O
ne of the greatest challenges to looking fresh and radiant
all day long is keeping your makeup in place
despite the smudging and smearing caused by tears,
kisses, hugs, food, drink and heat. To ensure your look doesn't
fade, the experts at Artistry Skin Care and Cosmetics offer the
following advice:
Prep Your Pucker: To keep your lipstick from winding up on
everyone's cheeks, dust a little powder on your lips before and
after applying. This will serve as a "sealant" and help lipstick
stay in place when it's time to kiss the groom.
Don't Forget the Eyes: To reduce creasing and lengthen the
life of your eye shadow, use concealer on lids, followed by a light
dusting of powder. Then apply shadow and liner.
Don't Lash Out: Prevent "raccoon eyes" from emerging
during those emotional moments with a waterproof
mascara.
Be the Blushing Bride: For a blushing-with-happiness glow,
add a pop of color to the apples of your cheeks - powder or
cream blush. Apply after foundation and before powder for
longest-lasting results.
Powder is Your Friend: Apply your favorite foundation
(your wedding day is not the time to experiment with something
new!) and finish it off with a dusting of loose powder. Not only
will powder set your makeup in place, it also will help even out
texture and minimize shine. Dust lightly over lines and wrinkles,
which can be accentuated by too much powder. The look you
want is matte, not parched.
Stick With the Classics: Wear classic, not trendy, makeup.
Stay away from neon shades, colored mascara, and all things
glittery. Wedding pictures should be admired for years - you
don't want to look back at your makeup and say, "What was I
thinking?" That's what bridesmaid dresses are for.
Be Bold: Don't be afraid to apply everything with a heavier
hand, even for a daytime wedding. Your makeup needs to last
all day and show up in pictures.
Control Your Glow: Carry blotting papers in your purse (or have a bridesmaid keep them at hand) to control shine and keep
you glowing, not glistening, for pictures.
