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WEDDING MAKEUP SECRETS
By: by Elke Von Freudenberg, Celebrity Makeup Artist
http://www.makeup.gq.nu
On that special wedding day, every bride wants to look her very best and
be at her most beautiful, but presenting your best face can be a little
daunting. How do you make sure your wedding makeup stays on all day,
looking flawless in your wedding photos, and manage to make you feel
like a model, but still look like you?
I spent years doing wedding makeup early on in my career when I worked
as a makeup artist in the beauty salon. I also did photo shoots and
advertising on the side for top magazines, and I realized that the best
wedding makeup was actually the same makeup tips and tricks that I used
on top models for their photo shoot. The dynamics are the same, whether
it be a wedding, or a top photo shoot. Pictures are being taken. It must
stay on all day. The model/ bride wants to look beautiful, yet real.
Are you having a makeup artist do your makeup?
Here are some tips that will help you make sure that you get the look
you want:
- A lot of time and detail went into choosing your dress, ring, flowers,
and even your hairstyle. Don't let your makeup take a back seat. Take
the time to go through magazines and pull out makeup styles that you
really like, even tear out the ones you really hate. It could be how a
certain feature is played up, or that great lipstick color, or how the
skin glows, or even how they used way too much eyeliner. All this is
easy to say and show to a makeup artist, like me, with pictures. It
helps tremendously to show your desires by pictures rather than
endlessly describing it. This helps me immensely in seeing what you like
and don't like. Remember, our mental ideas of pink lipstick could be
completely different. There is a lot of truth in the adage that says "a
picture is worth a thousand words". It really gives me a lot more
information with a visual sense.
- To save some wear and tear on your nerves on that big day, by all
means, schedule a consultation, or even better, a complete makeup
application before the big day with your makeup artist. Plan it for the
rehearsal dinner, or a special evening out alone with your groom, or a
get together with all the bridesmaids. Don't overlook this very
important step because this way you can see if you like your makeup
artist's style.
Things to bring to your consultation appointment:
- tear sheets from magazines, of makeup you like and don't like.
- A picture of your wedding dress (a Polaroid will do). This gives me a
great idea of the style of the dress and the wedding. Is it romantic?
Dramatic? Elegant? This gives me an idea of your style.
- The shade of lipstick that you1d like to wear. If I don't have it,
using yours is no problem. This is also a great test to see how long
your lipstick will last during the evening.
- Your favorite waterproof mascara. I highly recommend using your tried
and true mascara, and yes, waterproof. You just might be shedding tears
of joy. If it's your brand, I don1t have to worry about watery eyes,
redness, allergies, etc.
Remember, your makeup run-through is the time to play, try different
ideas, colors, etc. Don't be afraid to say you don't like something.
Makeup is easy to take off and reapply. Once you have your look down,
make sure the makeup artist writes everything out, and notes makeup
items you may not have that you'll needing for that day. And don't
forget, if your makeup rehearsal is set for a romantic dinner with your
groom, have the makeup artist change the lipstick or eye makeup a little
so your groom can't tell you are wearing the same thing for your wedding
day. We wouldn't want him seeing the same look twice.
Are you planning on doing your makeup yourself? Here are some great tips
and tricks that I use in photo shoots that you can easily incorporate
into your look to make it last all day.
1. Make sure your foundation is an absolute perfect match. Color blend
along the side of the jaw and blend in 2-3 strokes. Is it gone? It
should be. If not, or you find yourself blending forever, you have the
wrong shade. It's not that it blends in, but how fast. I can make any
shade blend in if I blended it long enough.
2. For under eye circles, the easiest way to lighten them is with an
opposite color applied on top first. If your darkness is gray, lightly
brush a soft pink eye shadow on clean skin first, and then apply your
foundation. If the darkness is more blue, try a matte light peach
shadow. You'll find yourself using much less concealer and foundation.
