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MAKEUP TIPS
July 22 2009

Along with choosing the best type of cleanser, toner, and moisturizer, you will also need to choose the right type of makeup.  Obviously, too much makeup would make you look clownish while too little makeup could cause your face to fade.

Lighting

First, you should be very careful in not becoming carried away with the amount of makeup worn.  Additionally, the time of day when the wedding will occur will make a big difference in how the makeup is applied.  For instance, if the wedding were during the day, then you would want a softer look and therefore, need to pay careful attention to the foundation, powder, concealer, and blush since daytime lighting would show every little flaw.

If you were getting married at night, then the lighting would not be as harsh.  In this case, you could afford be a little more dramatic with the choices.  No matter what time of day, you should strive for a look that is romantic yet sensual.

To accomplish this, warm colors should be worn with just a small amount of eye shadow and liner.  The lips should be perfect and full, which can be done by using a good liner just one shade darker than the lipstick, and choosing a primary lip color that is a peach, light pink or subtle mauve.

Foundation

When it comes to choosing the foundation, it is crucial that you choose something oil-based along with waterproof mascara.  If the foundation is water-based and the mascara not waterproof, when the tears start flowing, the makeup will run, creating streaks.

The foundation should be sheer, and typically a color one shade lighter than your natural skin tone.  By using this type, the appearance is healthy and radiant, looking great in person and in photographs.  For the concealer and powder, the best option is one that is cream based.

Makeup Tools

Another important consideration is the tools that you would be using.  All of the brushes, sponges, and other tools should be kept clean.  This will ensure the makeup goes on evenly, as it should, and that colors and makeup types do not mix.

Blush

When applying blush, this should be applied to the apple of the cheek, the area where the cheekbones protrude when smiling.  After applying the blush, you can take a soft sponge and gently wipe along the sides of the cheeks to blend any lines.

Eyes

The eyes are another primary focus, meaning you want them to look bright.  This can be accomplished by applying a soft, off-white powder on the entire lid.  Then, in the crease of the eyelid, you would use a small amount of blue and taupe, blending the two carefully.  Finally, with a soft, small brush, apply a thin line of gold on top.

The eyelashes should be lush and thick, again using waterproof mascara.  You want good, quality mascara to help lengthen and thicken the lashes and if you prefer to have your lashes separated, you can apply the mascara using the tip of the brush or a mascara comb.  The result is a clean application without clumps.

Lasting Makeup

To help the makeup last throughout the entire wedding and reception, some special tricks can help.  Once the makeup has been applied, take a powder puff, smoothing it across the pressed powder and then pressing it down firmly onto the face.  About a minute later, use a large brush that has been dipped in loose powder, tapped to remove the excess, and then brush onto the face.  What this does is set the makeup, making it last.

Emergency Kit

You definitely want to put an “emergency kit” together to take with you to the wedding.  This kit will contain items such as powder to help remove shine, concealer, and lipstick or gloss for touchups.