Q&A Beauty Look your big-day best with top expert advice BIG-DAY BEAUTIFUL I don’t wear a lot of make-up normally. How do I create the perfect big-day look while still feeling like me? Creating a smooth base using minimal products is essential to ensure you still feel like you. Establish a simple skincare routine as soon as possible with a cleanser, toner and moisturiser to keep the skin smooth and hydrated. Allow your moisturiser to absorb before adding any make-up products. Apply a thin layer of primer using a flat brush or damp beauty sponge before pressing and stippling a small amount of foundation onto the skin. Add more product to any areas that require extra coverage. Using a small dab of concealer, one or two shades lighter than your foundation, gently press the product over blemishes and under the corners of your eyes until blended. Next, use a setting powder on oil-prone areas to lock the products and set the concealer under the eyes. For a healthy glow, sweep a bronzer along your hairline and cheekbones before applying blush in upwards motions. Use two neutral colours for the eyes and sweep the lightest shade over your entire lids before lightly using a slightly darker shade in the sockets. Use an angled brush with deep brown eyeshadow just above the lash line to create a soft liner. Then you’ll want to brush your brows with a spoolie to tidy the hairs up and apply two coats of mascara to your lashes before finishing the look with nude lipstick or a gloss. Rachel Hughes | FinnElla Beauty Makeup Artist https://finnellabeauty.com www.gettyimages.co.uk ALL ABOUT THAT BASE We’re having a country garden wedding in the spring, and I’d love to appear fresh-faced and dewy. How can I achieve this? Firstly, you’ll need to consider your skin type and the suitability of using dewy products. Otherwise, you may find your make-up doesn’t last and can slide off during the day. The dewy finish is perfect for normal, combination or dry skin. Anyone with oily skin should always opt for products with a matte finish. You can still use radiant make-up if applied correctly to maximise the longevity of the look. What you put on your skin and into your body does show on the outside. Keep skin hydrated and nourished pre-wedding to help achieve a healthy glow. Use a serum or gel-based skincare and primers to help lock in hydration. The Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter is an excellent make-up base when applied with a slightly damp duo fibre foundation brush. Use a cream or liquid blusher with a fluffy brush or your fingertips to melt the product into the skin. Glossy lips give that fresh-faced appearance. The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Lip Repair Balm is an excellent product to prep your lips for a perfectly soft and kissable finish. Lastly, opt for a brown eyeliner instead of black for a softer look. Jodie-Ann Needham | Jodie-Ann Makeup www.jodieannmakeup.com ASK THE EXPERTS 65
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