How to Apply Makeup for a Formal Wedding
If your wedding day is arriving, you want to look your best and the makeup you wear for your formal wedding is something that will be remembered for years through pictures and videos. If you plan to do your makeup on your own will save you money, and you can look your best by keeping a few points in mind.
- Apply your primer foundation. This prepares your skin so that when you apply the foundation and concealer they will look more natural. In addition, the primer gives your makeup staying power so that your makeup will look fresh all day.
- Allow the primer to dry and set. Apply the foundation. Make sure the color or tone of the foundation is natural to your skin color. You want your makeup to look natural, not caked on or too dark for your skin. Make sure your foundation is completely blended. If you have oily skin do not choose an oil-based foundation or you may end up having to powder your face all day.
- Use your concealer wherever you have imperfections. For instance, if you did not sleep the night before your wedding, which is normal for many brides, you may notice a bit of darkness under your eyes, this is the perfect place to use the concealer. If you have any blemishes, the concealer can also be used to hide these. Make sure that it blends well with your skin, just as with the foundation you do not want the concealer to look caked on.
- Add mascara and liquid eyeliner to your eyes. If you have dark eyes use light blue or shades of lilac, as the camera loves these against dark eyes. If you have lighter eyes, you can wear darker shades, but watch out for too much black as the camera can make you appear very harsh.
- Apply eye shadow that is natural. You do not want to look back on your photos and all you see is eyeshadow. Therefore, it is important to blend it well and make sure that it is not too dark. Lastly, apply a lip liner to outline your lips and then apply your lipstick. Make sure the color is not too drastic. When creating a formal wedding makeup look, you want everything to look as natural as possible because if you have bright colors the camera will enhance these and can make you look harsh.