Being a guest at a wedding can take almost as much preparation as the bride and groom themselves. Weddings are a great excuse to put your best foot forward but it can involve a lot of planning. The perfect outfit, matching shoes, bag, accessories, and more. A big part of looking your best is getting your wedding guest makeup right, without the expense of makeup artists. You’ll want to look flawless while still maintaining a natural, fresh glow. Here are some tips to nail a wedding guest look every time.
Start With a Base
Your makeup is only as good as the skin you’re putting it on so you want to give it a helping hand with a great base. It’s important to know your skin well to narrow down which base will work well for you. For instance, if you have dry skin, you’ll need a base with plenty of moisture so your skin doesn’t soak any liquid foundation you use. Also, use a tried and tested setting powder to protect yourself against unexpected tears!
Some bases will also offer you a hint of glow so your skin has a subtle natural shine before you start using other products.
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Don’t Change Your Foundation
It’s tempting to want to go out and buy a range of new products that you’re excited to try just for the occasion. However, you may find that these products don’t suit you as well as your regular foundation on the day. It’s best to play it safe with foundation and use one you know you’ll be happy with.
Exquisite Eyelashes
Your eyelashes might be small but they can have a big impact on your overall look for a special occasion. Using eyelash extensions is a great way to give yourself extra volume and open up your eyes so they become the centre of focus.
Many people end up crying during weddings so it’s important to opt for eyelash extensions you know you can rely on and waterproof mascara to nail your eye makeup look.
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Don’t Forget SPF
If you’re heading to a wedding and the sun is shining, don’t forget to use an SPF cream on your face before applying makeup or use makeup with SPF included. The last thing you want to do is burn your skin while you’re standing in the sun taking too many pictures with the bride and groom.
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Highlighter
The biggest problem with wedding guest makeup is it needs to last all day long and transfer from day to night. The easiest way to do this is to use a subtle highlighter on your skin. Highlighters are barely visible in the daylight but they shine well during the evening. It’s a great way to switch your look with very little effort.
Top Tip: Go For a Bold Lip
One of the best ways to make your makeup stand out without taking too many risks is to use a bold lip colour/lip gloss. Go for a bright red or a dark brown and you won’t have to change too much of your regular makeup routine to enhance your look for a wedding day.
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Practice Practice Practice
If you are trying something different, remember to try it out first. Time pressures can make getting ready at the start of the day an adventure, so make sure you know what the plan is ahead of the big day.
What are your best wedding guest makeup tips?
