“Talk with your photographer.”  Rachael has done the makeup for a lot of brides.  She knows how to make you look as special as you feel on your wedding day.

Cucumbers, tea bags and Preparation H can tighten up your skin.

 

Eyes – “Eyebrows are very important to me.”

Do eyes first so any dribbles can be cleaned up without marring makeup.

Highlight your eye all over as a base coat.

Choose an eye shadow that compliments your eye color.

Apply false eyelashes one at a time.  Finish with mascara.

Do not pump the mascara wand in and out.  Stir to get mascara on the wand.

 

Lips

Put on lipstick with a brush before you use a lip liner.

Matte lipstick is better than gloss in photos.  For black and white photos, wear a lighter shade.

For small lips, use a lighter shade.  For full lips, wear dark colors.

 

Foundation - “Makeup will not hide everything.”

Use sheer foundation before you use a concealer.

Never apply foundation with fingers.

Blend foundation into hair and neck.

Do not use yellow concealer.  Use foundation as a conceal or; just make it one shade lighter than your regular shade.

 

Blush

Blend blush into the hairline.

A bronzer makes a great blush.

 

Powder 

Use loose, not pressed powder, and roll it on – don’t rub it in. 

 

Glitter

Don’t wear glitter on your wedding day – it gets on everything.

 

 Housekeeping 

Clean your makeup brushes every two weeks with shampoo.  “Brushes are your best friend.”

Toss makeup after a year.