small amount to dark circles, but don’t lift it too high (not too close to the lashes) to close your eyes.
Rather, we apply the blush to the fullness of the cheeks outwards (in the direction of the temples). We don’t hesitate to use a lot because it often eats up the light and photos, the pro warns us.
Eyes
Which products to choose?
“For the eyes, I recommend a dark brown waterproof pencil rather than black, which weighs the eyes down.
Metallic but not glittery eyeshadows that will reflect light without the risk of glitter shifting or falling off. We choose neutral colors (champagne, ivory, etc.) and why not creamy textures that are easier to apply.
For mascara, we can use black because we need to intensify the eye makeup, and we choose waterproof to resist tears.
For eyebrows, we bet on a transparent eyebrow gel, which naturally lifts the eyebrows outwards and upwards. In the case of sparse eyebrows, you can apply an ashen pencil beforehand to lightly outline the eyebrow line. »
How to apply them?
Apply the pencil to the roots of the eyes, to the lashes and not above like eyeliner. You can wipe the outer corner of the eye with your finger upwards towards the temple to accentuate the look without putting too much effort.
We put a small touch of shadow in the inner corner of the eye and a small touch in the middle of the upper lid. This catches the light and brightens the eyes.
Before applying mascara, you can use an eyelash curler to keep your lashes well curled.
Mouth
Which product to choose?
“You need something that holds very well, that doesn’t transfer — for all the kissing you’re going to do — but that stays comfortable and light. We prefer the rather subtle shades of rosewood, which enhance natural lips but remain soft, as well as the glossy finish, which does not dry out the lips. »
How to apply it?
Straight from the stick or finger for a bitten lip effect.
Extra tip
To finish and check if your makeup is well done, our professional advises us to take a selfie in outdoor light so you can see the result in the photos. Enough to avoid unpleasant surprises!