Radiant Bride: A Step-by-Step DIY Guide to Achieving Flawless Wedding Makeup

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Hiring a makeup artist for your big day is quite a common practice. Most brides take their time looking for an experienced makeup artist who can do their bridal makeup flawlessly.

However, hiring a makeup artist can be pretty expensive. And sometimes, the last thing you need is to add more expenses to an already pricey event. Plus, not every bride can find a good makeup artist in time for her special day.

Thankfully, you always have the option of choosing a DIY wedding makeup route. You know your face best, and you know what looks the best on you, so why not do your own makeup on your big day?

To help you DIY your wedding makeup, we made this step-by-step list you may find useful. Let’s check it out.

Your DIY Guide to Achieving Flawless Bridal Makeup

Do some research first

After weighing your options and choosing the DIY wedding makeup route, it’s time to do some research. What sort of makeup look do you want to achieve?

To find out your options, you’ll need to scroll through Pinterest or watch some videos online. Of course, when selecting potential looks, you’ll need to be realistic about your makeup skills.

Choose the looks that appeal the most to you and save them, then take time and practice putting on makeup. Practice makes perfect, and by the time the big day comes, you’ll be a pro at achieving the look you want.

 

Plan and prepare in advance

To achieve a flawless makeup look, you’ll need to start planning and preparing at least three to four months before the wedding day. This will give you enough time to do different kinds of treatments and make all the tweaks you need.

Maybe you want a trendy eyebrow tattoo, or you want fake eyelashes, spray tan, or brow lamination. Some brides also go for a couple of Botox treatments before the wedding.

Taking enough time before the wedding to do these treatments will give you a chance to change your mind in case you don’t like how these treatments look.

 

Sort your skincare

Start preparing your skin at least a month before the wedding. This will help you create a flawless DIY makeup look on the day of your wedding.

Try to stick to skin products you know are good for your skin. Don’t experiment with new creams or masks that might cause a reaction or agitate your skin right before the wedding.

Try using a good exfoliant that will keep your skin soft and smooth, and allow easy makeup application. In addition to that, a moisturizer and lip balm are a must because they will keep your skin hydrated.

If you take better care of your skin before the wedding, you won’t need as much makeup. The key is to develop a good skincare routine and stick to it until the wedding day.

 

Primer and foundation

The first thing most makeup artists recommend for DIY bridal makeup is a good primer. A primer will create a smooth appearance of your skin, and it will allow makeup to last longer. Once you apply the primer, wait for a couple of minutes and allow your skin to absorb it before you move on.

Right after the primer, you should apply a good foundation. Foundation is important as it will give your skin a better look. If you have dry skin, you should opt for a foundation that has a silky matte finish. In case you have oily skin, a satin matte finish is the right foundation for you. Another tip is to choose the foundation color closest to your skin.

 

Contour your face

A great way to enhance your natural look is by contouring your face. The natural structure of your face will help you in the contouring process. Since no one knows your face better than you, this won’t be a problem.

Contouring is usually done on the outer edges of your forehead, tops of the cheekbones, and under the jawline. After that, you’ll need to blend as much as possible to achieve a flawless look.

 

Eye shadow and blush

When it comes to applying eye shadow, you have countless options. You can play with eye shadow as much as you want. However, most brides either go for a natural or dramatic look. Whichever you choose is completely up to you, but try not to overdo your makeup look or use intense colors. An elegant, balanced look is always better.

Just make sure that the eye makeup you go for is waterproof because some tears are bound to fall during the most important day of your life.

Also, don’t forget to add a bit of blush to your cheeks. A naturally flushed look is what you should be aiming for.

 

Bronzer and highlighter

For a perfect makeup look make sure you combine bronzer and highlighter. When applying them, start with bronzer, then add blush, and finally, a highlighter.

And if you don’t like wearing them together, use bronzer to create dimension to your face and highlighter to highlight the parts of your face where the sun would hit.

 

Lipstick

And finally, to top it all off, you need to apply lipstick. Makeup artists usually try not to overdo it with lipstick, and instead, they keep it pretty natural. Nude and rose-toned lipsticks work for most brides.

Try to find a lipstick color that matches your blush perfectly for a natural look. When applying lipstick, use your finger and tap the lipstick onto your lips. This will make the lipstick last longer.

Conclusion

Sometimes the best bridal makeup look is the one you have complete control over. If you don’t want to hire a makeup artist for your big day, you don’t have to. As you can see, DIYing your own wedding makeup is nothing difficult. It’s mostly all about planning, preparing, and practicing.

 

Author name: Erin Lane
Author bio: Erin Lane is a creative writer and lifestyle blogger from Canberra, Australia. She is a hard-working, organized, dedicated professional interested in learning new things. With five years of experience in writing, Erin has covered numerous topics, including health, fashion, fitness, makeup, home improvement, decoration, business, and finances.
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