Beach Wedding Makeup

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Jul 272012
 
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When you’re planning on doing makeup for a beach wedding make sure to know what kind of weather it will be during that special day, whether it will be during the time when the sun is up which can be sunny and humid or at night when it can be cool. If you’ll be doing makeup for a wedding during a sunny day make sure to wear either a light-weight foundation, a tinted moisturizer (See all facial treatments) or even nothing if you already have flawless skin, as the sun will melt a heavy makeup and can be unflattering when taking pictures. If you have blemishes and imperfections, you can apply concealer to those areas and as much as possible always keep the rest of the face light. And don’t forget to apply a face primer (See all foundation primers). If possible, wear makeup that is waterproof! Like waterproof mascara and waterproof eyeliner etc. These last long and won’t smudge easily compared to regular makeup. It is very important to wear waterproof makeup as you will be under the heat of the sun which can make you sweat, melt and ruin your makeup. Plus, you might not know if you will get emotional and cry. You wouldn’t want to end up looking like a raccoon during your wedding day, right? Do some tests with the look prior to the wedding day. Try going out with your makeup on and see if you like how it looks under the sun and make some adjustments if needed.

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For those who would want a more neutral look during their wedding day, here’s how:

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If you have flawless skin, you may skip this part. First, apply any face primer (See all foundation primers) all over the face before putting on any light-weight foundation or tinted moisturizer. For me I used Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer (See all foundation primers). This is to make your foundation stay on longer. Next, cover any blemishes or dark circles with a concealer (I used the Youngblood Concealer in Medium) if you have any and keep the rest of your face light and more natural by putting on a light foundation or tinted moisturizer (for this I used the “Get a Tint” Tinted Moisturizer (See all skin protection) by Mark Cosmetics). Next, after you have applied your foundation/tinted moisturizer, set your face by brushing on lightly any translucent powderwith the use of a kabuki brush (See all brushes & applicators) orpowder brush (See all face brushes) to give it a more natural matte finish. Continue reading »

Beauty Tips for Your Wedding Day

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Jun 122012
 
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Even if you normally wear little or no makeup, you should wear some on your wedding day. If you do not, you may end up looking “washed out” in your photographs.
When you pick out your wedding day makeup, wear a white shirt.
For the most part, keep makeup very matte looking. The strong lights tend to reflect off your face if you use makeup with a lot of shimmer in it; however, you can use a bit of gloss on your lips.
Since the camera captures the slightest shine, you should have a powder compact handy for quick touch-ups during the photography session.
Make sure your blush, lip liner and lipstick are all in the same color family.
To make lips seem full and luscious for the entire night, first draw a well-defined lip with your sharpened lip liner. Then fill in your entire lips with the liner. Follow with lipstick using a lip brush. Finish lips by blotting them lightly with loose powder; then apply another coat of lipstick.
Stay away from very brown or pale lipsticks – they look washed out on photographs.
Use an eyelash curler before applying mascara to make your lashes look longer and your eyes look bigger
Bring out your eyelashes with an extra coat of mascara, making sure that every lash is separated. Of course you’ll want to wear waterproof mascara!
Finish your look with loose powder; it sets everything.
Don’t forget about your hands! Everyone will want to gaze at your beautiful ring at the reception, so make sure your nails look great!
To keep yourself looking your best on the wedding day, give your head bridesmaid a small bag to carry with your essentials. Include lipstick, blush, a powder compact, a sample vial of your perfume, an extra pair of pantyhose, a nail file and any other items you might need.

Application Techniques, Concepts & Problem Solving

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Jun 072012
 
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Eyeshadow ~ Powder Products ~ Blush ~ Concealer ~ Foundation ~ Mascara ~ Lips
~Choosing Make-up Colors For Your Skin Tone~
Adjusting Your Make-up For Unflattering Clothing Colors ~ Wedding Day Make-up
~ The Question of Balance ~

Good make-up application and choosing appropriate colors for your skin tone are what make your face look great, not how much you spend. Lots of good books have been written on make-up application. I particularly like Bobbi Brown Beauty by Bobbi Brown and Annemarie Iverson, and The Beauty Bible by Paula Begoun. You can find a lot of books on make-up application at the library. Even the books that are 10 or 15 years old can still have much you can learn from. Sometimes you can even find the newest books. The only problem with these types of books is that authors often say “this is the best way” to do something, and then you try it, and it may not work well for you. There are many good opinions and techniques out there, but ultimately very few true “rules.” Sometimes what works well for a professional in her work is too technical, time consuming, or impractical for daily use by the rest of us. Women also have different skill levels, different skin types, different amounts of lines on our faces, live in different climates, and use different types of products. Continue reading »

Warm Beginnings

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Jun 012012
 
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Accelerating lotions help blushing brides and dashing grooms quickly achieve a healthy glow for the big day.

Accelerating lotions help blushing brides and dashing grooms quickly achieve a healthy glow for the big day.

“Weddings send women into tanning salons,” says Cheryl Stone of California Tan. “When they wear that special dress, they want to look great. They will also, more than likely, be showing more skin.”

Post-ceremony, the couple typically jet off on a honeymoon to somewhere warm, so it’s important to achieve a good base, she adds. While the development of tanning accelerators has facilitated optimal results in a short period of time, there are still considerations.

“Clients should not burn in an attempt to tan quickly,” she says. “There’s nothing worse than a bride with red, peeling skin.”

Shannon Kulikowski of Body Drench echoes these sentiments, adding if you have not planned far enough ahead, a good self-action tanning product is a better alternative for the big day.

“Salon operators should make sure their clients are using products and exposure times appropriate to their skin types,” Kulikowski says. “It’s important to leave enough lead time before the wedding day – and honeymoon – to get a solid base.”

Dr. Michael Caswell, also of Body Drench, is familiar with the many products which enhance tanning results, and points to two key elements.

“For starters, healthy skin tans best,” Caswell explains. “Heat and UV radiation can cause moisture loss, so it is essential to use a product that replaces moisture and maintains the health of the skin. Secondly, a product should include nutrients required for healthy tanning.”

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