Your Sussex Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 81)

120 I'd love to book a professional to do my make-up for my big day, but I have extremely sensitive skin, and I’m worried products I’m not used to will cause breakouts. What would you advise? Alison says: When choosing your make-up artist, first and foremost, look for someone whose style of work you like. Contact them to explain your sensitivity concerns and ask which products they use. All professional make-up artists will recommend a trial for your bridal make-up, and many will offer a free consultation if you’d just like to meet them before booking. In recent years, there’s been a shift towards more natural, vegan and organic beauty brands. Without the harsh chemicals and over-the-top fragrances, products are less likely to cause breakouts. Book your make-up trial well in advance of your wedding date in case you react to any products used. At your trial, your artist will ask about any sensitivities you have so that they can avoid using anything that may cause a problem. Tell them which products you usually use, and they can advise on any changes that may be beneficial. If you do have any reactions after your trial, it’s important to let your make- up artist know so that they can find an alternative. You may require a second trial to be sure your skin is happy for your big day. I’m not sure how to wear my hair for the wedding. Are there particular styles to suit particular face shapes? Janey says: There’s no right or wrong, and you shouldn’t rule out a style because you think it won’t suit your face shape. It’s true, a style may suit one face shape better than another. However, it’s all about finding a style you like and working with your hairstylist to tweak it until you love it.  This may mean making the style looser or curlier, or perhaps adding more volume or playing with how much hair frames your face. Never be afraid to let your stylist know what you do and don’t like. It’s going to help them to create a bespoke style for you that isn’t just going to suit your face shape and make you feel comfortable but also make you feel better than you ever have before. CONTACT THE EXPERTS Alison J. Smith, Bridal Beauty, bridalbeauty.co.uk Danielle Kitter, Makeover Box, makeover-box.co.uk Janey Campbell, Janey Hair & Make-up, janeyhairandmakeup.com We’re having an autumn-themed woodland wedding. How can I wear my make-up to subtly complement this?  Danielle says: Autumn is a beautiful time of the year to have a wedding, and choosing autumnal make-up colours like subtle burnt orange tones, golds and light browns on your eyes with a subtle natural lip in a cult colour like MAC velvety teddy would look great. Alternatively, you could add a pop of colour to the lips using a deep red or burgundy tone lipstick. Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best Q&A Beauty