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Most women have dreams of looking like an African Queen or even a black Cinderella on their wedding day but sometimes they don’t quite grasp the methods and techniques needed to avoid common bridal makeup mistakes.
There may be days that you would want to try some new lashes or even foundation but your wedding day should not be one of them.
Here’s why:
Bad Timing
There’s nothing worse than doing your makeup at the wrong time on your big day. Your makeup artist should be able to do her job within her allocated time slot. You may also want to consider picking a good time to finish your makeup before friends and family begin to bombard your dressing room to take pictures with you and ask if you have food in your stomach.
Imperfect Foundation
Your foundation is everything, using a wrong makeup base can be very problematic as it will definitely affect the way you look in pictures, making your skin too light or too dark. Another aspect is choosing a foundation which just the right amount of coverage in order to achieve the frequently sought after natural bridal glam. People tend to mix different shades for the perfect finish; these different shades could be ascertained about 2-3 months before your wedding.
Following Makeup Trends
Not all makeup trends may actually fit your personalized bridal makeup look or even your face type. For example, if you have a small nose, there’s no point contouring it to the point of nothingness because every other bride is doing it.
Hiring Your Friend
Hire an experienced makeup artist that possesses professionalism and understands what bridal makeup look you are trying to achieve. Hiring your friend who knows how to do makeup may be a bit problematic especially if she hasn’t handled this kind of job before.
Makeup for a Different Face Type
The way makeup is applied on oblong faces should be very different from the way it is applied on round or heart-shaped faces. It would be terrible if you had a round face and the makeup used on your wedding day made your face look even rounder.
Missing Makeup Trials
The makeup artist will not be at fault if you do not fancy a certain contour on your wedding day. Discuss your look well before the time and set up a trial to highlight techniques that need to be changed well ahead of your wedding day.
Skipping Out On Waterproof Makeup
Some form of tears may be inevitable on your wedding day. Ensure that your eyeliner and mascara are waterproof and therefore don’t stand a chance of ruining your glam.
If you have not looked out for these things, consider them quickly before your big day arrives! When it’s all said and done, your skincare routine remains very important because makeup always looks better on a clean canvas. Cleansing, toning, exfoliating and moisturizing should be part of your weekly facial routine.