Bridal Makeup

Posted by on Mar 2, 2011 in | 0 comments

At NYX, we take pride and understand that bridal or your wedding day is one of hte most important event in your life. It’s your wedding day! Along with the beautiful gown, flowers, and cake, you want everything to look perfect. Your makeup is an important part of your overall look, however, it should enhance you, not make you feel like you’re wearing a mask! Since you’ll be photographed and/or videotaped, the camera lights are a specific concern. These lights tend to make the skin look paler and shinier than it really is, so makeup helps compensate for this.

Here are some tips:

  • Use an oil-free foundation (unless your skin is very dry) that is as close to your own skin tone as possible. Test by applying a bit to the jaw area, then look outside in natural sunlight to see if the color blends in. Foundation coverage ranges from sheer to heavy; buy according to how even- toned your bare skin is.
  • Undereye concealer covers under eyecircles, blemishes, etc. It should be a shade lighter than your foundation.
  • Powder- this is important! Set your foundation with a loose translucent powder. Then, have an oil-free pressed powder compact with you for touching up a shiny nose, forehead, etc.
  • Eyes- you can’t go wrong with soft earth-tone eye shadows. Use a light, off-white shade to highlight the browbone, and perhaps a taupe or peach on the lid. Blend well! Stay away from frosted eye shadows as they don’t always photograph well. Use a black, waterproof mascara on the top lashes, and a waterproof eyeliner to line the top lid. If needed, fill in the brows with pencil or powder in a shade that is lighter than the hair (it blends in easier). Be careful not to over-do the brows.
  • Blush lightly with a powder or creme blush blended into the apple of the cheeks. Just smile, you can’t miss them!
  • Lipstick should not be too dark or bright, but should be in the same color family as the blush, whether rosy or peachy. Stay away from drab browns, they’re too dulling when you’re wearing white. For lip color that lasts, try a lip pencil in a matching shade, fill in the lips, then apply lipstick over it. You can also find “indelible” lipsticks that
    stay on and on– just make sure you really like the color before applying it! Finish with a drop of lip gloss in the center of the bottom lip for added fullness and shine.

Your lipstick and pressed powder are the two items you’ll want to have with you for the day. Remember to occasionally check for shine on the skin or faded lipstick, especially when you know that photos are about
to be taken.

If you feel uncertain over how to apply your makeup, or just want to be pampered on your special day, you may want to hire a professional makeup artist. You can find one on the internet, in the phone book, a favorite cosmetic counter, newspaper, or ask a friend whose wedding makeup you admired. Here’s a hint: look at the makeup artist to see how she wears her own makeup. Ask the makeup artist about her experience, and schedule a consultation with her so you’ll see how you’ll look ahead of time. Makeup artist fees will vary according to experience.

Whether you apply the makeup yourself or not, if done with care, you’ll look and feel wonderful. The mementos of the day, your photos, will reflect the beautiful, radiant bride you’ve always dreamed of being.

We are no ordinary make up services like you can find out there.
We take the time to understand your needs depending on your theme, likes, colours,  and backgrounds. All these play an important role so you will be the most outstanding  person during your event.

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