Q&A Beauty Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals Marius Muresan on Unsplash THE EYES HAVE IT I really want to make my eyes stand out on the big day, but I’ve tried false lashes before and find them so uncomfortable. What else could you suggest? Natalie Birtchnell from No Filter Required (www.instagram.com/nat_claire_nofilterrequired) says: There are a few options I can suggest as alternatives that’ll make your eyes stand out and give you the look you’re after. Under-lashes are the latest trend to hit the beauty scene and a great at-home treatment. Small strips of lashes are applied to the underneath of your natural lashes with a semi-permanent glue, which lasts about two weeks. They’re easy to apply and remove and you can tailor a set to suit you. This technique is also very cost effective, so great for those on a budget. A lash lift is a cosmetic procedure that curls your existing eyelashes giving the appearance of longer, fuller lashes. It’s carried out by a trained beauty therapist, as it’s a chemical treatment suited to the delicate eye area and will last up to six weeks. Lash extensions are also a salon treatment involving individual or clusters of lashes being applied to the natural lash. They’ll last as long as the natural growth cycle but you can extend their life by cleaning them with a specific cleanser to remove oil and make-up build up from the base. They’re applied by a qualified lash technician who’ll style a set to suit your eye shape and the look you’re wishing to achieve. This technique is still a hugely popular option for brides on their wedding day as they give the wow factor, plus they’ll still look great by the honeymoon. SPOT THE DIFFERENCE My skin seems to be having a breakout, probably due to stress leading up to the wedding. Can make-up alone hide the blemishes? Alison Smith from Bridal Beauty (www.bridalbeauty.co.uk) says: There are an array of make-up products out there for hiding blemishes and every make-up artist will have their favourite. It’s easy to overload a blemish with concealer, which can draw more attention to it rather than hide it, which is another good reason to have a professional make-up artist apply your bridal make-up. Blemishes can happen to anyone at any time, especially as a result of stress. Make-up does a very good job of hiding them but getting into a good skincare routine well ahead of your wedding is a good preventative measure. I recommend thinking about this six months ahead as introducing new products may cause irritation initially. It’s important to use the right products for your specific skin concerns. Overstimulating the skin by using unsuitable skincare products can also be a cause of blemishes. Ask your make-up artist or skincare professional for advice rather than following the latest trends on social media. I highly rate Medik8 (www.medik8.com) for high-quality, science-led skincare and you can take their quiz online to discover your personalised regimen to target your own skin concerns. If you still have any blemishes by your wedding day, I favour airbrush foundation – I use Airbase High Definition Airbrush Makeup – for erasing the redness without layers of concealer. 88
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