With your wedding and boudoir session fast approaching you need to decide whether or not to hire a makeup artist. Everyone (including us) will tell you to hire a professional because they are trained to properly apply make-up to look great in photographs and to last all day long.
If you just can’t make it work with your budget we have 7 must-haves for do-it-yourself wedding day and boudoir makeup! Before we get to the 7 must-have you need to have your skin photo-ready with a few simple steps prior to your wedding or boudoir session.
Make sure you drink plenty of water because you need to keep you skin well hydrated to get beautiful glowing skin. Also make sure you are exfoliating your skin on a regular basis and pamper yourself with a facial several weeks prior (in case you have a reaction) to having your photos taken. Of course, we cannot forget to mention rest, healthy diet and exercise!
Our seven must-haves come from one of my new favorite companies Tarte Cosmetics. Their easy-to-use products are known as a simple, chic makeup line with good-for-your-skin formulas. They use superfruit and plant extracts, vitamins, minerals, essential oils and other naturally-derived ingredients.
First, on our list of must-haves is Tarte’s Amazonian Clay 12-hour full coverage foundation. This foundation comes in 8 different shades and prevents skin from appearing oily while giving you 12 hours of flawless coverage.
Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder is a must for the makeup bag because it locks down your makeup so it won’t rub off onto other people’s cheeks or clothes! This is one product most brides forget about when doing their makeup themselves.
For your wedding day or boudoir session you want to look like your most gorgeous self and enhance your natural beauty. One product that will help is Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush. It comes in 12 different shades so make sure you find the shade that works well with your natural skin tones.
Cheek Stain is the perfect way to give your cheeks the natural flush you got when you first kissed your fiancé. This natural-looking gel blush comes in 8 different shades and is oil-free so it won’t clog your pores!
Next on our list of must-haves is Lights, Camera, Splashes Mascara. There will be tears throughout the day and waterproof mascara will keep your lashes looking amazing! This mascara will also make a great gift for your bridesmaids, mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom.
LipSurgence Matte Lip Tint comes in six different shades and can be worn alone for a gorgeous modern look. You can get away with constantly reapplying gloss if you have stay-put color underneath.
Rounding out our 7 must-haves for DIY makeup is Maracuja Divine Shine Lip Gloss. Gloss tends to reflect light and always makes your pout look fuller in photos. This lip gloss comes in 10 different shades and I’m positive you will be able to find one that compliments your gorgeous wedding day smile!
