Q&A Beauty Latest looks for the year ahead PARTY ON What’s hot for bridal hair and make-up in 2022? Caroline says: The knock-on effect of the pandemic means we’re gearing up for more sequel wedding parties in the year ahead as well as our normal weddings! Many of our brides who got married in 2021 or the year before, opted for more intimate micro weddings where we just looked after the bride, chief bridesmaid and maybe mum too. Some postponed their big celebration until restrictions were lifted, so this year we’re seeing weddings and post-wedding parties where we’re back doing hair and make-up for the whole gang. We’re talking full-on party style, full of soft glam make-up, fab updos and wonderful long Hollywood waves. TOP TIPS FOR 2022 ♥ If you’re not a big make-up wearer but still want to look amazing on your big day, we love the less-is-more approach. Enhancing your natural complexion with make-up will ensure you still look like yourself, just a more glamorous version! ♥ Cream products with a soft luminous finish will make your skin look radiant, fresh and naturally dewy without looking over done, think cream blush, eyeshadows and illuminating primers and foundations. ♥ Love your skin tone. Many brides want their skin to look warmer no matter what the season when in fact they’re a pale English rose. It’s a huge mistake to pile on bronzer though, instead we like to use a pink-toned pressed powder or loose powder to create natural warmth and luminosity. Caroline Swaffield | Artistic director | www.amazing-face.co.uk THE NATURAL TOUCH I don’t usually wear make-up and I’ve no idea about the latest products or looks for brides. What would you suggest for my big day? Jess says: Many brides want a more natural look with glowing skin, especially after spending more time at home wearing no make-up during lockdown, they’re now looking to embrace their natural beauty more. For the big day, make-up needs to be long lasting though and look beautiful in the photographs, so finding a happy medium is important and that’s where a professional make-up artist comes in. Firstly, good results begin with amazing skincare, so start your routine as soon as you can. I absolutely love the Alumier cleanser used with a hot cloth or sponge, as well as their vitamin C serum and hydrating night cream. It’s really important to use sun protection daily, even in the winter, to avoid damage to your skin from harmful rays and the Alumier Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF40 photographs beautifully under foundation. Vegan brand Ark’s reverse gravity eye cream is a favourite with my brides. Other high-end and cruelty-free ranges include leading names such as Hourglass, whose blushers are amazing, HUDA lipgloss stains come in some beautiful berry shades that suit all skin tones and MORPHE and Charlotte Tilbury are great for eyeshadows. Charlotte Tilbury also has fabulous foundations ranging from Airbrush Flawless for medium coverage to Wonder Glow for a lighter finish. For a beautiful bridal glow, apply a dab of ICONIC London highlighter on the cheekbones and finish with Hourglass Veil powder, which corrects shine without looking powdery. Finish with a fixing spray such as ICONIC London for a subtle glow or Charlotte Tilbury for a dewy effect. This is a must-have on a summer’s day and remember to always have some blotting sheets handy too! Jess Robinson | Make-up artist | www.modelmakeovers.co.uk www.sadieosborne.co.uk 73 EXPERT ADVICE
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