Wedding Day Makeup Tips

Today I have a guest post for you from Michelle Lo Conte of Pink Comb and I Do Hair and Makeup. For almost a decade Michelle has enjoyed transforming beautiful women into stunning brides on their wedding day by providing on-site hair and makeup services throughout the New Jersey tri-state area.

Her success is based on her philosophy, combine a passion to make women feel beautiful with the highest quality of service imaginable and what you get is a relaxed, pampered experience that is truly unforgettable.

Michelle is sharing some of her wedding day knowledge with you, by sharing some of her favorite wedding day makeup tips.

Make-up Tips for the Bride for the day of her wedding

By Michelle Lo Conte

Once the ring is on your finger -let the games begin! Here are some tips to ensure sensational skin for the big day!

Prepping your Skin :

Start to moisturize every day and night and be sure you are wearing at least spf 30 on a daily basis, even in the winter, the sun can still get you.

Schedule a series of deep cleansing facials every 6-8 weeks to really be persistent with keeping your skin clear and radiant.

If you suffer from acne, rosacea or scarring from old skin issues, schedule a few appointments with your dermatologist to start getting to the bottom of it. These things take time and you have have a 6-12 month engagement being proactive will end in skin that’s crystal clear!

If you do decide to go tanning, keep it natural – do not abuse the tanning bed or the sun. If you are able to pick up some natural rays from the spring and summer, be sure you are still wearing SPF. Although tanning beds are not the most healthy alternative, when done in moderation (10-12 minutes 2 times a week a month before your wedding)will give you a natural and even bronzed appearance.

Be sure to do a trial with your make-up artist to try out the wedding day make-up. Make sure its early enough in the day that you can wear it for at least 4 hours to see how it holds up. Schedule a dress fitting or dinner with bridesmaids.

Get into the habit of washing your face every night. One night Sleeping with make-up on ages the skin 18 days!

Make-up tips Day of:

Having your make-up done professionally on your wedding day is a great investment. You should look and feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. You will have your pictures forever and it’s a long day. Investing time and money in hiring a make-up artist will ensure flawless coverage of your imperfections, enhancement of your best features and make-up that will last 10-12 hours. Your face will be picture perfect!

Make sure that the products your artist uses are waterproof. No one wants runny eyes on their wedding day!

Get the names of the lip-liner, lipstick and gloss that will be used on your lips day of so that you can purchase them and ensure a perfect pout from the ceremony to the after party!

Be sure to purchase “blot” papers or invest in “blot” powder to absorb any shine that may break through on your face. Keep them with you all day in your purse.

Breakout? With the stress of wedding planning a few unwelcome pimples are expected! If you wake up to a red spot on your face, back or next, Visine to the rescue! Put a few drops of Visine in the affected area and watch the red fade right before your eyes!

Be sure to brush your teeth before your make-up gets started.

Drink from a straw after your make-up is done to preserve your lipstick.

Puffy? There’s a quick fix in your kitchen. Steep two tea bags (I like any type of black tea) then put them in the fridge for about 5 minutes. While relaxing before the wedding mayhem commences, place tea bags under your eyes and let them sit for 15-20 minutes and voila…. Bags-no-more!

Thank you Michelle for sharing all those wonderful tips with Splendicity Weddings  readers.

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