How to do wedding makeup : A wedding ceremony is a special occasion, and every bride wants her makeup to be perfect and long-lasting. Whether you hire a professional makeup artist or want to do it yourself, this guide will take you through wedding makeup step by step .
products for wedding makeup
- Primer – To make the makeup last longer.
- Foundation – Match your skin tone.
- Concealer – To cover dark circles and pigmentation.
- Loose Powder – To set the makeup.
- Contour and blush – to define the face.
- Eye shadow palette – for nude, golden or smoky look.
- Eyeliner and mascara – to make the eyes look dramatic.
- Lipstick/Lip Gloss – Long lasting.
- Highlighter – To make the face glowing.
- Makeup setting spray – to fix makeup.
Step-by-step process for doing wedding makeup
1. Skin preparation
- Clean the face with a cleanser.
- Apply moisturizer and primer so that the makeup applies smooth.
2. Foundation and concealer
- Apply a full coverage foundation that matches your skin tone
- Cover under eyes and any blemishes with concealer
3. Set your makeup with powder
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Use loose powder to set the foundation
4. Contouring and blush
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Apply contour powder to define the facial shape
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Apply blush on your cheeks to give a natural glow.
5. Eye makeup
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Apply eye shadow primer so that the shadow lasts longer
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Define the eyes with nude or golden shades
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Make your eyes dramatic by applying eyeliner and mascara
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Apply fake lashes (if desired)
6. Highlighter and finishing
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Apply highlighter on the cheekbones, nose bridge and centre of the forehead
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Fix the makeup with a makeup setting spray
7. Lip makeup
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Define your lips with a lip liner
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Apply long-lasting lipstick
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Apply lip gloss on top (if desired)
Tips for Wedding Makeup
✔ Do a trial – Try out makeup before the wedding
✔ Waterproof makeup – to avoid tears and sweat
✔ Lip and makeup touch-up kit – carry it on the wedding day
✔ Check in natural light – Makeup should be photogenic
