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Valorie Cole spent her career beautifying on-air personalities ranging from politicos on CNN to Nashville ’ s top talent on the Country Music Awards before dedicating herself to wedding clients and her make-up line , Daniel Cole . She shares her best advice on destination wedding beauty tips , trends and brands . 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 .”
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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
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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 .
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