It will soon be here - the happiest day in every bride's life. From booking the venue to choosing the perfect wedding dress to sending out the many invitation cards - planning is already in full swing months before the wedding. In addition to the wedding dress and the matching wedding hairstyle, the bridal make-up also ensures a stunning and beautiful look. And since it's not just any day, but your big day, bridal make-up has to last long and look really good in photos. We'll tell you in our article what you should pay particular attention to and how to do your own bridal make-up!
The most important thing when it comes to wedding make-up is that you stay true to your type and style and feel really comfortable with the look. For example, if you don't wear make-up at all in everyday life or wear natural make-up, we recommend that you opt for natural bridal make-up. However, if you like to stand out and dramatic smokey eyes and red lips are your trademark, then you can go all out for your wedding.
Bridal Make Up Tips: What should you pay particular attention to?
The wedding will most likely be the day you will be photographed the most and for this reason a flawless look is an absolute must. Have you decided to do your wedding make-up yourself for cost or taste reasons? Below you will find the most important things you should pay particular attention to.
- Intensive treatment for your skin –For a flawless make-up for a bride, the skin must also be perfect and healthy. Is your skin prone to acne or other redness? Then, if your budget allows, you should seek advice from a dermatologist and have at least 3-4 facials before the big day. Would that be far too expensive for you? Then use moisturizing face cream morning and evening and regularly use face masks and peelings for your skin type. Drinking enough water and eating a healthy diet are also essential for a radiant complexion.
- "Practice makes perfect"– Even if you wear makeup for the office every day, bridal makeup is not something you should just try on the day itself. Regardless of whether you have decided on subtle bridal make-up or a bolder look, we recommend that you start rehearsing at least 3-4 weeks earlier. This gives you enough time to experiment with different colors and nuances and allows you to adapt your make-up perfectly to your wedding dress and wedding hairstyle.
- Cleanse and moisturize face –Before you start your wedding make-up, you should first clean your face thoroughly and apply a moisturizer. A little insider tip from us - add a few drops of facial oil to the moisturizer - this will ensure a radiant complexion and make the make-up last much longer.
- Use primer –After moisturizing your skin, we recommend applying a thin layer of primer with a brush to the face, neck and ears. A primer successfully conceals small redness, bumps and enlarged pores. Thanks to the primer, your complexion looks much more even and the bridal make-up lasts longer.
- The right foundation –We recommend you play it safe and invest in a highly pigmented and good coverage foundation. Since all the flashlights emphasize the pink tones on the face even more, you should use a foundation with a delicate yellow tone. You also need to find the right foundation for your skin type. However, if you are not entirely sure about this, you can seek advice from a professional. It is important to remember to achieve a smooth transition to the neck and nape, as edges will be clearly visible later in the photos.
More useful makeup tips for weddings
- Avoid shimmery products –When buying make-up products, you should avoid shimmering highlighters or the like or only use them in moderation. Why is that so? Light-reflecting make-up and glitter particles reflect camera flashes, making your face look much paler. And after all, no bride wants to look like a ghost on her big day, right?
- Blush for radiant cheeks –While a shimmering highlighter really shows off in photos, this is not the case with blush. Therefore, we recommend that you apply a little more blush. This way you can conjure up a fresh and natural complexion in no time. How do you find the right tone? The perfect shade is actually the color of the inside of your lips.
- Do not use face powder that is too light –Just like highlighters, face powders that are too light are unfavorable for your bridal make-up. It's better to choose shades that are similar to the tone of your foundation.
Eye make-up
- Eye Primer –If you don't have a smudgeWedding eye make-upIf you want to have it, you should definitely use an eye primer. It ensures that the eyeliner and eye shadows last all day. To do this, we recommend applying the primer with an angled, flat brush from the lash line to the eyebrows.
- Eye make-up wedding and the right shades of eyeshadow –If you are interested in bridal make-up trends, then you have certainly noticed that natural bridal make-up is becoming more and more popular. However, different shades are suitable for different eye colors. For anyone with brown eyes, green and pastel tones would be an option. If you have blue eyes, then the gentle peach nuances are the best choice for you. Pink or delicate rose tones bring out green eyes wonderfully.
- Waterproof mascarais an absolute must on such an emotional day.
