Q&A Beauty Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals NATURALLY LIFTED What is a natural sculpt, buccal and lymph facelift massage and what benefits will it have in the run-up to my wedding? Michelle Facey from Unfolding Space Studio (www.unfoldingspacestudio.com) says: This is a non-invasive treatment using advanced massage techniques on the neck, face and inside of the mouth that help to reduce signs of ageing, and restore firmness to your facial contours, de-puffing and reducing dark circles, leaving your skin looking and feeling refreshed. It’s a great way to prepare for your wedding day. The massage starts on the outside, where the muscles are loosened and tension is released using beautiful massage oils. We then move onto the intra oral part of the treatment, which incorporates the gentle buccal massage. This is where we tone the facial muscles and carry out lymphatic drainage to contour the face and reduce puffiness. Each side of the face is massaged separately, as you’ll find that we often have one side that holds much more tension than the other. This way the muscles get the attention they require. Using a combination of thumb and index fingers on the inside of the mouth your therapist will start working the cheek and jaw by moving the stagnations of tension and liquids, which provide a relaxing release in the face, neck and head. The muscles of the mouth and lips are worked with circular motions to give plumper lips the natural way, as well as massaging the area around the nose helping to open up the sinuses and drain away any lymphatic liquid. This massage also helps to relax facial muscles, reducing wrinkles and fine lines for a smoother skin appearance, leaving your face prepped and ready for your make-up and hair session. Pre-wedding treatments will also help with symmetry, while releasing tension and stress from all of that wedding planning. Feel confident, relaxed and beautiful on your wedding day with this luxurious treatment and enjoy a beautiful bridal glow. Getty Images SEASONAL VIBES I’d like to give my autumnal theme a nod through my make-up. Do you have any tips? Jane Dare from Eye Do Makeup (www.eyedomakeup.co.uk) says: With the leaves changing colour, your eyeshadow palette should also embrace these warm earthy tones of burnt oranges, cozy browns and deep burgundies, adding an autumnal richness to your eyes. What’s more, the fresh dewy minimalistic base is here to stay this autumn, with a rosy sweep of blush on the apple of the cheeks and highlighter for luminosity. For natural-looking eyes choose nudes, tan or light browns, groomed brows and mascara in brown or black. For a darker, sultry look on the other hand, choose berry shades including mauves, pinks or wine colours. If soft glam is your vibe, opt for nude, gold or beige eyeshadows, add eyeliner in gold or browns softened and blended with a full lash. Or go all out with a full glam look with rich colours such as dark pinks, purple, red and bronze, finishing with a dark, smoky eyeliner and full lashes. For the lips, choose mulberry, plum or deep berry hues to make a bold statement. These colours exude confidence and add sophistication. Whether they be matte or glossy finishes, your lips are sure to take centre stage. BEAUTY ADVICE 83
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