Makeup Hacks for Brides
As the temperature is soaring, summer is showing its true colours. For the brides preparing to tie the knot this summer, worry not about keeping that flawless makeup intact. To make you look the best on your special day, here are six essential summer makeup hacks tailored specifically for brides.
Makeup Base for Bridal Glow
Before you start applying makeup for your special day, always make sure to prepare your skin for that smooth and long-lasting look. To make the groom fall for you all over again, start by cleansing your face thoroughly to remove any earlier oil and impurities. After cleansing your face, use a hydrating lightweight moisturizer and follow up with a good mattifying primer that controls oil by minimizing the appearance of pores. This will create a smooth base for your bridal makeup and help it hold better to your skin. For a more enhanced wedding look, use a primer with SPF to keep your skin ready for sun exposure and shine in your wedding festivities.
Lightweight Summer Makeup
For summer wedding makeup, less is more. Go with a water-based foundation or use a tinted matte moisturizer to avoid the heavy feel and yet get full coverage on the skin. For highlighting the cheeks, skip the usual powders and opt for cream or gel blushes and bronzers to achieve a natural bridal finish that won’t cake or melt in the heat. For the foundation, use a matte or semi-matte long-wearing formula that can provide full coverage while tolerating sweat &humidity. If you can skip foundation, the best option is to go ahead with tinted moisturizer or BB cream as they are hydrating and provide sun protection.Â
Set Your MakeupÂ
After applying and blending the makeup for your wedding ceremonies, use a translucent setting powder with a light hand or matte setting spray over your face. While using the powder, dust on oil-prone areas like the T-zone with light hand to avoid overpowered face as it can leave your skin looking cakey and dull, especially in the summer heat. Spray must be used with an extra layer of protection against humidity and sweat.Â
Waterproof Everything
One of the most important makeup hacks for summer brides is using maximum waterproof products like mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow and brow products to prevent smudging and smearing, especially during emotional moments or humid weather in outdoor wedding ceremonies. These products are an ideal option for keeping the makeup intact in a sweaty environment. After blending your makeup with these products use good amount of waterproof setting spray to provide a waterproof barrier against sweat and humidity and prevent it from melting off your face. This will ensure your bridal makeup look stays intact even when you shed a few tears of joy
Keep Lips Hydrated and Long-Lasting
Summer brides must start applying lipstick after exfoliating their lips and applying a hydrating lip balm. Choose a long-wear lipstick that complements your overall bridal look. Blot the excess colour with a paper napkin and use translucent powder on the lipstick for a long-lasting shade. Go for matte lipsticks that have better-staying power than creamy or glossy lipsticks, as it won’t fade throughout the day. To enhance the stay of the lipstick even further, use a lip liner and fill in your lips with the same shade of lip liner before applying the lipstick. This will create a base that helps prevent smudging out of the lip line and ensures a defined lip look that lasts. Also keep a similar shade of lipstick handy for timely touch-up on your on your lips whenever the need comes, to maintain that picture-perfect pout.Â
Stay Fresh with Touch-Up Essentials
Makeup touch-ups may be needed throughout your wedding day, especially in hot and humid conditions. For this, keep a touch-up kit ready that contains essential travel-sized products such as blotting papers, setting powder, lipstick or lip gloss, and a mirror. These items will allow you to quickly refresh your makeup, absorb excess oil, and touch up any areas that may have faded or smudged throughout the day. While powder is essential for setting your makeup, avoid layering on powder throughout the day, instead, focus on smart touch-ups using gently pressed blotting papers or light dusting of translucent powder onto areas of excess oil to absorb oil without disturbing your makeup.Â
By using these summer makeup hacks in your bridal beauty routine, you can make sure that your makeup stays perfectly photo-ready from the first look to the last dance. Remember to use lightweight and long-wearing waterproof makeup, and keep a touch-up kit handy throughout the day. By choosing the right products, applying them smartly, and using long-lasting hacks, to beat the heat and be beautiful on your special day.Â
