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How to apply a Bridal Makeup
American bride wearing a Contemporary Western Wedding Dress (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
American bride wearing a Contemporary Western Wedding Dress (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
How to apply bridal makeup correctly is something every bride needs to know prior to making her grand entrance down the aisle. Following a few makeup application tips can help every bride look perfect on her special day wthout any added stress.
Easy Bridal Makeup Application
A bride’s makeup should be natural looking, but also emphasize her features so they look beautiful in photographs. How to apply bridal makeup depends on both the theme and time of your wedding. Evening wedding looks can be slightly more dramatic with sultry eyes and bold shadows. Daytime bridal makeup should be minimal with neutral eye shadows and rosy lips. Every bride should emphasize blush and lips for the most foolproof and timeless bridal beauty.
No matter what a bride’s wedding makeup style is, she should always apply makeup before putting on the wedding gown unless it must go over the head. In this case, use a bed sheet to cover the bride from the décolletage to the floor to protect her gown.
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Register for the Transformation Studioz’ 6 Day Special Make-Up Effect Workshop in Abuja
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Flawless Base
Now we know you all want to achieve that perfect makeup finish every time you do your makeup. So here are a few basic tips to help get you started.
1. Always moisturize your skin morning and night. Skin that is not hydrated will not hold makeup well and will look cakey.
2. Use your brushes!! Good tools make a world of difference to your makeup application. There are specific tools for the job at hand so brush up on your tools to help you get that perfect finish
3. Blend.. The most important tip on makeup is learning to be patient and blend blend blend.. Blending is the difference between good makeup and amazing makeup. Spend time blending your eyeshadow, your blush, and especially your foundation. You want your makeup to look like second skin and so it should not be obvious or have any streak marks.
Try these three basic tips and see how you go..
Happy makeup
Perfect Lips
Applying lipliner is not only a great way to define and accentuate the shape of your lips, but also to keep your lipstick from feathering.
1. Begin applyling lipliner at the center of your natural upper lip line to define the bow then work toward the outer corners to complete the line.
2. Start at one corner of your bottom lip then follow your natural lip line all the way to the other corner.
Tip: Choose a lipliner that matches your lipstick or a flesh tone shade for a soft, natural look.
Tip: To get plumper, pinker looking lips, do not touch up by drawing a hard lip line; smudge it so lips look fuller! For a more dramatic fullness, choose a lipstick shade with a hint of frost.
Tip: To avoid lipstick on your teeth, put your index finger in your mouth and then draw it out slowly with your mouth closed. What you see on your finger is what would have ended up on your teeth!
For The Love of Bristles Introducing Makeup Brushology 101
If you spend lots of money buying the finest and most expensive makeup and you don’t have the right tools, then I’m afraid you won’t be getting the best use out of your money. With the right tools, you are well on your way to achieving flawless and professional looking makeup.
However, there are dozens of makeup brushes out there and it can be quite a chore knowing which ones are the best and what they do. Hopefully at the end of thisarticle class, you should be able to pass any Brushology exam with flying colours. For clarity, I will be broadly categorizing makeup brushes into: Face, Eyes and Lips.
FACE
Foundation Brush: Most foundation brushes are flat, with a pointed end. This helps you apply your foundation smoothly and evenly. The pointed end helps you get to hard-to-reach corners of your face like around the nose and under your eyes. In more recent times, people have moved away from traditional foundation brushes to buffing/stippling brushes for applying their foundation. These brushes are densely packed with a flat rounded top which gives your foundation an airbrushed finish because you are able to work the product into your skin.
Recommendations: MAC 190, Sigma F60, The Body Shop Foundation Brush, ELF Studio Powder Brush(powder brush but works best as a stippling brush)
Powder Brush: The little puffs that come in most powder compacts have a way of transferring too much product to the face, making one look cakey. A fluffy powder brush, preferably made of natural fibre, will help you apply powder sparingly to specific parts of your face like your t-zone and your chin.
