* Rubbing ice on the skin would help even out the pores and prevent clogging. It also helps control oil while locking in the moisture.
* Use a moisturizer depending on your skin type to make your skin soft and pliant. In case of very oily skin a toner would be beneficial.
* Then use a good branded concealer as a base coat. It helps to give a smooth look to the skin.
Concealer is integral part of the make-up.
To choose the right concealer, always use a shade lighter than your skin tone. This will help to highlight your face better.
Concealers are also available in different forms and choose the suitable one depending on your skin type.
* Apply the foundation only on top of the concealer. The foundation helps to provide a texture to the skin. This helps for application of the blusher and the eye shadow later.
Even the foundation is available in different forms. Choose the one that will suit your skin.
Select the foundation one shade lighter than your skin color of the face. It will be best if one or two color tones are blended and applied. This will look more natural and settle better on the skin.
Avoid foundations that are thick since it will cake up on your face making it look like a ghastly mask. If there is no choice, then mix a little water or moisturizer to reduce the thickness and then use it.
Blend well into the hairline, between nose ends, close to the ears and jaw line to even out the tone.
Incase of spot touch apply on the spot and even it out to blend with the rest of the color.
Both the neck and the chin should look even toned. There should not be variation of color between neck and chin.
* Use a translucent face powder - lighter than the skin tone to give a matt effect. Dust it lightly with a powder applicator brush.
* Next work on the eyes.
Use an eye shadow base – apply on the eyelid with your finger or a soft shadow brush. This will prevent the shadow from creasing.
Use three shades of shadow in similar hues – one for the brow bone, one for the lid and close to the lid like an eye liner. This will give a layered effect without looking dramatic.
Use the lightest shade on the brow and the darkest close to the eyelid, near the lashes.
Finally use a brush to gently blend them to get an overall smooth finish.
* Use the eyeliner after you have made up the face.
Apply the liner as close to the lashes as possible.
Smudge to give a natural look and this will also balance the shape of the eye.
If you want a dramatic look, then opt of a thicker and darker line.
* Next comes the blusher.
Select a blush color that resembles the natural glow of your cheeks especially after you exercise.
Use a lighter color for the day and a darker tone for the evening.
Use the blush in the same color tone as your lipstick.
Use blush form depending on your skin type – creme for dry and powder finish for oily skin.
In case of a full face try using blush near the hairline rather than near the cheek. For high cheekbones apply in the centre to accentuate the bones.
Apply blush in the end after applying the foundation and the eye shadow.
* Use lip balm before applying the lip stick.
->Refrigerate the lip balm since it will remain firm and not smear while applying.
->Use matt or frost - finish lipsticks with vitamin E for nourishment.
->Browns or maroons are most suited for Indian skin.
->Do not use orange tone as it will make your teeth look yellow.
* Use a lip liner to define your lips.
Depending on the shape of your lips use the liner to give you a desired effect.
Lip liner can prove tricky to maneuver hence always begin from the middle of the lips and work your way to the outside.
Always try to follow the natural line of the lips.
Always use liner a shade darker than the lipstick to be used.
Must haves:
Keep tissues handy to pat dry the sweat.
Use only branded products with SPF factor and vitamin enrichments.
In case of sensitive skin using sterilized cotton balls would be prudent instead of make-up brushes.
Compact (powder) for last minute touch up.
Lip gloss/balm to get that wet look
Lipstick for last minute blip.
Looking good is not just about make-up. It is about how well it is deployed to highlight your strong points. Also, being your wedding day what ever may be your comfort levels on make up, your natural luster will shine through all those layers of pancake. So forge ahead and indulge. Let your make-up make a statement of who you are. Let it be a reflection of your personality. At the same time, let it make room for you inner glow to radiate from within and reveal the real you.
Ms. Swathi Rekha, Senior Partner, Naturals Unisex Salon reveals all about bridal make-up.
"Earlier, brides used to wear make-up only for the reception. Now it is not so. Brides are particular about each part of their make up right from engagement to muhurtham to oonjal to reception – they want the perfect look."
Today bridal make-up is all about draping of saree, jewelry co-ordinates, matching accessories and appropriate hair dressing.
Ideally, Swathi recommends a trial make-up for the bride to know what would suit and what would be the look. So in case of any changes they can be planned accordingly to avoid nasty surprises.
Also, a trial of head gear and hair styling will prepare the bride for the actual event.
