Q&A Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best TENDER LOVING CARE I have an outdoor job and my skin really suffers in the winter. How can I repair the ravages of the cold and wind in time for my summer wedding? A skincare routine is your best friend; I tell all my clients to start this at least six months before their wedding day. The winter can really take its toll on your skin; you need to focus on getting as much moisture as possible into your skin during this time. Invest in a thicker moisturiser in the winter, as the cooling temperatures and central heating will dry your skin out. My go to products are cleansers, serums and moisturisers containing hyaluronic acid. This ingredient retains moisture to boost plumpness, reduce wrinkles and fine lines whilst leaving your complexion glowing. Switch your cleanser to an oil or balm-based product; if you’re using a foaming or abrasive cleanser in the summer, switch this out for a cream or oil-based cleanser. In the winter, your skin produces less oil, so it’s important to wash your skin gently to prevent it from being stripped. Even if your skin is naturally oily, it’s most likely producing more because your skin is dehydrated, so don’t forget to drink lots of water. SPF is a must even in winter, and especially if you’re working outside, the UV rays can still be just as strong in the winter months and even on cloudy days. Opt for an SPF from factor 30 to 50 and apply on your face and other areas that are exposed daily. Lily Thomas www.makeupartistrybylily.co.uk www.wolfandco.photography BRIDAL BEAUTY How can I get my skin looking it’s best for my big day? Know your skin; it’s great if you know what works for you however if you need some help finding out more about your skin, visit a facialist or check with your make-up artist. A good skincare routine is a must; cleanse, moisturise and use SPF 50 every morning and in the evening, double cleanse, gentle exfoliant, use serum and moisturise. Book a brow appointment to ensure your brows look their best and avoid any unwanted facial hair by waxing. If you’re going to do your bridal make-up, I highly recommend you cleanse your skin and give it a gentle exfoliation. I love Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant; leave it on for five mins for extra glow, and don’t forget about your chest and neck areas. Only apply trusted products to avoid allergic reactions. Use a serum, eye cream and moisturiser; my go-to is Weleda Skin Food for dry skin or the Weleda Skin Food Light for oily/normal skin; this can act as a perfect base for your make-up. Apply a layer of setting powder, and lightly dust it over your skin with a fluffy brush, this will make your make-up last all day and into the night. Follow with a foundation; my favourite is Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and Charlotte Tilbury Radiant Concealer. Don’t forget to use a setting spray to ensure the longevity of your desired look. Aleksandra www.aleksandrazych.com NATURAL BEAUTY I have very dry skin and I’m worried my make-up won’t look right on my wedding day. What advice can you share with me? For dry skin, I recommend adding hyaluronic acid into your skincare routine. This might sound scary, but the best way to describe hyaluronic acid is that it sucks moisture into the skin and keeps it in there. It holds 1000x times its own weight in water! Hydrafacials are also amazing, however, I recommend starting these at least a year before the wedding so your skin can get used to it before the big day! Emma Bird www.emmabbeauty.com www.baloghbona.com 84
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