Wedding makeup is actually an easy thing to do yourself, if you are used to doing your own makeup. All you need is practice and the right products. You definitely want to avoid any makeup with SPF in it, the Titanium Dioxide it will cause a gray cast on your skin in photos. Also, stay away from translucent powders and mineral type powders, some people think they photograph well, but they really don't. Here's what you should do:
Do test products for the months leading up to your wedding. Go to Sephora, pick a few things out and try them for a week. Take pictures and make sure the make up lasts all day. You can return used items to Sephora, even without a receipt, so keep exchanging until you find the right products.
Waterproof makeup is your friend! Make sure you wear waterproof mascara, you will most likely be crying and you don't want to look like a raccoon in photos. Eyeliner and lipstick is also a good idea.
Opt for Matte makeup instead of shimmers. The shimmer in makeup can make you look greasy in photos.
Apply your makeup in natural light! Makeup looks best applied in natural light.
Prime, Prime, Prime! Definitely use primer on your wedding day. It will make your makeup last and fill in small pores and imperfections.
Use a makeup setting spray. There are few notable setting sprays out there; Urban Decay, Make Up For Ever and some people even use hair spray. These sprays will set your makeup and make sure it doesn't slide off your face, mid-reception.
Check back for our second part, where I'll tell you the specific makeup products you need, good brands, and what I did for my wedding day.
