Top Tips for the Big Day

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'THE MORNING OF' PREP

Try to avoid applying any makeup the morning of the big day - I know it's tough if you're heading out for breakfast with your wedding party but to ensure the makeup I will apply looks at it's best it needs to be on clean skin! Also, don’t use too much skincare the morning of either. If your skin is prepped with too many products your make up will look great initially but isn’t going to last. Take your time with your evening routine the night before adding lots of moisture to ensure a hydrated healthy base for the wedding day. I find a hydrating sheet mask while you're having your hair done will really help prep the skin. My favourite are the Seoulist Super Hydration Instant Facial sheet mask.

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AVOID SPF

SPF can cause flashback in photos (the reason your face can look 10 times lighter than your body in photos and not in real life!!). If your wedding is in the sunshine and you need to protect your skin opt for a fine mist SPF setting spray which will be much more lightweight.

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DON’T FORGET TO SET

For makeup that you want to last all day powder is essential. I prefer Translucent Loose Powder for bridal makeup as it’s finely milled and find it sits better on the skin giving a more polished finished. My favourite for using under the eyes for a brigtening effect is the Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Setting powder.

Pressed Powder is great to keep in your handbag/or your bridesmaids handbag throughout the day to touch up if you are someone that gets excess shine throughout the day. The Charlotte Tilbury pressed powder is a favourite of mine.

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BLUSH BLUSH BLUSH!

I meet so many women that say “I don’t like blusher I just use my bronzer”. Bronzer is great to add warmth across the complexion but when it comes to a fresh looking face you can’t beat a hint of peachy or blue pink blush to brighten you up. 

 

TO LASH OR NOT TO LASH

If you are not a strip lash wearer that you need to get used to them before your big day otherwise it can feel uncomfortable. If you don’t feel comfortable in a strip other options include individuals which are a lot lighter to wear or semi permanents (have them done a couple of times before your big day if you can). If you are blessed with naturally quite long lashes you could opt for an LVL Lash Lift instead which actually looks like you a wearing falsies the results are that good! My favourite strip lashes for the big day are the Ardell Demi Whispies or for individuals my go to in my kit are the Ardell Individuals in different lengths and volumes or Sweed Nikki No Lashes. 

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LAYER YOUR LIPPIE

Get yourself a matching liner, lipstick and gloss for the day. Your lipstick is the one thing you are going to have to reapply the most during the day so by layering textures it will minimize the amount of applications. Smothered your lips the night before in lip balm to make sure they are completely hydrated. For touchup throughout the day, apply a light layer of lipstick, blot onto a tissue, and repeat your lipstick. If you want to add a little gloss then pressed it through the centre of the lips to create a fuller looking hydrated pout. Avoid blending gloss across the full lip as a glossy finish wears off much quicker!

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I really hope these tips come in handy! Lucy x

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