Wednesday, January 5, 2011

How to make up on your wedding day



You’re in search of the perfect dress, invitation, photographer, music, flowers and more. But there is just one more thing: your face. Wedding day beauty should be a priority. All your makeup should be strong, pretty and incorporate long-wear products that look best in photography.

To make sure you use them the right way, consider Bobbi’s top 10 wedding day tips:

1. Flash photography emphasizes pink tones, so be sure to even out skin with a yellow toned foundation. Start around the nose and mouth where there’s redness, then blend out to the rest of the face.
2. Set concealer and foundation with sheer finish loose powder to make them longer-lasting and to ensure that skin doesn’t shine in pictures.
3. If your dress has an open neckline, be sure to warm up your neck and chest with a dusting of bronzing powder.
4. Even if you think you won’t cry, there is a chance you will. Use water-resistant eyeliner that can withstand tears. Try Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner applied with the Ultra Fine Liner Brush. If you prefer to line with shadow, make it longer lasting by applying it with a slightly damp eyeliner brush. Finish with water-resistant mascara.
6. For a pretty flush that lasts, use two shades of blush4. First, apply a neutral shade5 on the apples of cheeks6, blending up into the hairline, then downward for a softer look. Then apply a brighter shade just on the apples of the cheeks.
7. Neutral and pale lip colors look washed out in photographs, so choose a lipstick that’s one to two shades brighter than what you normally wear. Pinks, roses and plums are great choices for brides.
8. To make sure your lip color lasts longer, line and fill in lips with a neutral lip pencil before applying your lipstick.
9. Carry a touch-up kit with concealer, pressed powder, lipstick or gloss7, lip liner and tissues. Also, make sure you have a mini sewing kit (for emergency clothing fixes like a dropped hem or popped button), static spray, a lint remover and prewrapped wipes9 to remove makeup and food stains.

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