-Sandya Dev
Source : blog.bharatmatrimony.com
* Use a moisturizer depending on your skin type to make your skin soft and pliant. In case of very oily skin a toner would be beneficial.
* Then use a good branded concealer as a base coat. It helps to give a smooth look to the skin.
Concealer is integral part of the make-up.
To choose the right concealer, always use a shade lighter than your skin tone. This will help to highlight your face better.
Concealers are also available in different forms and choose the suitable one depending on your skin type.
* Apply the foundation only on top of the concealer. The foundation helps to provide a texture to the skin. This helps for application of the blusher and the eye shadow later.
Even the foundation is available in different forms. Choose the one that will suit your skin.
Select the foundation one shade lighter than your skin color of the face. It will be best if one or two color tones are blended and applied. This will look more natural and settle better on the skin.
Avoid foundations that are thick since it will cake up on your face making it look like a ghastly mask. If there is no choice, then mix a little water or moisturizer to reduce the thickness and then use it.
Blend well into the hairline, between nose ends, close to the ears and jaw line to even out the tone.
Incase of spot touch apply on the spot and even it out to blend with the rest of the color.
Both the neck and the chin should look even toned. There should not be variation of color between neck and chin.
* Use a translucent face powder - lighter than the skin tone to give a matt effect. Dust it lightly with a powder applicator brush.
* Next work on the eyes.
Use an eye shadow base – apply on the eyelid with your finger or a soft shadow brush. This will prevent the shadow from creasing.
Use three shades of shadow in similar hues – one for the brow bone, one for the lid and close to the lid like an eye liner. This will give a layered effect without looking dramatic.
Use the lightest shade on the brow and the darkest close to the eyelid, near the lashes.
Finally use a brush to gently blend them to get an overall smooth finish.
* Use the eyeliner after you have made up the face.
Apply the liner as close to the lashes as possible.
Smudge to give a natural look and this will also balance the shape of the eye.
If you want a dramatic look, then opt of a thicker and darker line.
* Next comes the blusher.
Select a blush color that resembles the natural glow of your cheeks especially after you exercise.
Use a lighter color for the day and a darker tone for the evening.
Use the blush in the same color tone as your lipstick.
Use blush form depending on your skin type – creme for dry and powder finish for oily skin.
In case of a full face try using blush near the hairline rather than near the cheek. For high cheekbones apply in the centre to accentuate the bones.
Apply blush in the end after applying the foundation and the eye shadow.
* Use lip balm before applying the lip stick.
->Refrigerate the lip balm since it will remain firm and not smear while applying.
->Use matt or frost - finish lipsticks with vitamin E for nourishment.
->Browns or maroons are most suited for Indian skin.
->Do not use orange tone as it will make your teeth look yellow.
* Use a lip liner to define your lips.
Depending on the shape of your lips use the liner to give you a desired effect.
Lip liner can prove tricky to maneuver hence always begin from the middle of the lips and work your way to the outside.
Always try to follow the natural line of the lips.
Always use liner a shade darker than the lipstick to be used.
Must haves:
Keep tissues handy to pat dry the sweat.
Use only branded products with SPF factor and vitamin enrichments.
In case of sensitive skin using sterilized cotton balls would be prudent instead of make-up brushes.
Compact (powder) for last minute touch up.
Lip gloss/balm to get that wet look
Lipstick for last minute blip.
Looking good is not just about make-up. It is about how well it is deployed to highlight your strong points. Also, being your wedding day what ever may be your comfort levels on make up, your natural luster will shine through all those layers of pancake. So forge ahead and indulge. Let your make-up make a statement of who you are. Let it be a reflection of your personality. At the same time, let it make room for you inner glow to radiate from within and reveal the real you.
Ms. Swathi Rekha, Senior Partner, Naturals Unisex Salon reveals all about bridal make-up.
"Earlier, brides used to wear make-up only for the reception. Now it is not so. Brides are particular about each part of their make up right from engagement to muhurtham to oonjal to reception – they want the perfect look."
Today bridal make-up is all about draping of saree, jewelry co-ordinates, matching accessories and appropriate hair dressing.
Ideally, Swathi recommends a trial make-up for the bride to know what would suit and what would be the look. So in case of any changes they can be planned accordingly to avoid nasty surprises.
Also, a trial of head gear and hair styling will prepare the bride for the actual event.
-Sandya Dev
Source : blog.bharatmatrimony.com
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