Your Make-Up Depends on…

There are no standard shades and styles used for bridal makeup. Your bridal makeup should be as personalised as the fittings of your bridal dress. Here's what your makeup depends on…

• Your Skin

When you approach a professional make-up artist, the first question he will ask you is, "what is your skin type?"

Your skin type will determine the kind of makeup used. For instance, if you have an extremely oily skin, you will require a powder-based makeup.

This will give you a matt effect and not make you look like a frying pan throughout your wedding.

Also, if you have any scars or acne, the makeup artist will need to apply a thick concealer layer to camouflage your skin problems.

• Your Wedding Outfit

The colour of your outfit will decide the colours you will use in your makeup, such as eye shadow and lipstick. Also metallic colours like gold or silver can be used in your eye shadow.

• Face Cut

Makeup can change the shape of your face! Well, not really, but it can surely create an illusion. If you have a round face, a darker shade of foundation should be applied on the sides to make your face look slimmer. Also if you have small eyes, opt for the smoky eye effect to make you eyes look bigger.

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• Timing

Very few people are aware that night makeup differs from day makeup. For a night wedding, you should use more shimmer and dual shades because the lights make it look glamorous. But for day makeup, make sure you use more colours on the matt side. This will help even though the temperate rises as the day progresses.

• Level of Celebration

Remember, if you are having a simple wedding at your place with only a few guests, an elaborate make-up and hairdo may not be necessary.