Makeup is surprisingly often an overlooked item when planning your dream shaadi. Brides always focus on planning their outfits, jewellery..
Makeup is surprisingly often an overlooked item when planning your dream shaadi. Brides always focus on planning their outfits, jewellery, hair and mehndi but don't realise that, to look amazingly stunning on their wedding day they really need to have good makeup applied by a professional. Bridal make up by its very nature is a unique requirement and your make up regime for the big day needs careful thought and consideration. Our bridal beauty consultant, Lubna Rafiq, of Art Of Beauty shares some of bridal beauty insights with you… My personal approach to make-up for brides is one of corrective, subtle make-up that enhances the bride's best features and makes her look naturally radiant and beautiful on her big day. The first thing people notice when they look at a bride - is how stunning and radiant she looks, not her makeup itself. In fact make - up that is too obvious can look overdone and artificial so understated and sophisticated elegance is the name of the game!
When it comes to applying bridal makeup, there is a correct sequence and technique to follow as well as a preparatory stage to ensure that you will be looking your absolute best. Selection and advice on the best and most appropriate products, colours and styles is also imperative. What works for you in your day to day use or for other special occasions will not necessarily make you look your best on your big day! This kind of in depth knowledge can only come from a beautician experienced in the nuances of bridal makeup.
Skin & Eyebrows
The first thing to get right is your skin and eyebrows…I would recommend a series of facials in the run up to your wedding (that is if you don't already have regular facials) Start a few months before the wedding as it is common for your skin to break out and get worse before it gets better after a facial if you haven't had one for a long time. (Something to do with getting all the impurities out) Treat yourself to one a month for four months before the big day…your last one should be at least a few days before your wedding, to give your skin time to settle down. Eyebrows should be kept in shape regularly and shaped the day before the d-day if possible. On the morning of your wedding, make sure your skin is well moisturised about ten minutes before applying your make-up. I always recommend that you have your hair done after your Make-up. The next stage is to have your foundation applies. Remember that for the photographs you must take extra care when using light reflective foundation and concealer.
A lot of brides pile on layers of foundation underneath the eye, in the misunderstanding that it is a concealer, when actually, it's job is to "put light" in to dark areas…Don't do it! You may look good to the naked eye, but it will show up too white in your photos and you could look like you have puffy eye bags!
I'm not saying to steer clear of subtle light reflecting foundations; in fact they are great for giving the appearance of dewy, youthful skin. Steer very clear of shimmery bronzers and blushers though…If you want to use a bronzer, use a matt one and use it very subtly, softly over your cheeks, bridge of your nose, top on your forehead, where you would naturally catch the sun…bear in mind that your neck should not be too different in colour to your face. (Don't be tempted to try putting bronzer all over your neck…you'll just end up staining your lengha!)
Eyes
For your eyes, you can't go wrong with matt makeup with slight shimmering shadows. I usually use a combination of colours to compliment the Brides outfit. A soft black eyeliner, (No browns) use black mascara for your wedding day, even if you're very fair and usually go for brown - it'll show up better in your photographs, smudged close to the base of you lashes on your upper lid will make your eyelashes appear thicker and, in conjunction with a little grey or dark brown eye-shadow applied with a thin brush at the base of your lower lashes, will subtly define your eyes perfectly for the photos. I use black WATERPROOF mascara on just about every bride that comes to me, and make sure I curl the lashes before applying it. On some occasions I even consider using false eyelashes as this gives more definition over the eyes and looks quite stunning in photographs.
Lips
For the bride's lips, I like to use a colour that will not clash with the bride's eyes and dress and of course her Bouquet…Bearing in mind you have already primed your lips when you applied your foundation and powder by putting a suitable balm or moisturiser on them after you have done your base. By the time you are ready for lipstick to be applied, your lips will be in perfect condition…-Always leave this to the very last. I use a "Nude" lip pencil over the entire lip before applying the lip colour as it gives extra staying power, apply lip-colour then blot with a tissue and reapply lipstick with a touch of gloss or a more shimmering colour to enhance the shadow of your bottom lip and a slight touch over the top lip.
And Finally...
The most important tip is to allow yourself a good three hours to get ready as this gives your beautician plenty of time to work her magic and make you look stunning. More importantly it will give you some all-important chill out time away from your interfering aunties. Before you make an entrance, a quick check and powder before you leave for the ceremony, and your Dulha will be totally bowled over PLUS you will look fantastic in the photos of your dream shaadi!
Article By Lubna Rafiq Of ART OF BEAUTY ~ www.art-beauty.co.uk
How to Apply Pakistani Light Party-Wear Makeup
Apply Pakistani Light Party-Wear Makeup
Makeup is a complete art in itself, however, it is best used to enhance ones features and not to modify the entire face. This makeup tutorial is designed, keeping in view the complexion and skin texture of the Pakistani women. Since their skin is on the wheatish tone, it is best to use colors that enlighten the complexion.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
Cleansing milk
TV paint stick
Soft, round sponge
Loose translucent powder
Eye shades
Highlighting shimmer
Kajal or kohl pencil
Eye liner
Mascara
Blush
Matte lipstick
Lip liner
Gloss
Set of makeup brushes
1
Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying the base. Smooth and clean skin ensures a perfect makeup finish. Spread the cleansing milk all over the face and neck, massaging in circular motion until the milk is nearly absorbed in the skin.
2
Apply the TV stick lightly in patches all over your face and neck. Blend well; using the round sponge or your fingertips. Use a large round brush to dust translucent powder to set the base. Make sure not to use too much powder, as it will give you a cake-like effect.
3
Apply pink eyeshadow all over the eye lid using a round, flat eye shadow applicator. Take a pointed applicator and apply pink eye shadow on the crease--slightly moving towards the eyebrows. Form a "V" shape at the corner of the eye.
4
Use the wand of liquid eyeliner to apply on the top lash line, starting thin from the inner corner, turning into a slightly thicker line moving towards the outer corner of the eye. Let it dry, then apply a single coat of mascara on both upper and lower lashes.
5
Use a nude shade of blush or eye shade with a contouring brush. Lightly contour the sides of the nose, on top of the eye brows, and just below the jaw line and chin. Apply blush just below the apples of the cheeks.
6
Outline the lips with lip liner. Use a lip brush to fill in the lips with lipstick. Dot the gloss on top for a shimmery perfect pout.
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