001— Beauty Myths BUSTED!
Let’s set the record straight on some beauty myths shall we!
In this post, we’re tackling three big ones: Is a dramatic new look on your wedding day the best idea? Will makeup last all day? and I can’t wear sunscreen!— can I?
Let’s dive in…
1. Myth: "I should go for a dramatic new look on my wedding day."
Reality: A lot of brides think they need to go all out with a totally new, bold look for their big day—like a dramatic hairstyle or an entirely different makeup style. While that can be fun, your wedding day is all about feeling like the best version of yourself! Instead of making drastic changes, think about enhancing your natural beauty. You want to feel confident, comfortable, and like you—just with a little extra glamour! Sticking with a style that reflects your personality, but with a touch of bridal magic; will have you looking back at your wedding photos from years to come, still seeing YOU.
2. Myth: "My makeup won’t last all day."
Reality: With the right products and techniques, makeup CAN last all day, even through tears and dancing. Professional makeup artists have an arsenal of long-lasting, high-quality products and setting sprays to ensure that makeup stays fresh throughout any occasion; especially your wedding day. The key is using long-wearing formulas, setting the makeup in stages throughout your makeup process and preparing the skin with the right products and primers for your skin type. But! Even with all the products, sprays and techniques, the number one way to keep your makeup in place and flawless— is keeping your hands away from your face! If you're not used to wearing makeup often, you can tend to forget your even wearing it at all. This tends to lead to makeup free habits— leaning your hand on your cheek, scratching/rubbing your nose, eyes and there is no product or techniques that can keep makeup in place after that type of physical touch. But, this is also why it’s essential to have a mini touch up bag on hand, with a few key products to get you back to flawless status real quick. Check out our blog ‘‘Top 5 touch up products for a flawless wedding day look’’ for tips and products to keep in your bridal clutch.
3. Myth: "I shouldn’t wear sunscreen on my wedding day because it’ll make me look like a shiny ghost!"
Reality: For a long time, we’ve heard the advice to avoid sunscreen on special occasions, mainly because it can create a white cast in photos due to flashback. But that’s not the case anymore! Sun protection is crucial for your skin’s health, and modern sunscreen formulas are much more advanced. Today’s sunscreens are lightweight, matte, and won’t leave you looking shiny or greasy. If you’re worried about the flashback effect, avoid using regular sunscreen on your wedding day. Instead, go for makeup products with a low but effective SPF to protect your skin throughout the day, or opt for a tinted moisturizer with built-in sun protection. Many bridal makeup artists now incorporate these products into their routines to ensure your skin stays protected, without affecting your makeup’s flawless finish. So don’t skip the sun protection—your skin’s health and your photos will thank you!