- And now only those remainLips –At a make-up wedding, the rule “less is more!” applies. So if you have already emphasized your eyes with a dramatic smokey eye look, you should choose a lipstick in simple and delicate shades. Different nude and pink tones give your look a wonderfully romantic touch. So that the lipstick lasts longer and you don't have to refresh your bridal make-up every hour, we recommend using so-called topcoat products or lipsticks that seal the color.
- You should definitely do your bridal make-up with oneFix fixing spray –The key to flawless and long-lasting makeup is to use a setting spray. Some products even work for around 18 hours - what more could you ask for?
- Make-up bridal refresher –The wedding is a very emotional and exciting day and for this reason it is normal for you to sweat. To freshen up your shiny and oily face, you must always have the so-called blotting papers at hand. Then just apply a little powder and your look is saved.
Which are the best products?
There is no right answer to the question of which brands offer the best bridal make-up products. While some have very good foundations in their range, others offer a larger selection of lipstick and eyeshadow shades. So just experiment until you find the right one for you. No matter which brand you choose, it is important to make sure that you choose products that are waterproof and long-lasting.
Do-it-yourself natural bridal make-up instructions
Simple, playful and romantic – subtle make-up is a classic that will never go out of style. The best thing about this look is that it works wonderfully for all skin types. Delicate pink eye shadows, a matching lipstick in nude shades - it's all about the subtle and gentle accents that make you shine in a natural way.
Natural bridal make-upDirections:
- First, primer, foundation and blush are applied as usual.
- For the eyes, we recommend eyeshadows in creamy, slightly glittering shades.
- Now apply eye primer, followed by an eyeshadow in a natural shade.
- Next, apply a champagne shade with a slight shimmer to the inner corners of your eyes.
- For shading and a more dramatic touch, take the darkest shade from your eyeshadow palette and apply it in the crease.
- Apply a little highlighter below the base of your eyebrows for extra depth.
Make-up tips wedding – bridal make-up red lips
Not every bride wants a natural look on her wedding day and of course there is nothing wrong with that. While nude lipsticks are beautiful and practical, a deep classic red will add a touch of vintage Hollywood glamor to your bridal makeup. However, you should keep the rest of your make-up simple and natural.
Bridal make-up – smokey eyes for a glamorous and dramatic look
If you yourWedding make-upIf you want to do it yourself and achieve a glamorous look, then smokey eye make-up would definitely be worth considering. Timeless, breathtaking and somewhat seductive – smokey eyes are a classic and always look beautiful. Whether dark in black or gray or a more subtle make-up with brown and gold nuances - there is something for every taste!
And which wedding guest make-up is considered appropriate?
Are you invited to a wedding and want to know what you should pay attention to when making up for a wedding guest? Just like with the outfits, a certain oneDress code for guestsThere are also a few rules to follow when applying make-up. Since the bride should be the center of attention, we recommend that you opt for simple and not too flashy wedding make-up - i.e. emphasize either the eyes or the lips, but under no circumstances both at the same time.
- First and foremost, it is of course important that the make-up matches the colors of your outfit.
- Lipstick in delicate pink shades –For appropriate wedding guest make-up, you should avoid bright and eye-catching tones such as red, orange and purple.
- Delicate, slightly shimmering light shadowlooks classy and elegant. The rose gold and apricot tones are particularly fresh and very popular at the moment. A dramatic, black eyeliner is also considered an absolute “no go”.
More examples of makeup
If you want a subtle smokey look, then this wedding make up is just right for you
Combine gently shimmering eyeshadow with an orange lipstick for a fairytale and natural wedding make-up.
The right make-up for the bride completes your entire look perfectly.
Simple and beautiful – this look screams elegance and class.
Beautiful and timeless - we're not surprised that so many brides are opting for a natural look.
Wedding make-up tips – Red lips and dark smokey eyes create a romantic vintage wedding look
For a light touch of color, choose a lipstick in soft peach shades.
Or why not a purple lipstick for a glamorous wedding make-up?
Beautiful pink bridal make-up
Gentle waves combined with shimmering eye make-up give you a touch of romance.
Simple nude lipstick and shiny, golden eye make-up - so simple and yet so pretty!
Ideas and inspiration for wedding make-up
Wedding Guest Make Up – You can’t go wrong with brown-gold smokey eyes and nude lipstick.
Sometimes all you need is a mascara and a pink lipstick with a gloss
Shimmering gold is very trendy and is the perfect make-up for weddings.
Use eyeshadow with glitter to showcase your green eyes perfectly.
