Bridal makeup is a specialty all its own.  It has to be absolutely flawless up close and personal and on video and film.  It has to be exactly what the bride has always envisioned and it has to last all day.

See what I mean about it being unique?

Well here’s a few tips to help you get the most out of your wedding day makeup.  First, use waterproof mascara, a good one won’t flake and it will stand up to any tears that might escape when he is saying his vows to you.

Avoid makeup pencils for your eye liner or eyebrows.  The reason for this is as your body heats up the wax in the pencil will also heat up and actually slide right off your face.  So use either a waterproof liquid liner like Wet ‘N Wilds H2o or a powder shadow for your eyes and powder for your brows.

Skip the sunscreen on your big day.  No need to risk a Ghost Face in your pictures by having an extra layer of Titanium Dioxide on your skin.  Not to mention the extra oil in the sunscreen might make your foundation slid and come off.

Set your makeup with powder.  Even if you don’t usually use it, today is not the day to forgo your powder.  A good powder will set the makeup, giving you a fresh flawless look as well as absorbing any moisture from sweat or tears.  So don’t skip this step.

And last but not least, when in doubt, get a Pro.  They will help you achieve the best look and help you keep looking your best all day and well into the night.

Method Makeup Academy, Sacramento’s Makeup School