What trends are you seeing in bridal beauty ?

are most absorbent for perspiration , blotting not wiping .

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What is your approach to bridal beauty ?

I love to make a bride feel confident , special , and the most beautiful she has ever felt by enhancing her best features . The phrase from most brides that sums it up is , “ I want to look like the best version of myself .”

The turmoil that Covid generated in the wedding industry has been devastating . The uncertainty has had two very different effects . The most typical one is that everything for the wedding has been scaled down , from the venue , the guest list , to the food service , and that trickles down to the simplicity of the bridal and bridal party make-up . Elegant and soft has been the most common theme , but on occasion , there are brides who want a bolder makeup look because they are ready to celebrate !

Do you have any tips for brides to keep their makeup looking great for the duration of a wedding ?

I have quite a few ! The main tip is to use a foundation that has a lot of pigment and is not a liquid . It will last longer ; you will perspire through it and it will not evaporate . You won ’ t need a setting spray , which is sometimes an irritant . For normal skin , use a loose powder to set the makeup , especially in the T-zone . Use pressed powder for oily skin , although I prefer a soft glow without too much powder . I love the oil-blotting sheets , but if it ' s super hot , paper towels

For the eyes , a great primer keeps shadows from creasing and eyeliner in place . I really don ' t like waterproof mascara , but it ' s a necessity for such an emotional day .

What beauty advice do you have for brides preparing for a destination wedding ?

The best beauty advice is not to try ANYTHING new for two weeks before the wedding . This includes medication , different makeup , self-tanner , permanent lashes , new brow products , skincare routine , abrasive skincare treatments , a new hairdresser — basically anything you have not tried before , do not try it right before the wedding !

If you are prone to breakouts , wedding week nerves can cause issues . HYDRATE and talk to your dermatologist about the best way to treat this .

When doing a site visit for the destination , make sure to do a trial with the makeup and hair team if you are using local talent . I like to do both trials on the same day , because you can get the whole look , see how it lasts and give feedback to the stylists . If this isn ' t possible , then I would hire your favorite team and bring them with you .