" Skincare makes a huge difference to how your make-up looks and lasts," says Conway. I love the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder for this." Tip 5: Prepping your base will make all the difference "Photography lighting can enhance the shine and if you haven’t powdered in the key areas (forehead, around the nose, T-zone) you might end up looking more sweaty than glowy. "The one thing I recommend all of my brides have handy is a good setting powder to touch up throughout the day and avoid hotspots in your photos," says Dawn. To protect your base, make sure your bridesmaids have the right tools on hand, should you need them.
Tip 4: Ensure bridesmaids are armed with a mini touch-up kitĮmotions run high on your wedding day, so tears are often inevitable. To ensure you're left with a natural and even finish, go over your base with a sponge as a final touch (before powder) to remove any excess foundation and help it adhere better to your skin. A foundation brush will ensure you get an even, buildable application that looks flawless and lasts." "No matter how clean our hands are, we still have natural oils on our finger tips and the excess oils can cause foundation to slip throughout the day. "It’s so important to apply your foundation with a brush on your wedding day," says Cher Webb. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play Tip 3: How you apply your foundation makes the world of difference
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Martin uses MAC's Face and Body Foundation as an all-over base, then takes Bobbi Brown's Skin Foundation Stick to add coverage in the particular areas that require it – usually the nose, chin and front of the cheeks. Spotlighting with coverage is a good alternative to going all-over with a heavier foundation that you're not necessarily comfortable wearing. Red is a very jealous colour, so if there is redness in the skin it can steal focus from other areas you’re hoping to enhance," advises Martin. "Coverage is mainly down to personal preference, however I do think enough coverage to banish any unwanted redness is key. Wedding photography usually doesn't have the same harsh lighting as studio shoots so make-up doesn’t need to be amped up so much." "Make-up can be fresh, natural and still stand out beautifully if you use the right products and techniques. "For weddings, I don’t believe a bride should pile on more make-up than they are used to, just stand out in photos," says Kelly Dawn. Tip 2: More coverage isn't necessarily always betterĪ common misconception when it comes to bridal foundation is that you have to choose between what looks best on the day and what looks best in photos, often resulting in people applying more foundation than is necessary to appear 'smoother' on camera. If you're happy with the coverage and longevity, but not the luminosity level, "You can always add an illuminating moisturiser underneath or extra powder on top to manipulate the finish," suggests Amy Conway. Foundations will sit differently depending on your skin type, and by testing beforehand, you can see whether or not the foundation oxidises, how long it lasts on the skin, and if it requires touch-ups throughout the day. Even if the foundation looks great in the shop, it's crucial to wear it for at least a few days to see how different environments can impact the finish. Which leads us to the key takeaway: always test-run your foundations before the wedding. "I like to use a more dewy foundation but set all the key ‘hotspots’ well with powder – these being areas that are prone to shine like the T-zone, above the brows, around the nose and chin." "Too much luminosity in a foundation and you can look a little shiny, almost metallic, whereas totally matte can make your skin look flat," says Hannah Martin.
In an age of social media where we've become unavoidably aware of how our make-up looks in photos, which, aside from the element of over-self-analysing, can serve to give us a better idea of which foundations work well with the camera and which don't. Tip 1: Test-running your foundation will save tears on the day
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To provide the most comprehensive overview of how to choose the perfect wedding day foundation for you, we asked expert bridal make-up artists Hannah Martin, Kelly Dawn, Amy Conway and Cher Webb to impart their expertise and experience, as well as share the foundations they keep in their kits.
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