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Create a Wedding Makeup Travel Bag

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:25:28 +0000

Once your bridal makeup look is set and ready for the big day, you may need a few touch ups. Make your day stress-free by preparing a wedding makeup travel bag ahead of time. Your makeup bag should be small; about the size of a clutch purse. Fill the bag with a shimmer powder in a small compact.
If your face starts to become dull, apply the brighter powder to your brow and cheek bones. Also, include a small lip gloss, which allows you to quickly freshen up your lips without the fuss of a traditional lipstick. Make sure to top off your bag with a compact powder. This will allow you to refresh your foundation before photos. And finally, make sure to keep a small bottle of natural bath products. This will help sooth any last minute dry areas on your big day.

Bridal Makeup Tips for Priming your Skin

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:25:26 +0000

Although using makeup primer isn’t necessary for daily wear, on your wedding day it’s essential. Primer creates a soft even surface on the skin which allows the skin to retain more moisture. The result? Makeup that lasts all day long and skin that looks flawless.
When choosing a primer, select a product that works with your skin. The best primers have vitamin E and anti-oxidants to help your skin look flawless without creating a greasy feel. After taking a warm soak in natural bath products, moisturize your skin and wait 10 minutes. Then apply primer with a makeup application sponge to the entire face and neckline.
Priming the eyes is also important to your bridal makeup look. Choose a primer specially designed for the eyes. It will smooth and neutralize your lids to allow eye shadow to stick all day long.

Bridal Makeup Tips for Moisturizing your Skin

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:25:23 +0000

When creating your bridal makeup look, make sure to start with a soft flawless canvas. Moisturizing your skin is often overlooked in the makeup application process. But without moisturizer, you run the risk of flaky dull skin.
First, take a long soak using natural bath products to open your pores and relax. Then, choose a moisturizer that’s infused with antioxidants and white and green tea. This repairs the skin and minimizes redness and inflammation on your wedding day. Apply the moisturizer to your entire face and neck and wait 10 minutes before applying makeup.
Also, make sure to moisturize your under eye area, which allows concealer and eye makeup to adhere better to the skin. Use a deep hydrating moisturizer.
Once you’ve applied your makeup, consider using a shimmer powder on the brow and cheek bones to provide a more flawless bright look.

Bridal Makeup Looks Made Easy: Applying Eyeliner

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:25:20 +0000

Eyeliner can help your eyes look larger, brighter and more dramatic when preparing for your wedding day. But before getting started, it’s important to have a few tips to enhance the natural beauty of your eyes.
After you’ve applied your foundation, concealer and eye shadow, it’s time to apply eyeliner. Choose a natural looking eyeliner pencil with extra moisture. If you have light hair, opt for brown notte (which is a lighter brown) and those with dark hair should choose double espresso.
Starting at the outer corner of the eyelid, draw a line as close to the lash line as possible. Only draw the line about three fourths of the length of the lash line. This will make your eyes appear larger and brighter. After you’ve applied the eyeliner, apply 2-3 coats of mascara. And to enhance the eyes further, apply a shimmer powder to your brow bones to lighten up your lids.

Bridal Makeup Tips for Longer Lasting Wear

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:25:17 +0000

During your wedding day, you don’t want to worry about smudging and reapplying your makeup. Instead, create a bridal makeup routine designed to last for hours.

After applying your foundation and concealer, use a translucent powder to set your look. This will provide longer wear and cut down on shine.

Wear waterproof mascara. Not only does waterproof mascara last longer, it’s tear resistant (which is perfect for a wedding).

Don’t forget to apply foundation to your eyes. This provides a base for your eye shadow to stick to; providing longer wear and less smudging. And for added sheen to the eyes, use a shimmer powder on the brow bone.

Provide a base for your lipstick. During your wedding, you won’t have time to apply lipstick several times. Instead, apply foundation to your lips before applying your lipstick, then seal with a lip gloss.