Recommendations: Sigma F30, Blush Beauty Powder Brush
Blush Brush: It is possible to use your powder brush to apply your blush if it is made for both purposes like MAC’s 129 brush. However for a more precise application, you need a blush brush. Most blush brushes are small and dome-shaped, allowing you to apply product directly on the apples of your cheeks.
Recommendations: House of Tara Blush Brush, Real Techniques Blush Brush, ELF Studio Blush Brush
Concealer Brush: These brushes are shaped like foundation brushes but are much smaller. Their size and shape makes it easier to dab concealer to under eye circles, around the nose and on blemishes. I personally prefer to apply concealer on blemishes and dark circles with my fingers because the warmth of my fingers helps blend the product into my skin. Synthetic brushes are best for liquid makeup like concealer because they don’t pick up too much product.
Recommendations: Sigma F70, Bobbi Brown Touch Up
Contour Brush: This brush is not essential, but if you like to contour your face to make it appear slimmer and more chiseled then you would require one. Most contour brushes are angled to fit perfectly in your cheekbones.
Recommendations: MAC 109, MAC 168 (can be used for both blush and contour), Sigma F40
Kabuki Brush: Another brush that isn’t totally essential but has its advantages. A Kabuki is a powder brush with bristles that are more densely packed to help you achieve more coverage with your powder without appearing cakey. They are usually made with natural fibre and are very handy to carry around.
Recommendations: ELF Kabuki Face Brush, Too Faced Kabuki Brush, EcoTools Retractable Kabuki Brush
EYES:
I always chuck those eyeshadow applicators that come in eyeshadow palettes as I don’t think they are ideal for applying eyeshadow.
Flat Shader Brush: This brush is usually stiff and square shaped so it picks up color well. It is handy for applying eyeshadow to the lid of your eye. Used in patting motions, it allows even distribution of product on the lid with very minimal fall out.
Recommendations: MAC 239, ELF Eyeshadow Brush, House of Tara Eyeshadow Brush
Blending Brush: This soft, tapered brush is used to apply a transition color in the crease to soften the look of your eyeshadow. To create a smokey eye, a stiff blending brush helps to precisely apply and blend darker shadows in the crease.
Recommendations: Sigma E35, MAC 217&224, ELF Blending Eye Brush
Pencil Brush: Not entirely necessary unless you like to apply eyeshadow in your inner tear duct area or want to create a more defined crease. You can also use it to apply eyeshadow to your lower lash line.
Recommendations: Real Techniques Detailer Brush, MAC 219
Angled Brow Brush: If you use a brow powder or eyeshadow to fill in your eyebrows then you will need a good brow brush that is angled and thin for precise application.
Recommendations: Sigma E75, MAC 208, Twelve from Kent Angled Brow Brush
Eyeliner Brush: Ideal for applying gel eyeliners. The best ones are usually angled for easier application.
Recommendations: ELF Angled Eyeliner Brush, Sigma E10
LIPS
Lip brushes are not very popular because honestly, it is much easier to apply your lipstick straight from the tube. However, if you want to get a precisely defined lip especially with bright colored lipsticks, then you would need a small one with firm bristles and a tapered head.
Recommendations: MAC 318 Retractable Lip Brush, BM Pro Retractable Lip Brush, House of Tara Lip Brush
This Brushology class would not be complete without mentioning anything about brush care. It is essential to keep your brushes clean to prevent build up and transfer of bacteria to the skin which causes acne. Wash them every two weeks with baby shampoo to keep them fresh and lasting longer.
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Yewande is a recent graduate of Warwick Business School in the UK. She is passionate about all things beauty related and shares avant-garde tips and tricks amongst other things on http://www.shelovesthefinerthings.com. Connect with her on twitter: @Yewizzy
BEAUTY TUTORIALS: FLAWLESS BASE
Now we know you all want to achieve that perfect makeup finish every time you do your makeup. So here are a few basic tips to help get you started.
1. Always moisturize your skin morning and night. Skin that is not hydrated will not hold makeup well and will look cakey.
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