Getting married at home? Follow these makeup tips
Lockdown has compelled many to pick up a new skill and hone it to perfection. And one of such skills is excelling at one’s own makeup, that has become all the more important with most events, including weddings, getting more intimate, amid the restrictions. While the pandemic-induced precautions may prevent you from hiring a makeup artist, you can always look your best by following expert tips and trying your hands at self-makeup on your D-day.
Prep the skin
Depending on your skin type, you can choose a moisturiser and pat press it into your skin. You’ll need to moisturise your face before
DEFINE THE EYES
This is important, as you want the eyes to do all the talking. Use a black or brown kohl pencil and smudge it to define the eyes. Make sure it’s well blended. Alternatively you can also do a winged liner if you prefer a more elongated eye shape. If the function is during the day, make your eyes subtle as sunlight increases the intensity of the makeup. The nude undertones, illuminated with a pink and gold tinge, go well with blues, pinks, and even greens. applying a few coats of foundation. If you’ve large pores, apply some pore minimiser.
Ace that base
Start with a corrector if you’ve dark circles to cover. After that, blend the foundation that best matches your skin tone in a circular buffing motion. Remember to blend it on your ears and neck too. Take the concealer and use it sparingly. Don’t miss to cover any blemishes or pigmentation.
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING DOING YOUR OWN BRIDAL MAKEUP, HERE ARE SOME EXPERT TIPS TO KEEP IT SIMPLE, ELEGANT AND PERFECT!
Set the base well
This is done so that makeup lasts longer. On a powder puff, take some translucent powder, and pat it all over the face and neck so that the foundation and concealer stays in place.
Redefine eyebrows
Understand the shape of your eyebrows and fill them, if required, using an eyebrow pencil or powder. Keep the strokes light, to achieve a natural finish. Complete this with an eyebrow gel.
Eyelashes on point
Supersize your eyelashes using an eyelash curler and a generous coat of volumising mascara. If it’s a cocktail night, make smokey eyes with soft curls. The corner of the eye is where everything goes smokey, with a small
Contour well
Use a powder or cream, and contour below your cheek bones, the jawline, the perimeter of your forehead and the sides of your nose, to get a more chiseled look.
Highlight to shine
Use a cream or powder highlighter on the high points of your face, such as the cheekbones, brow bones, inner corner of the eyes and centre of the eye lids. This will give
DEFINE YOUR LIPS
Start by removing the dead skin from your lips so they don’t appear chapped or dry. Apply a generous layer of lip balm or some moisturiser. Use a lip liner that matches your lipstick and get that perfect pout shape. Dab some gloss if you like your lips to shine. you a luminous glow!
Final touches
The idea behind a flawless bridal makeup is to draw attention to your best features while keeping the overall look simple and elegant. If your eyes are bright and glittery, your lips should be pale and pastel. Use a setting mist spray to ensure nothing looks powdery and everything stays in place through the night.