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For Bridal Makeup Looks Tip 31: Practice 2 to 3 times before the wedding Considering doing your own makeup? Practice doing it before hand. This way you will avoid creating a mess on the d day. It is better to practice 2 to 3 times with the looks and try out variations than doing them for the first time on the wedding day itself which can be stressful. Tip 30: How to apply a blush? Using a blush? Keep at least two fingers distance from the nose and apply blush. Tip 29: Take care of excess makeup Got too much eye makeup/ eye liner? Take a blotting paper and remove any excess oil, excess makeup or liner. Tip 28: Mascara application Use a good water proof mascara and make sure it is new/ less than three months old. Old mascara’s which have been exposed to air, clot and become very flaky. Tip 27: Buying makeup Going to buy makeup for the wedding day? Take a friend with you and make a list before hand of what products you want to try and which items you need. Aimlessly buying products will result in nothing. So plan beforehand and keep the attire and wedding in mind Tip 26: Check the weather Have a wedding at summer/ spring? Choose sheer and light makeup as these will be most appropriate when the weather is hot and humid. Tip 25: Day time wedding or night time wedding This is a very important factor to keep in mind when it comes to Indian bridal makeup. If you have the ceremonies in the day time, then keep makeup minimal and opt for a more natural look. If you are going for night time wedding, keep the makeup heavy and add more colors. If you have a morning wedding go for pastel shades for the eye makeup. Tip 24: Choose the right lip liner Choosing a good lip liner is important. You will be best off with a lip liner matching with the lipstick. Tip 23: Is the makeup complete? Take a look at the makeup after ]\˜