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Bridal Beauty:
When Bad Makeup Happens to
Good Brides
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When Bad Makeup Happens to Good Brides
By Suzanne Patterson,
Foreverwed Resident Beauty Expert
You're engaged!
Congratulations on one of the most important events of your life! It
is time to be choosing that regal centerpiece of the wedding day: your
gown and head dressing. Soon you'll be busy picking out invitations,
florists, bridesmaids dresses, the wedding cake, photographer,
honeymoon location…. OH MY! To put it in Hollywood terms, you are
starring as the "Leading Lady" in your own photographed and video
recorded "stage production", and that will be the start of a new life
waiting for you at the altar. Starting to feel a bit overwhelmed, my
dear? Relax! Chances are you have a few months
and then some to make the preparations in plenty of time but….. don't
forget about the most important thing of all: YOU!
Lifestyle changes are coming your way with those two little words, "I
do" on the horizon. A wedding date is one of the biggest motivations
in a woman's life to make significant improvements in her beauty and
fitness routines, and many of these changes become a permanent part of
her daily routine. A correct makeup palette that enhances natural
features should be an integral part of this permanent change. Too
often, brides are simply neglectful out of ignorance or confused and
intimidated by the seemingly endless amount of makeup choices on the
market to feel truly confident in their selections. I see so many
brides in my consultations who are still wearing the same makeup
choices leftover from their teenage makeup" trial and error" days. As
a result, bad makeup is happening to good brides-to be with
unflattering colors and application techniques. The most common
problem I find is foundation not correctly matched to the most basic
element of makeup ingredients: their skin undertones. Foundation is
the cornerstone item of makeup, and needs to be an exact match to
skin, not change it. Many women are also using the same skin care
routine from those days, and don't realize that as skin matures with
age, your routine needs to change accordingly. Without a properly
prepared facial "canvas", makeup cannot fully accomplish its mission
of illusion and decoration.
It can be overwhelming for the non-makeup professional to choose
exactly the right skin care and makeup for her personal regimen. Not
only are there countless cosmetic companies (and new ones springing up
nearly every month), but "how to" information abounds in magazine
articles, beauty books, department store counters, even on the
Internet! How does a woman go about translating it all down to her
unique and specific beauty needs? With a wedding in your future, this
situation can be more critical and frustrating. Not only do you want
to feel confident in your beauty routine and makeup application on one
of the most important days of your life, but this is also a time of
relaxing, and enjoying the festivities and preparations. A frantic
morning filled with uncertainty and stress because of a lack of
confidence in your own wedding makeup application skills will show in
your face the entire day. Pampering yourself professionally is not a
luxury in your wedding plans, it is a necessity.
Should You Go Pro?
Take heart, my dear, you have the best option available to you! This
is the time to put your face in the hands of an experienced
professional makeup artist who can help you gain a better
understanding and knowledge of cosmetics for your specific needs. They
can also take the guesswork out of product selection for you, and
teach you how to properly use them. The time to start a relationship
with your makeup artist is the day you start planning your wedding.
Working with a professional will build your confidence and ability in
your own makeup skill for everyday wear; a small investment for a
lifetime benefit! A professional makeup artist is also a necessary
element of the pampering process, eliminating the pressure and stress
associated with producing just the right look on your wedding day.
Many makeup artists with years of experience in their talent and
expertise are also skilled in skin care and recommendations. Healing
and toning the skin for the "Big Day" takes time. An established skin
care routine and treatments done with regularity will result in
smoother facial lines, healed blemishes, and more radiant complexion.
It is important to begin the process early enough so that your skin
will properly respond to the benefits of a proper skin care routine.
How Do I Choose A Professional Artist?
A skilled Bridal makeup artist understands camera techniques,
lighting, film stocks and exposure, and is adept at using this
knowledge in makeup application for print and video. The artist should
use high performance, long lasting products for these mediums, that
produce a flawless natural look. Bridal Makeup is not about applying
it "stronger" than everyday makeup wear, it is all about using the
right professional products to produce a natural look on film and
video, and are formulated with a high pigment ratio to last throughout
the day. With all the time and expense you are investing into your
gown and headpiece, your face (and hair) deserves the professional
crowning touch that pulls your special beautiful look together, and
captured forever in your photo album and video.
In choosing the bridal makeup artist, the most important consideration
is the level of professional skill and a wealth of experience. Talk
with other wedding professionals, especially photographers and bridal
planners/consultants who are familiar with the work of some bridal
makeup artists. Look at makeup artist advertisements in local bridal
literature and magazines. Talk with other brides about their past and
present experiences with makeup artists, and get referrals. Put
together a selection of artists from these inquiries and begin
interviewing each to find the one that you feel most confident with,
and who understands what your needs are. The investment you make in
your bridal makeup artist is minimal compared to the risk of disliking
the outcome (of the photos and video) of your wedding, with no
probability of retakes.
Make sure you have a trial run with your chosen artist in a
consultation/makeover session well in advance of the wedding. This is
the time to discuss the many details of makeup services, and skin care
can be advised. Work carefully with your artist in developing your
makeup palette, and get all concerns and questions answered. Discuss
at length the wedding day look your are trying to achieve in your
mind's eye so your artist can translate the makeup to your mental
picture. The wedding makeup of the "New Century" bride is still the
timeless classical look, very clean and natural with understated
elegance. Trendy looks come and go with time, but a classic look will
be just as beautiful in the photographs 50 years from now as it will
be on the day of the wedding.
Still Want To Go Solo?
Wedding day makeup is a very specialized application that involves a
number of variables most women have no prior experience with. Even if
you feel comfortable doing your own makeup, consult with a
professional makeup artist for a private lesson to learn some of their
specialized techniques, and color theory.
In designing your own wedding day makeup, take a careful overview of
your skin condition, facial anatomy, skin undertone, eye and hair
color. Consider your bridal colors, flowers, theme, and all light
conditions for photography. Choose makeup colors that enhance all
these features, and harmonize with your theme. It is very important
that your foundation and powder match your skin tones EXACTLY. And
finally, use only products that are compatible with your skin type
(and on properly prepped skin), and will be pigmented enough to last
throughout the event.
*Suzanne Patterson is an award winning makeup artist and hair stylist
with over 23 years international experience working in film,
television, video and print. She also heads her own consulting firm,
Creative Artistry & FX, that features "On Location" makeup services
and "In-Studio" Consultation/Makeovers, and Corrective/Camouflage
Makeup. Suzanne is also sought after for her unique Bridal Makeup
services and expertise. |
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