It is finally happening! The date is fixed, venue finalized, you’ve found the perfect dress, sangeet practice has begun- your dream of being the most beautiful bride is coming true! One last thing on the checklist? Your Makeup. As it is one of the most-photographed days of your life, you just CANNOT take any risk girls.
Whether you’re a bride-to-be or dreaming of your perfect wedding, make sure you look your best on your wedding day by avoiding these 25 makeup mistakes:
1. Not using waterproof mascara
Weddings are an emotional affair and tears are guaranteed. So avoid mascara tears with a waterproof formula.
2. Wrong foundation shade
Chalky foundation is a big NO! Ensure that you choose a shade that blends perfectly with your skin tone.
3. Skipping the makeup trial
Ladies, no matter how busy you may be, you cannot miss your pre-wedding trial. An early appointment with your makeup artist is important to understand the kind of look you need on your special day. Its better to be safe than sorry!
4. Ignoring the lips
Exfoliate your lips a night before by using a sugar scrub to remove dead skin and get soft, shiny lips.
5. Overdoing the eye shadow
Remember, your eyelids are not a painting canvas. Do not deck them up with too many colours just because you are the bride.
6. Forgetting to moisturize
Putting on makeup without moisturizing first is a very common mistake. Make sure you nourish your skin well before applying any product to avoid dry, flaky skin.
7. Skipping body makeup
8. Trying a new hair cut/color
9. Not waterproofing full makeup
10. Just blushin’ it away!
A common mistake brides make is applying the blush like a doll. So, do not get too rosy and make sure you blend, blend, blend!
11. Waxing a day before D-Day
Of course you want to be as smooth as possible for your wedding, but getting waxed right before the ceremony is risky. Possible results? Rashes, patches or any other skin problem.
12. Risking a new look
Your wedding day is not the day to experiment with any new look. Stick to what suits you best.
13. Clumpy eyelashes
Long eyelashes may be back in fashion, but do not forget how they make the eyes itchy, leaving them irritated from holding too much weight for the eyelid to handle. Hence, choose your eyelash extensions well in advance. This will ensure that you do not have any allergies on the D-Day.
14. Overdoing your eyebrows
15.Using excessive powder
16.Not giving makeup time to set
In between all the steps, your makeup also needs time to dry. If you want your makeup to last longer, then let each step dry before moving on to the next one.
17. Trying a new skin-care routine
18. Getting a spray-tan
19. Too much shimmer
20. Not covering face while dressing
It is ideal to wear a robe or a shirt while getting your makeup done, so that you don’t smudge all the hard-work while changing into your wedding attire.
21. Too much contouring
22. Picking the wrong makeup artist
Ladies, don’t just go by what you see. Picking the right team is of utmost importance. So, how do you pick up a makeup artist for your wedding? Firstly, know what you want on your big day and do your research. Lastly, do not miss the makeup trial and be vocal about your needs.
23. Overspending
24. Forgetting the touch-up kit
Do not forget that the wedding day is long! An ideal kit should have : lip color, cotton swaps and tissues to fix any smudges, translucent powder, and lash glue if you’re wearing falsies.
25. DIY or hiring a friend who’s a ‘makeup artist’
Simply NO. No matter how good you may be with makeup, remember it is not a girls night out you are getting ready for.
So ladies, you better run through these points before hitting the aisle on your Big Wedding Day!
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