Q&A Beauty Local experts answer your questions UPDATE YOUR LOOK Meet the expert: Katy Short is the founder of award-winning Makeup Magic based in Plymouth, Devon. Katy is a vegan make-up artist and lash technician, available for weddings, events and bespoke lessons throughout Devon and Cornwall. Please can you give me some fresh make-up ideas for my summer wedding? Katy says: Summer 2025 is all about bridal make-up that enhances your natural beauty. If you’re not sure what you’d like for your big day, these styles are the perfect pick to give you a radiant and effortless look. Here’s my step-by-step guide on how to create them: Dewy glow Start by applying a hydrating primer evenly across your face. Use a lightweight, luminous foundation or BB cream to even out your skin tone. Apply liquid highlighter on the high points of your face: cheekbones, brow bones, and Cupid’s bow. Set lightly with a translucent powder to prevent excess shine. Finish with a dewy setting spray for an extra glow. Soft pastels Prime your eyelids with an eyeshadow primer for long-lasting wear. Apply a soft pastel shade like pink, lilac or mint green across the eyelids, blending softly into the crease. Add a touch of shimmer to the inner corners of your eyes and under your brow bone for extra glow. Lightly define your brows with a powder and apply a coat of mascara. Keep the lips soft with a lip gloss or balm. Ethereal elegance Use a lightweight, luminous foundation or BB cream, depending on what coverage you’d like. Use a subtle, shimmery highlighter on the inner corner of your eyes, your Cupid’s bow, cheekbones and brow bone. Apply a soft eyeshadow either in a pastel or neutral shade, focusing on creating a definition around the socket. Use a soft pink or peach blush on the cheeks. Add mascara and fluffy individual lashes. Finish with a soft pink or peach lip tint for a natural effect. Understated chic Use a matte foundation to create a flawless base. Set with translucent powder to keep shine at bay. Apply soft brown or taupe eyeshadow for subtle definition. Line your eyes thinly with eyeliner, creating a subtle flick at the outer corner. Use a neutral lipstick shade with a satin finish, topped with a hint of gloss. Boho beauty Apply a tinted moisturiser for a natural finish. Use earthy tones like terracotta or olive green on your eyes. Smudge eyeliner for a relaxed vibe. Apply bronzer and blush for a sun-kissed look. Finish with sheer berry or rose lip stain for a natural finish. www.facebook.com/katyshortmakeupmagic www.instagram.com/katyshortmakeupmagic www.sarahjaynephotography.info BEAUTY MAKEOVER Meet the expert: Melanie O’Reilly is the creator of award-winning Blushbude in Cornwall that was founded in 2016 offering luxury bridal beauty services. I want a one-stop shop for all my big-day beauty needs. Where do you suggest? Melanie says: At Blushbude, we ensure that brides and their wedding party members look and feel their best for the big day. Our services include: •Bridal and wedding beauty services throughout Devon and Cornwall •Bridal make-up. •Flawless, long-lasting make-up tailored to each bride’s vision. •Make-up for members of the bridal party including bridesmaids, mothers and other VIP guests. •Wedding make-up trials. •A personalised session to perfect the look before the big day. •Pre-wedding pampering and skin preparation •Glow-boosting facials. •Hydrating and rejuvenating facials to create a flawless make-up base. •Lash and brow treatments. •Lash extensions, lash lifts, and brow shaping and tinting. •Semi-permanent make-up (ideal for brides who want natural-looking, smudge-proof brows or a lip blush). •Tanning services •Custom spray tans for a natural, sun-kissed glow. www.blushbude.com www.instagram.com/blushbude EXPERT ADVICE 63
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