Bridal Makeup Tips for Long Lasting Cheeks

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:25:14 +0000

For those who don’t wake up with that \”special glow\” each morning, it can be created with a few clever makeup tips. Having a shimmery bright appearance on the cheeks will make you feel more beautiful and you will glow in photographs.
Before applying your makeup, soak in a warm bath with natural bath products, like bath salts infused with soothing scents. When you get out of the bath, look at where your cheeks are naturally red. This will be your individual blush application spot.
To start your bridal makeup look, apply concealer to imperfections and the under eye area. Then, use a makeup wedge to blend a crème foundation over your entire face. Finish off with a dusting of translucent powder to set the look and create a base for blush.
Choose a natural blush. If you have a lighter complexion, opt for the rosey colors or deeper reds. For darker or olive complexions, choose a deeper shade of blush like "rosewood". Apply the blush to the apples of your cheeks and work back to the hairline.
And finally, finish off with a shimmer powder. Apply the product to your cheek bones and brow bones for a glowy appearance.

Bridal Makeup Tips for Beautiful Lashes

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:25:12 +0000

If you want your eyes to stand out on your wedding day, throw out your black and brown mascara and opt for something bolder. Using colored mascara accentuates your natural eye color and provides more depth to the eyes.
Before applying any makeup, take a long soak in the bath using natural bath products. Being completely relaxed will prepare you to start your bridal makeup look.
After you’ve applied your foundation and eye shadow, it’s time to apply mascara that makes your eyes look more intense. The color you choose will depend on your eye color.

For blue eyes, choose a deep blue mascara
For green eyes, opt for a violet or deep purple mascara
For brown eyes, choose a deep green color

Choose a mascara that is smudge and run proof and apply 2-3 coats to ensure it stays put all day.
Also, consider using a shimmer powder to highlight your brow bones. This will add further depth and brightness to your eyes.

Bridal Makeup Looks: Concealing Problem Areas with Shimmer Powder

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:25:09 +0000

If you get a blemish or imperfection on your wedding day \” don’t worry. There are concealing tricks you can use to make impurities disappear.
First, apply an oil free moisturizer to your skin. This will sooth dry irritated skin, and avoid flaking while concealing any problem areas. Then select a concealer that matches your skin perfectly or is one shade lighter. Use a small brush to apply the concealer to the problem area and pat dry with a make up sponge.
Apply a medium coverage oil-free foundation with a makeup sponge to your face. Then finish with a light translucent powder to set the look and apply blush to the apples of your cheeks.
And finally, distract attention away from imperfections by using shimmer powder on the brow bones and cheek bones.
And don’t forget to relax before creating your bridal makeup look. Natural bath products gently tone and relax your skin with rich antioxidants.

Bridal Makeup Tips for Longer Lasting Lips

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:25:04 +0000

On your wedding day, the last thing you need is to worry about re-applying your lipstick all day. That’s why it’s important to create a bridal look that includes long lasting lips.
The first step in creating your lasting lips is applying your concealer, foundation and translucent powder to set your look. When applying foundation, make sure to apply it to the lips. This will act as a \”base\” for your lipstick; allowing it to last longer. It also fills cracks in the lips, which will make you lips appear more flawless.
Then, choose a lipstick with staying power. This lip color is highly pigmented, and designed to last for hours while adding additional moisture. If you want extra shimmer, add a little bit of shimmer powder or lip gloss after applying your lipstick.
And don’t forget to take time to relax before creating a bridal makeup look. Use natural bath products which is designed to relax and sooth the muscles.

Bridal Makeup Tips for Beautiful Eyes

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:25:00 +0000

If you want your eyes to stand out on your wedding day, use a shimmer powder eye shadow. This type of shadow will enhance your natural eye color.
Before creating your bridal makeup look, take a warm bath to make you feel more refreshed. Use natural bath which relaxes tense muscles.
Then, apply your concealer, foundation and finish with a translucent powder to set your makeup. Highlight your check bones with blush, starting at the apples of your cheeks and working back to the hairline.
After you’ve applied the rest of your makeup, you’re ready to work on creating shimmery eyes. Choose colors that will photograph well, like a light silver or soft gold. Apply the gold shimmer eye shadow to your eyelids, and contour the creases of your eyes with a smoky purple. Finish off the look by sweeping the white shimmer powder on the brow bone of the eyes.