So, here is a great moment, you’re getting married! Congratulations!

Of course your make-up is very important on this special day; but don’t worry, you can even do it yourself and be the most gorgeous girl of the day!

First, apply a base under you foundation to make it last longer (la Base Pro)

Then choose a long lasting foundation (Teint Idole Silky Mat) and please, please, use it, as usual, the exact colour of your skin! No need to have a fake (yellow) tan this day.

You don’t know how to choose the right color? Apply a little bit of product on your jaw, it’s the best way to be sure there’s no difference between your face and your neck.

Then set it with loose powder if you have some (color ideal powder). If not, compact powder is of course OK, don’t worry for this kind of detail.

As you will be photographed a lot, you have to think about highlights, it’s important. Place some shimmery powder on the top of the cheeks (just under the eyes), on the nose (but not till the end, you don’t want a spot of light à the end of your nose on photos, and just above your cupid’s bow to highlight your mouth as well.

Then place a fresh pink or peach blush (depending on your own taste and color of skin) on the apples of the cheeks. Choosing a very fresh colour is important to look healthy and radiant on this day. Don’t contour your face if you’re not used to it, you wouldn’t recognize yourself in the mirror.

For the eyes, it’s really up to you! Don’t think that a bride should wear only “translucent” colours on her eyes; if you like a beautiful smoky, of course do it ! Just be sure that the shadows will be long lasting, by a hint of concealer (La Touche Pro) on your lid before applying your shadows.

It’s the day for waterproof mascara! If you feel lost with all existing mascaras, you can make a little test here (French version here) to know exactly which one is the most adapted to your lashes and taste.

For the lips, as you will talk, kiss, drink and eat all day long, I recommend a light gloss that you will keep with you and will be very easy to re apply during the day.

If you want to intensify your make up for the evening, apply a darker shadow at the outer corner of the eye, and eye liner!

Nails? Lots of brides wear pale pink nails, but as for the eyes, you choose, and if you want a deep petrol blue or a glittery polish, please feel free to be yourself!

Have a beautiful day…

Hélène Legastelois