Ever spent so much time in perfecting your makeup only to see it disappear within an hour of leaving the house? Elements like the heat can cause our skin to produce more oil and sweat. This, in turn, makes makeup run and reverses all previous efforts.
Day-long events such as weddings will require the staying power of makeup to be maximized while still making us look impeccable. Fortunately, there are ways to achieve this. If you are opting to do your own wedding day makeup instead of hiring a professional makeup artist, here are some tips to ensure you get long-lasting bridal makeup.
Primer
The general purpose of a primer is to even out the skin for improved coverage and, hence, a better makeup application. Primers, with their excellent staying power, can also increase makeup’s lifespan drastically. Therefore, this small container of makeup should be the first thing on your mind when you think about bridal makeup.
After cleansing and moisturizing, use a thin layer of foundation primer all over your face. With primers, a thin film will be enough; just make sure to blend it sufficiently in every area. Primers are suitable for all types of skin and are extremely useful to brides with oily skin.
A separate eyelid primer, made for its specific use on the eye area, is also something worth investing in. To get rid of dark eye circles and even out the rest of the skin color, reduce oiliness and make eye makeup last longer, use an eyelid primer before doing anything to the eyes. Eyelid primers also help in intensifying the color of eye shadows and on the whole, aids in the smooth application of makeup around the eyes.
Lip Liner
Lipstick can be the fastest fading aspect of your overall makeup. To make makeup last longer on the lips, work on the base of your lipstick. Start by applying lip balm on your lips to moisturize them. Next, apply lip liner all over your lips – not just on the outline. Incorporating the lip liner into your makeup helps to anchor or hold the color in longer so you don’t have to scramble for your lipstick all the time. Finally, put on your lipstick or gloss as you normally would. Using a brush to do so will lodge the pigment in deeper as well as create thin, multiple layers.
Blotting Papers
Blotting papers or sheets will be your best friend on your wedding day. Not only do these oil-absorbing sheets reduce your need for touch-ups, they will make your makeup look and feel fresh each time after you use them. However, do remember that bridal makeup needs to be strong enough in order to look just as great on photos. So, stay touched up.
Long-Wear Makeup
The easiest way to make sure your eyeliner doesn’t smudge or your mascara doesn’t run is to use water-resistant, waterproof or long-wear products. You can never go wrong with water-resistant eyeliner and a cream eye shadow (on top of primed eyelids) for long-lasting bridal makeup.
Now that you’ve got the basics of long-lasting bridal makeup right, it’s time to practice in front of the mirror. Remember, it’s never a good idea to leave your wedding day makeup to chance or test it only on the day itself. Experiment days or weeks beforehand to know what works best for you and see if the results are desirable to you.
About Indus Boutique
If you are not confident enough to do your own wedding day makeup, why not leave it to professionals? Indus Boutique is experienced in carrying out bridal makeup services in Fairfax, VA. Using products of the highest quality, we will employ makeup techniques that produce long-lasting results in order to give you a picture-perfect wedding day face. Call us at (703) 273-6220 to book your appointment today or reach us here if you have any queries.