HOW TO: WEDDING MAKEUP

PLUS your burning bridal makeup questions answered.

Your wedding makeup is an essential part of the planning process, and finding the perfect look that makes you feel, and look, the best version of yourself whilst lasting during the big day can be a challenge.We asked Helen Rose Warwick-Drake, VIEVE friend and makeup artist your burning bridal makeup questions to help you achieve the perfect bridal makeup look.As a pro bridal makeup artist, Helen has all the bridal makeup tips and tricks on how to ensure your wedding makeup looks flawless both on and off camera from the first kiss to the first dance.

Q. RED LIP ON YOUR WEDDING MAKEUP LOOK - YAY OR NAY?

“If a red lip is what will make you feel your most beautiful then 100% go for it! Another way of working a red lip into your bridal makeup look is to change from a softer ceremony shade to a pop of colour for your evening do. Muse is a perfect classic red that suits everyone whilst Lara is a softer raspberry red if you're thinking of going bold on the day.”

Q. HOW DO I GET LONG-LASTING NATURAL BRIDAL MAKEUP WHILST STILL LETTING
MY SKIN, INCLUDING FRECKLES, SHOW THROUGH?

“I love Jamie's technique of mixing Skin Dew and Modern Radiance Concealer to create a customisable base and setting with Modern Powder Perfector. My natural wedding makeup top tip to let your skin show is to take a Q-tip with some micellar water and clean off the makeup from any freckles or beauty spots. It's a great way of celebrating natural skin (if you’re after a more natural bridal makeup look) whilst still achieving a flawless, long-lasting base which looks amazing in real life and wedding photos!”

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Q. ANY HACKS TO ENSURE BRIDAL MAKEUP LASTS THE WHOLE DAY AND NIGHT?

“Always prep and set! Skin Nova is the perfect primer to smooth and hydrate the skin. It even has a little tack to it for extra gripping power. Set your makeup with Modern Powder Perfector for a perfect, velvet matte finish down the t-zone. I always recommend my brides have their chosen lip liner, lipstick and powder as a wedding makeup touch-up kit so they can top up when needed!”

Q. WHAT PRODUCT CAN'T YOU LIVE WITHOUT IN YOUR BRIDAL KIT?

“My Modern Lip Definers have easily become my most used lip liners in my bridal kit. The formula is just so creamy and long-wearing. My most used are Velvet Sands, Bark, Aphrodyte and Tailored.”

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Q. MY EYE MAKEUP ALWAYS CREASES! HOW CAN I PREVENT IT FOR MY BRIDAL MAKEUP?

“I use Eye Wands on EVERY bridal client as they are the perfect non-creasing base to work from. Depending on your skin tone, you can pick a shade to brighten, colour correct or contour your eyes. What's more, your eyeshadow blends seamlessly on top and the primed base makes it last all day and night!”

Your bridal makeup should reflect your personal style and make you feel confident and beautiful on your special day. Whether you choose a natural, smoky, or romantic wedding makeup look, the key is to have fun and experiment with different makeup styles until you find the perfect one for you. Discover the products that can help you achieve the best wedding makeup look atVIEVE.co.uk. P.S. this isn’t just for brides–whether you’re a guest, mother of the bride or bridesmaid, we all want long-lasting, flawless makeup!

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