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Perfect wedding make-up
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Do use flattering neutrals to contour and highlight your eyes. For eyeliners, stick to classic colours like black, navy or brown.
Don't get too trendy with your eye make-up. You may think that sparkly eyeliner is a good idea today, but chances are youll look back at the pictures years from now and regret it.
Do create lush lashes by using an eyelash curler applying two coats of lengthening mascara if necessary. (Make sure you allow the first coat to dry before deciding if you need to apply the second.) Waterproof mascara is always a good choice its longer lasting and wont run if you shed a few tears of joy.
Don't overwhelm your lashes with too many coats of mascara. Clumpy lashes are a turn off, especially on a blushing bride.
For your lips and cheeks
- Do choose a warm flattering cheek colour in a pinky peach or rose. When applying the colour, focus on the apples, or rounded parts of the cheek, and blend the blush back and up toward your hairline. For oily skin, a powder blush is the perfect choice, but if your skin tends to be a bit dry, try a cream one to achieve a dewy natural glow.
- Don't skimp on blush. You dont want to overdo it, but youll need enough to avoid looking washed out in your photographs.
- Do create a pretty pout by first applying your lip colour using a lip brush, then using a lip pencil in a complementary colour. Be sure to follow the natural line of your lips. Not only is it easier to define your lips after the colour is already applied, but it also creates a softer, more natural look.
- Don't use a lip liner much darker than your lipstick to define your lips. This technique looks harsh and very unnatural in pictures.
- Do choose a lip colour in a warm, fairly bright shade. Roses, pinks and reds look great in photos and keep wedding whites looking fresh.
- Don't wear a lipstick that is too neutral or frosted. These colours can leave you looking pale or tired.
Finally,Do try a test-run of what youd like your make-up to look like on your wedding day a few weeks before the big event.
- Dont leave it until a few hours before you walk down the aisle.
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