Top Ten Bridal Makeup Tips.

We bring you top ten bridal makeup tips from Sarah Evans, a Milton Keynes based Chanel trained makeup artist who has also worked with great models such as Coco Rocha and Lara Stone Sarah's work has also been featured in magazines such as You,The Independent and Espire.

1. Look after your skin by drinking lots of water and exfoliating once/twice a week to get rid of any dead skin cells. I would try not to change your skincare too much on the run up to your big day, but maybe introduce a radiance serum to help make you the glowing bride you want to be.
2.  Before you apply foundation use a primer to help keep your make up in place. There are lots on the market but my favorites are Mac Prep & Prime or Chanel Base Lumiere.
   
3. When choosing your foundation make sure you get one to suit your skin type and a colour that disappears on the skin.Test the colour in natural light and on the jawline. You can add more colour with bronzer/blusher later.
4. Use a good concealer to hide any dark circles, blemishes and imperfections. I like to use mine under and on top of the make up. My favorite at the moment is Mac Studio Finish. If you match your colour well you can carry the pot in your bag and apply throughout the day if needed.
5. If you use good quality products, your makeup will last well throughout the day. I would always recommend carrying your lip products and maybe a compact powder to touch up. You can also buy blotting papers to dab away any unwanted shine. Chanel's Pressed Powder or Mac's Studio Finish are good choices. For blotting papers try Bobbi Brown, Channel, or Clean & Clear.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Get your eyebrows shaped. This will make a huge difference to your finished look. I would recommend threading or if you have a fuller brow, try HD Brows. Then before you start your eye shadows apply an eye base to ensure hold. Try Nars Pro-Prime smudge proof eye shadow base
7. To highlight the eyes use a white eye pencil inside the eye and highlight the inner ball of the eye using either the pencil, a light eye shadow or something shimmery to reflect the light.
8. I love false eyelashes. Depending on your desired look, you can get individual, natural strip or full strip. Curl your natural lashes and coat them with mascara first(waterproof to be safe). Then measure the false lashes for size and trim the length if needed. Use a good glue! i recommend 'Duo' which can be bought from Mac or online.
   
   After applying, touch up your eyeliner and coat again with mascara.
9. When applying your lips, bear in mind you have to kiss your groom so don't apply too much gloss unless he doesn't mind  being covered by it! Instead, wear a lipstick for colour and add the gloss before the reception.
10. Your makeup wants to be a more groomed version of yourself, but you want to see it in the photos. I find blusher especially disappears so add a bit more than usual and highlight the cheeks with Benefits high beam.

Below are pictures of some of Sarah's work to give you some ideas of what you can do with your wedding makeup.

To book Sarah for your wedding, visit her website at www.sarahevansmakeup.co.uk

Sarah O         

Estilo Moda Bridal

Unit 11 JM Farms

Broughton Grounds Lane

Off Newport Road

Milton Keynes

MK16 0HZ

01908925152  07534041173

Email:  info@estilomoda.co.uk

Website:  www.estilomoda.co.uk