It's Wedding Season! Bridal Makeup Dos and Don'ts

Church and event venues are reserved, and salon services are booked for countless weddings across the nation. For those preparing to walk down the aisle, consider the dos and don'ts of wedding makeup for Princeton, NJ, brides. 

Things Brides Should Do

Love Your Lips – pink or soft red will serve you much better in photos than bright, stand-out colors.

Prep Your Skin – develop a routine well before your wedding to cleanse, tone, and moisturize your skin.

Highlight Your Eyes – eye makeup is essential, so ask your full-service salon to help you create the perfect look. 

Build the Right Base – primer evens your skin tone and is a great foundation for the rest of your makeup.

Things Brides Should Not Do

Cake on Foundation – don't pile on a lot of makeup, thinking it will last longer. It will look artificial, cakey, and chalky.

Use Sunscreen – Sunscreen can make your face appear too white with the camera's flash. Use lightweight moisturizers with SPF or an SPF-infused foundation. 

Change Your Skin Routine – don't wax or get a facial right before or on the wedding day. They can dry out the skin and cause sensitivity and inflammation.

Forget the Lip Concealer – concealer will help your lip color last, add dimension to the shade, and prevent feathering.

Whether you get a total makeover or prefer a light makeup touch, there's no doubt your wedding will be spectacular.