Planning To Do Your Own Makeup For Your Intimate Wedding? Bookmark This Guide Right Now!
BY Twinkle | 20 Dec, 2019 | 2614 views | 7 min read
“Can I do my own makeup for my wedding?”- A question that almost every bride asks herself while planning the wedding. Your wedding day is the day you want to look the best at! And there is no one better than you know how you want to look. Whether you want to wear that statement lipstick or have a natural-subtle glow look. Plus with intimate weddings happening all over the country, more brides are choosing to glam up by themselves. So if you are a bride who is asking herself, how do I do professional makeup on myself? You just clicked on the right page. This is the ultimate guide that you need to bookmark NOW!
Image via Priyanka and Nikesh's Real Wedding
Understand Skin Prep
Skincare is as important as your makeup for your wedding day. Invest in good skincare products at least a few months before the wedding, which will give you the best possible base to layer your makeup on.
Research And Shortlist A Reference Of Looks
Check out our amazing gallery of wedding makeup images and shortlist the looks that you love! This will give you a reference to work with while doing your makeup. You can also check these amazing bridal makeup apps that will help you do your makeup better!
Watch Online Tutorials And Practice
Don’t worry if you aren’t very skilled at makeup. This is where practice will help. Watch makeup artists and makeup bloggers who do tutorials online and practice those looks. Start with natural wedding makeup tutorial and then go ahead to intricate eye makeup looks. A lot of professional makeup artists are doing online workshops in the lockdown; you can sign up for one of those too! Create your own bridal makeup notes to refer.
Image via Tanya and Neev's Real Wedding
Learn Different Techniques
Makeup is all about techniques and practice. Understand what you want to do for your makeup and learn all those small skills. Want to wear falsies? Learn how to apply them. Want to rock a chiselled face? Learn how to contour and highlight! Here are the top eight bridal makeup mistakes you should avoid.
Talk To A Bridal Makeup Artist
There is a difference between wedding makeup DIY vs. professional bridal makeup. So a little help will go a long way. For all those asking - Did Kate Middleton do her own makeup for her wedding? Yes she did! But she also had some help from a professional bridal makeup artist. So if you have a friend who is willing to talk to you or a professional makeup artist who is ready for just an online consultation, talk to them about any doubts or queries you may have!
Take The Weather Into Consideration
While finalizing on your makeup looks, always remember to take the weather into consideration. Would you want a super matte look on a humid day where you may sweat? If you are planning to get married in the monsoons, you better pick waterproof wedding makeup products!
Understand Different Makeup Products And Tools
If you are new to makeup, it’s essential to understand what tool and product does what. This will help you to create the best makeup for your wedding.
Image via Ritu and Aditya's Real Wedding
Buy The Right Products
Even if you aren’t a professional bridal makeup artist, you want that professional look. Opt for products that have a long staying capacity and photographs well. If you are looking to buy new products here’s a quick guide on which products to splurge on and which to save on!
Get Opinions On Your Final Look
Do a trial run of all your final looks two weeks prior to the wedding and ask a friend or sister to review them along with your outfits. This will give you a second opinion on the looks. Ensure that you show it to only a couple of friends who will give you a frank opinion on it.
Pre-decide your look
Even if you are a makeup freak, planning your own look for your wedding day can be very taxing. Determine your mien, do not waste any time. Try recreating the look you desire till you crack the makeup to perfection. Tiny notes and details can be a life saver at the eleventh hour.
Image via Rashi Sehgal Official
Primer is of prime importance
At the onset, once your skin is cleaned and moisturized, don't forget to apply a sleek layer of primer. The primer can conceal all the pores and blemishes so as to enhance your cosmetics. It is the preparation for the big reveal once the look is done, so opt for a primer that suits your skin type.
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Don't forget the eye primer...
Usually you just apply your face primer all over the eye lids as well. But for your bridal makeup, we'd totally advise you to go in for a specialized eye primer to prep the lids for some action.
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Foundation is indeed the very foundation
The right shade of the foundation can actually make all the difference. Get in touch with experts while deciding the right foundation given your skin type and texture. Keep it subtle to ensure that your bridal makeup look doesn't go OTT.
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Sunscreen is a big NO
While they might be great at protecting your skin in the sun but not as much for your make up. It tends to leave out oil and moisture that can spoil your layers of hard work on the D-day!
Cream based concealer is the way to go
Powder based products have a tendency to give put a very overdone look. Therefore, cream based concealers are crucial to hide your dark circles and problem areas so that you are confident throughout on your wedding day.
Shine out with subtlety!
Products such as eye shadows, face powder and highlighters with sparkles just ruins the wedding look. Photographs cannot capture their shine and therefore you end up looking awkward. Go for subtle, bright make up that brings out the best in you.
Image viaMeghna Butani Make-up Artist
Add some drama to your eyes
A bold, waterproof mascara will add all the drama that your wedding make up requires. Waterproof, because it is your big and we shall let the happy tears come without worrying.
Image via Poonam Mishra
Lipstick trick that will last all night
Layering your lips with shades of your lip stain can ensure durability. Apply a lip balm first and then move on to your lipsticks. To add more volume, you can also go in for lip liners to enhance your lips and make it last throughout your wedding function.
Invest in a finishing mist
Your make up has to sustain all the drama, stress and running around for hours. So, having an intact make up will make sure you are not conscious or worried about how you look.
Image via Komal Kooner Makeup Artistry
While these tips can assist you to recreate your desired look, do not forget to take away a tissue or blotting sheet to dab out excess oil and dirt. Once you get it right, put on your beautiful smile and slay your wedding girl!
If you are planning an intimate wedding this year, we can help you to make it memorable. From dos and don'ts to all the essential lists, we have it all here!
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