What Your Wedding Makeup Artist Wants You to Know
There are a few common rules of thumb when it comes to skincare and makeup prep, but our wedding makeup artists have a few extra tips and tricks up their sleeves that will give you the brightest, most perfect bridal look possible! Read on for a few pertinent things your Tease to Please wedding makeup artist wants you to know before the big day.
Hydration is Key!
Clean, hydrated skin is always the best canvas for any wedding makeup look. Leading up to the wedding, focus on regimented skincare that includes a cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF every day for best results. If you want to take it a step further, see an esthetician that can customize a skin care plan for you months before your wedding to have your skin looking its absolute best on your big day! Always use products that you have used before in the weeks leading up to your wedding. The night before your special day is not the time to try out a new under eye mask or lip scrub! Stick to products you and your skin know and love so you don’t have any unwanted surprises on your wedding day.
Nourish from the Inside Out
As you near your nuptials, making sure to nourish your body is highly important. Your skin truly reflects what’s going on inside, and if you’re stressed out like many are during this season of life, your face may decide to make you pay for it. It’s easier said than done, but make sure to get plenty of rest the night before the wedding to avoid any dark circles or puffiness in the face. Ensure that you’re eating in between all that wedding planning and getting your body all the nutrients it needs. You can (almost) never drink too much water, and don’t we all love that glow from within!
Hands Off!
Try to keep the touching of your face to a minimum at all times, but especially in the weeks before your wedding day! This can decrease the spread of bacteria and limit unwanted acne. Remember, even the most talented makeup artist can camouflage discoloration, but broken, damaged skin is impossible to truly hide. If you do have a blemish or two on your wedding day, don’t panic! Our artists will do their best to cover up the imperfections and hilight other features you want to accentuate the most. Just remember that the less you touch, the smoother their canvas will be and the easier it will be to get you looking flawless!
Come with Inspiration
As much as artists love being let loose to show off their creativity, it is your wedding at the end of the day. You will have these photos for the rest of your life, so put some thought into it! Any information is good information for our artists. Do you have any specific things that make you feel like yourself such as a bold brow or freckles showing through your makeup? Let us know! Bring screenshots of your inspiration photos with you and ask yourself what details about the photo draw you in. Pinterest inspiration is great, but don’t forget to check out our page for the most realistic inspo that can be duplicated with ease by any of our Tease to Please Hair and Makeup artists.
Products We Love for Wedding Day Prep
Trust the professionals who have tried it all – there are some products out there that simply work wonders! Here are some of our favorite products for wedding day makeup prep.
Rose Quartz Face Roller + Gua Sha Massager Set
Along with being incredibly relaxing, using a facial roller or massager like a gua sha can increase blood flow and circulation, help stimulate collagen production, increase product absorption and efficacy, and more! It’s a nice way to spend more time with your skin in a calming environment. Just don’t use it without face oil, or you’ll do more harm than good!
Sunday Riley CEO Glow Face Oil
Perfect for being paired with the tools above, this face oil from Sunday Riley will give you a glow both short- and long-term. Press into skin with the fingertips and watch your skin glisten. Enjoy brightening over time with ingredients like Vitamin C and turmeric!
On the topic of treating yourself, it doesn’t get much more luxe than the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask, where hydration doesn’t come to play around. Its convenient packaging and near-life-saving rejuvenation properties make it a staple for this sweet and stressful season of life.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
LRP is a top dermatologist-recommended brand in many countries and proves to be a solid choice for all skin types – especially sensitive skin. This cleanser is so gentle and leaves the skin refreshed and smooth.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
Follow up your LRP cleanser with a moisturizer just as nourishing and gently formulated. The Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer keeps it basic while still going above and beyond.
Elta MD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen
We know the number to shoot for with SPF is at least 30 and the Elta MD UV Clear SPF 46 has been a favorite among celebrities for a while now. Its acne-fighting ingredients work with your skin to keep you protected on more fronts than one and give you a radiant glow! Plus, you can shop the tinted version here.