#BridalBeautyBreakdown: Gorgeous & Glowing
If I were getting married, this is exactly how I would want my makeup to look. In fact, this is how I want my makeup to look everyday: glowy, goddess-like and gorgeous. Thankfully Sarah Brock, the talent behind this beautiful look, is sharing her tips and tricks to recreate it and the products you'll need. Beauty school is officially in session, and ladies, I'm taking copious notes.
GET THE LOOK
SKIN
Before you start applying your makeup, it's essential that you apply the correct skincare products. After cleansing on the morning of your wedding, apply a light moisturizer all over your face. It's important to select a product which isn't too greasy because it will make your foundation slide off your skin. Opt for moisturizers like Elizabeth Arden's Skin Balancing Lotion SPF 15 and apply all over the face, avoiding the eye area. Follow up with a small amount of eye cream or serum (the Erno Laszlo Antioxidant Complex for Eyes is beautiful) and complete your skincare regime by patting the Crème de la Mer Lip Balm on your lips.
PRIMER
After your finish the skincare routine, you need to apply a primer. Not only will this keep your makeup looking perfect all day, it will also help fill in any open pores and fine lines or wrinkles. Opt for a light formula and apply a thin layer all over your face and lips. The Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base is excellent—it makes your skin look even more perfect before you apply your foundation.
FOUNDATION & CONCEALER
Choosing the correct foundation and concealer is the key to a beautiful makeup look—make sure it's the right shade by checking the color of your foundation and concealer in daylight and artificial light. Apply your foundation in a thin, even layer (you can always apply more if needed) and then blend, blend, blend! Apply the product with a brush starting in the centre of the face and blending outwards, and then finish the blending with your fingers. Then, you can apply a concealer on any areas that need a little more help (think dark under eye shadows and any blemishes).
HIGHLIGHTER
A small amount of highlighter on the cheekbones (blended well with fingers) looks stunning. But be sure to choose a highlighter with a just a hint of shimmer, not sparkle as this will bounce off flash photography and look too obvious in photographs. The Armani Fluid Sheer Highlighter gives such a sophisticated finish to the skin.
POWDER
Setting your foundation and concealer is crucial, but it's also important to not apply too much powder, as this can make skin look dry and cakey. Instead, apply a light layer of powder all over your face (and don't forget your eyelids—this will help stop your eyeshadow from creasing) and if you have a shiny t-zone, apply a little more down the center of your face. The bareMinerals bareSkin Perfecting Veil is so fine, it sets makeup without looking dry. Don't forget to take your powder compact with you to remove any shine for your photos throughout the day.
CHEEKS
A pop of color on the apple of the cheeks look gorgeous on any bride! Use a soft pretty pink or peach on the cheeks. Apply to the apple of your cheeks and blend upwards and outwards towards the hairline.
BROWS
Whatever your eye makeup look, be sure to apply a brow color—it really does frame the eyes and looks gorgeous in photos. Try the Benefit Brow Zings, which suits all brow colors and is easy to use with its step-by-step guide.
EYES
Apply a light wash of color from lash line to brow, and then add a slightly darker tone in the contour and on the outer corner of the eye for definition. Be sure to blend your eyeshadows well to avoid any harsh lines and to keep the look soft and romantic. Choose an eyeshadow palette with complimenting shades. Bobbi Brown make gorgeous eyeshadow palettes and the textures are soft and long lasting. After applying eyeshadow, use a fine, black gel eyeliner to the lashline and after curling the lashes, apply black mascara to the top and bottom lashline. Waterproof mascara is a must—in case of any wedding day tears!
LIPS
To keep color on your lips all day, it's essential to layer your products. Always apply lip liner over the whole lip area, then apply three layers of lipstick (blotting with a tissue in-between), and then apply a small amount of gloss over the top, using your finger. Moisturizing lip products are a must to avoid lips looking dry throughout the day.
Makeup Tips: Sarah Brock | Photography: Anushé Low