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caligirl
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Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:20 pm  |
| My sisters geeting married next week and she asked me to help her with her make-up. What make-up tips do you all have? What foundation will look good in pictures? Thanks! |
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Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:51 pm |
| I was at MAC last week to get my makeup done for a wedding and on the foundation they suggested the studio line for photos. I opted for a different foundation because I wanted more of a dewy look rather than a photo finished matte look. |
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Sat Sep 30, 2006 3:05 pm |
Hey im in the same boat.
Any advice would be great.  |
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Live life to the full! |
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Sat Sep 30, 2006 3:25 pm |
I got married on the 16th. I used all drugstore brands. I'll post up some pictures when they get online but all of it held up for the 6 hours I needed it to (probably would have longer, also):
I'm very very pale, with green eyes and brown hair. I chose not to get a wedding makeover because, while I wanted to look really beautiful, I wanted my husband to be able to recognize me when I walked down the aisle!
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Here's what I did:
Loreal TrueMatch Foundation (Soft Ivory - N1)
Loreal TrueMatch Blush (Precious Peach - N1)
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Smoothing Stick (Fair 01)
Isadora Triple Eyeshadow (09 Retro Chrome)
Isadora Gleaming Eye Shadow Wet/Dry (08 White Silver)
Isadora Perfect Contour Kajal (86 Glitzy Cyber)
Ardel lashes (53 Black)
Rimmel Lycra Lash Extender (Brown)
Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil (002 Hazel)
Maybelline Superstay Lipcolor(Peach)
Jordana Easyliner for Lips (Rose Blush)
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I chose the selections for my face simply because:
1.) Matches my skintone, and that's a task.
2.) It's a little glowy.
All of the eye products are my personal favorites. Isadora (you get it at Walgreens) makes FABULOUS eyeshadows and liners that light up your face and have great color density that stay on! Absolute best drugstore eyeshadow there is, and better than most department store ones I've tried. The Rimmel eyebrow pencil doesn't get a thumbs up or a thumbs down. I normally do not use an eyebrow pencil, but it didn't strike me as either great or crappy. I chose to do fake lashes because I wanted that little flare of drama without having to put on a brighter shade of lipstick. Also a great alternative to putting on multiple coats of mascara that could be running all down your face.
Maybelline Superstay Lipcolor was the best longwearing color I've tried (even sampled a few non-drugstore ones and tricky layering tactics!) considering it does stay on well and does not dry out your lips like so many others. Jordanna liner was available and worked with the color lol.
Anyway, just thought I'd throw you a line since you ladies aren't getting a lot of responses. I had at least 10 different people wanting to know who did my makeup (LOL), thinking I'd had it done professionally.
And I want to add to please not try to start a new skincare routine too close to your wedding! Never know what your skin is going to do. I'd also give your skin a few day's rest coming up to your wedding, from makeup and stuff as long as you can get away with it.
Congratulations! |
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freckles
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Sun Oct 01, 2006 7:17 am |
Remember... staying power!
This is not advice on actual brands, but general advice
Invest in a good primer to hold on, don't go heavy with your foundation, you want it to stay put but not look caked.
Waterproof mascara is a must!
Make sure you have a powder compact that you can keep with you during the day, your lipstick and gloss, you will need to reapply alot!
The Laura Mercier website has some beautiful examples of different looks that would work beautifully for a wedding. Have fun! |
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Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:00 am |
I would love to help, but it is tricky without photos...
I can give some general advice.
1. Primer is a great idea for staying power and remember to prime the eye lid too with an eye base either from Laura Mercier or Trish McEvoy.
2. Avoid any light reflecting concealer under the eye as this can show up as a reverse panda eye (light circles) in photos.
3. Keep dewyness to the cheeks, and keep the t zone matte.
4. There are two foundations that I would recommend: Chantecaille Future Skin or Trish McEvoy Even Skin. Both are oil free and cover with pigment rather than with weight.
5. Stila Kitten is a great base eye shadow for a natural sparkle to the eye.
That's all I can think of for now. |
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Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:39 pm |
I'd make an appointment at the local Bobbie Brown counter (if the wedding is in the afternoon) otherwise a day or so in advance.
Tell the lady what you are looking for. They do an amazing job and you can get a free make over for the cost of lipgloss (or something you need). If the wedding is in the AM, then watch as the lady does her makeup (a day or so in advance). Ask questions about replicating the look at home. Purchase the items that are the cincher....like the correct shade of foundation -if you have it great- if not, then Def get it. The correct color blush, etc. (I like BB tip for blush. Use two shades. One for the base and the other that matches your cheeks when you have no makeup after a good run. That shade adds the 'pop' of color on the first shade. It really works and is so youthful looking. )
Also, it is important that the bride like the look. If you get it done in advance, then she can wear it and see if she likes it.
Most bridal makeup is very natural, but glowing. The Bobbi Brown ladies can help create that. I love BB makeup as it is really about the woman not a certain look or what is the current rage.
Getting Pure Lux eraser would also be helpful on creating a nice canvas. If you don't have time to order, I found the Clinque pore minimizer works in a pinch.
I hope her wedding goes off nicely! Best of luck!
http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/templates/looks/detail.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY8491
PS. If you do buy BB products you can bring in your stuff and have them apply it for you! Here is a link I found with tips. I just love the yellow in BB. Este Lauder never looked quite right on me. I now am a BB convert. Good luck! |
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Mon Oct 02, 2006 5:17 am |
| I've had a few Bobbi Brown makeovers - once for daytime and twice for Christmas parties. Each time I've been absolutely delighted. The MUAs really seem to know exactly how to make the most of your face. They also tend to give a more natural look, nothing over the top, that would be ideal for a wedding. |
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Mon Oct 02, 2006 5:23 am |
| MAC has an online service where you can chat with a live makeup artist. I'd check into that. Good luck! Congrats to your sister and congrats to MarciaNZ! When I got married, the lady that did my hair also did my makeup. Alot of bridal makeup is low key....I liked have a more dramatic look to my eyes. |
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Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:32 am |
| Be careful of SPF on the big day...it reflects in pictures. If your foundation/powder etc has spf make sure you put it on your neck too otherwise your neck will look tan and your face will look really white. Also, dont use anything glossy...not sparkle...it refects something fierce in photographs (my mom is a wedding photographer)...it looks like really bad shine. My personal oppinion is just...go for a classic look...I did berry lips/black liner and fake lashes...I tried to keep it natural looking (even though I was wearing a lot of foundation)becasue you will be looking at those pictures for a long time to come. |
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Mon Oct 02, 2006 1:07 pm |
| If you go onwww.bobbibrown.com she has a bridal section with makeup application tips (you dont need to purchase all of her products to achieve the look). I emailed one of her "artists" and got some great tips. |
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Mon Oct 02, 2006 1:28 pm |
http://www.specktra.net/showthread.php?t=51116
here is a nice look with instructions on how to apply
also if you want a dewy look as opposed to a matte finish, a really nice foundation is vitalumiere by Chanel (however i do not recommend this foundation for those who have acne) This foundation makes your skin radient, dewy and gives it a nice glow. Great for pictures. |
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