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Picture Perfect: Tips
for Wedding Makeup
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(ARA)
– Unless you’re Julia Roberts, there’s probably
no other day in your life when you will be photographed more
than on your wedding day. Both formal and unposed, these are
photos you will treasure for years to come. You want to make
sure you look great in every single one.
You’ve probably found the
perfect dress, shoes and jewelry, but what about your makeup?
It’s a good idea to think about it, and do some experimenting
before the day of the wedding.
“You want your look to be
soft and natural,” says Paula Pennypacker, owner of Just
for Redheads (www.justforredheads.com), a company specializing
in beauty products designed for auburn-hued clients. “You
want to enhance your features, and highlight your own natural
beauty.”
Here are some tips on perfect
wedding makeup from the experts at Just for Redheads.
* Less is more when it comes
to wedding day makeup; use enough to emphasize your best features,
but don’t overdo it. Pennypacker advises brides: “Your
makeup should be a little darker for photography, but keep the
natural look.”
* Use flattering neutrals to
highlight your eyes. Choose a mascara color that fits your coloring. |
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This is a special challenge for
redheads since most mascaras are too dark. Just for Redheads
studio mascara, which comes in three warm and natural shades,
works well with fair complexions. Many brides will also want
to wear a waterproof mascara just in case there are tears sometime
during the day. For redheads, Just for Redheads makes waterproof
Spice Supreme Mascara as well as a line of water resistant mascaras
and a formula for sensitive eyes.
* Try mixing your foundation
with moisturizer for the sheerest, most natural coverage.
* Add just enough concealer to
even out spots and redness. Those with fair complexions, especially
redheads, often have a problem with ruddiness. Just for Redheads
offers a Mint Toner that cancels out ruddiness and can be applied
under foundation to smooth out skin tone. For under-eye circles,
try Mint Eye Disguise.
* Apply lip color using a lip
brush, then outline with a lip pencil in a complementary color.
Don’t use a darker liner; it will look harsh and unnatural
in pictures.
* Add powder to avoid shine;
use a yellow or honey-toned product, not a translucent one. Translucent
powder is not invisible, and can actually drain the color from
your face and look masklike in flash prints. Also, avoid powders
with glittery or pearlized finishes -- a matte finish will last
longer and photograph better.
For black-and-white photos, concentrate
on definition:
* Line eyes and lips carefully.
* Dark shades of lipstick and
liner tend to look even darker in black and white -- use a lighter
shade than usual. For fair-skinned redheads, who often have difficulty
finding flattering lip colors, Just for Redheads offers new Luxury
Lip Quads. A convenient set of four complementary lip colors,
the Quads are designed specifically for strawberry blond to red,
and red to auburn shades.
* Apply blush evenly and select
a shade that’s close to your natural skin tone -- the camera
will exaggerate bright tones. |
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