3. Using concealer is easier when you have the perfect shade. Don't go
1-2 shades lighter than your skin, as this actually makes the darkness
appear more gray and muddy. Mix your concealer shade with a drop of your
foundation and then apply. You want your skin tone to appear one even
shade.
4. To keep foundation and concealer on all day, take a Kleenex folded
into squares, and lightly press into the foundation before you've
powdered. This removes excess oils from the foundation and leaves pure
pigment on the skin. If you find this removes too much foundation, then
apply a little more than you think you need, and then press. You'll find
that foundation stays on hours longer.
5. Lightly brush on loose powder with a large brush to set. This is not
the time to press powder into the skin with a powder puff. This actually
can make your skin look and get shinier quicker.
6. Apply your blush next. Find a blush brush that is the size of the
apple of your cheek for a perfect application. Pick up your color and
tap onto the apples of the cheeks, slowly blending back towards the
temple. When you have enough on, take a clean makeup sponge and blend.
This one step makes your blush look real, rather than just sitting on
the surface of your skin. Also, by applying blush first, if you look
great with just your blush on, you have the right amount. If it looks
too bright or harsh, lighten it up.
7. Do your lips next. To last all day, powder lips first, then apply
your lip pencil filling in the entire lip. Don't worry too much about
the outline of the mouth. Then, apply your lipstick shade, blot, powder,
and apply again. By blotting and powdering, you are actually removing
the excess wax in the lipstick that causes it to bleed. Once finished,
then apply a light coat of lip gloss if desired in the middle of the
bottom lip.
8. Brush and fill in eyebrows if needed with a shade that's 1-2 shades
lighter than your eyebrow hairs. Too dark, and you can start looking a
little harsh. Brush through with a toothbrush afterwards for a more
natural look.
9. Last but not least, your eyes. A soft shimmering cream or white is
beautiful on the brow bone, and the inner corners of the eyes, both
above and below the lashes. This wakes up the eyes and creates a
beautiful highlight. To make eyes appear larger, apply a sand or taupe
in the crease of the eye. Blend so that the shadow fades well. Keep the
eyes looking neutral, while the colors emphasize the cheeks and lips.
Make the most dramatic part of the eye your lashes and eyeliner as this
looks the best in pictures. Take a black or brown pencil and line the
lashes on the outer 1/2 or 1/4 of the eye. Blend with a Q-tip. Then,
take your mascara and a eyeliner brush, and lightly line the eye with
your mascara. Once it's dried, smudge again, and you1ll find that your
eyeliner will stay on forever. If your mascara is waterproof, that's
even better. And remember to curl your lashes before, not after mascara.
10. If you're applying false eyelashes, single eyelashes are the most
natural looking. An easy way to apply them is to apply one coat of
mascara, let dry. Apply a dot of glue on the tip of the lash and along
the length. This is actually the part that anchors to your lashes. Then,
take your tweezers, looking down, and place 2-3 single lashes on the
outer 1/4 of the eye. Let the glue dry, and then another coat of mascara
to seal the lashes together. False eyelashes go a long way in making
your eyes dramatic and the focus of the face.
11. Finishing Touches: When you're done with your look, you may want to
apply a little more blush, and then finish with a final brush of loose
powder. Make sure everything is blended well. If you feel like you have
a lot of makeup on, lightly mist with a soft spray of water to set. This
will take away the feeling of makeup on your skin and also helps to set
the makeup. If you want your skin to glow, lightly brush on a soft
shimmering eye shadow or the new shimmer loose powders. To avoid over
doing it, just dust across the tops of the cheekbones and collar bones.
For a more over-all glow, you can even go across the forehead and chin.
You want to look beautiful, glowing, soft and romantic. Remember, this
moment only happens once in a lifetime.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Elke Von Freudenberg
works in Los Angeles and New York as a top Celebrity and Editorial
Makeup Artist. She also offers her beauty services as a wedding and
special event makeup artist in Los Angeles, CA.
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