Camera Ready: Perfect Wedding Makeup

For many individuals, their wedding day is one of the most important events of their life. Naturally, everyone wants to look their best, especially with the camera being on them most of the time. The first key to achieving the perfect wedding makeup is to ensure your skin is well prepped. This can be achieved by drinking lots of water and sticking to a cleansing, toning and moisturising routine well in advance of your big day. Also, a good quality primer is essential to prevent your makeup from melting in the hustle of wedding affairs. Matte products are usually the safer option to keep in check any potential greasiness.

Next, for the actual makeup, stick with neutral and classic shades that enhance your natural beauty rather than going for trendy looks that you might regret later when looking at your photos. Use a reliable, long-wear foundation that matches your skin tone perfectly. Conceal any blemishes but remember, less is more; you don’t want the camera catching a heavily done face. Opt for waterproof mascara, you don't want to bear raccoon eyes in case you shed a few tears on your big day. A bit of contouring and highlighting can do wonders in photographs, just remember to blend blend blend!

When working on your lips, lining them first will not only give them a good shape but also prevent your lipstick from bleeding. Go for long-lasting lip products. Decide on your lip color based on your overall look, if your eye makeup is heavy, opt for a nude or soft pink lip, if eyes are neutral go bold on the lips. Lastly, don't forget to set your makeup look with a setting spray. Have some blotting paper handy throughout the day to dab on places where you might get oily rather than adding more powder. Always remember, no amount of makeup can substitute a bride's glow, so smile and enjoy your day.