Wedding day tips to make it Last! (makeup, that is)

It will be the most important day of your life, a tme when you have your picture taken a million times, see everyone you have ever known, & you have to look flawless!
Here are some tips to make that makeup last the whole, entire day!

#1- Prep Your Skin
*Note: Skincare should be started 6months before the big day. Do Not start a new regimine close to the big day, as it could shock your skin & cause breakouts.
Wash your face with a mild cleanser (MK 3-in-1 Cleanser), as well as a gentle scrub to brighten your glow (Microdermabrasion Set). Dry your face & apply a light moisturizer (Age-Fighting Moisturizer), even better when it contains about 20spf (higher can make you look white in pics).

#2- Create a Flawless Canvas
You can choose to apply your eye makeup before you do anything else, so fall down is not an issue. If you choose to do foundation first, then eyes, make sure to put a tissue under the eye area so the undereye/cheek area does not get tainted with shadow color.
So, back to foundation! A Beauty Consultant can match the perfect foundation to your skin tone, as well as suggest the correct foundation for youe skin type! And all for free! It is a total WIN-WIN! Steer clear of illuminating formulas, as they tend to look greasy in pics instead of their natural finish. (Try Timewise Matte Foundation)
Apply a light layer of foundation primer (Foundation Primer, spf15), then use a foundation brush to sweep makeup into the Tzone. Blend it out to the edges of your face & ears, taking care to work it into your hairline & neck.
Finally keep shine in check by applying a mattifying balm to your Tzone, and sweep translucent powder (not too heavy, as it can look cakey!) all over to set everything in place. Throughout the day, use blotting sheets to soak up excess oil without removing your makeup.

#3- Conceal & Camoflage
Reach for a creamy concealor & make sure to apply with your fingers to prevent risidual amounts from sinking into fine lines. For blemishes & pimples, use a camoflage, a type of coverup that's tacky to the touch. It's a drier version of concealor that's densely pigmented & less emollient so it stays put and makes anything vanish! Magical! Apply a tiny amount with a small pointed brush, and repeat to build coverage, if needed.

#4- Prime the Eyelids
Eye shadow primers smooth out the skin on the lid, cover up veins, and prevent shadows & liners from migrating for hours. After smoothing it all over the entire lid, crease, and to the eyebrow with your finger, dust on a nuetral bone- or almond-colored shadow with a fluffy brush.

#5- Apply Liner like a Pro!
For a very defined line, use a felt-tipped liquid liner (Liquid Liner in Black) ot a waterprrof eyeliner pencil; then to set it, trace the line with a thin brush dipped in a matching eye shadow powder. You can also use a gel liner, which is waterproof & smudgeproof. For a softer line, apply regular eyeliner before your base nuetral shadow. The shadow will smudge the liner for a diffused look.

#6- Budge Proof Blush
Blush often pulls a disappearing act halfway through the day. To make it stay, layering is key. First, smooth the cream formula onto the apples of your cheeks. Then, dust on an oil-absorbing invisible powder to lock the color. Lasly, apply a final coat of powder blush with a large, fluffy brush.

#7- Wear Waterproof Mascara
Chances are pretty good that you are going to experience a happy tear or tow, so don't risk having a streaky mess! Waterproof formulas are the way to go for weddings, but can dry out quickly & make lashes look spidery if you're not careful. If using waterproof, make sure to use a brand new tube on the day of your wedding, and seperate your lashes with a lash comb after applying it. Or, use a lash primer, which causes regular mascara to become waterproof! It also extends lashes to make them look longer, as well as seperate better. (MK Lash Primer & I Love Lash mascara in Black)
You can also choose to opt for faux lashes!
*When you do tear up, make sure to blot the tissue directly under your eye, rubbing the eye will make it all a mess!

#8- Make Lipstick Stay Put
First, prep lips with a scrub & moisturizer (Satin Lips Set). Scrub to get any dry skin off. Next, apply balm & work it in the lips by rubbing them together. Then, use a lip primer to make sure lipstick doesn't go anywhere. Apply your lipstick with a lip brush, blot with a tissue, and then repeat. Matte lipsticks last the longest, but if you want a hint of shine, layer on a glos or balm, mainly on middle of lips. Just remember, adding there slippery toppers also shortens the lifespan of color & increases the need for touch-ups.

Make sure to contact your Mary Kay Beauty Consultant to help you with your skincare, foundation, & custom colors for your big day! Or if you don't have one, contact me on Facebook @ Bleed Pink, or twitter @awoods1793.

Keep Living the Dream,
Amanda 

Contour it girl!

I learned these tricks to help certain features stand out. Using these simple techniques, you’ll be able to emphasize your angles using bronzer, blush, and highlighter. Contouring makes a huge difference in emphasizing every feature on your face! 

Again, I will say that makeup does not fix your skincare problems, only a proper skincare regimine will fix your skin!

 

BRUSH: Before you can think of contouring, you need the right tools. In my opinion, an angled brush is your best bet. It works great for both blush and bronzer, so you’re really getting your money’s worth.

BRONZER: Bronzer is amazing for contouring because it is usually a shade or two darker than your actual skin tone. Once you’ve picked one out, here are the places to apply:

• Diagonally under your cheekbones or parallel to your jaw line. This will really make your cheekbones pop. 
• On the sides of your nose from the bridge straight down. This will make your nose appear longer and thinner. Blending here is key. 
• On your jaw line and under your chin, which will make your round face look more elongated, and who doesn’t want that?

BLUSH: This should go one level above where you applied the bronzer on your cheeks, so parallel to your jaw line. This will really make the apples of your cheeks stand out. 

HIGHLIGHTER: Highlighers are every makeup artist’s secret trick. My favorite right now is Mary Kay's pink porcelain, which is a matte highlighter. Here’s how to apply:

• Add a dab to the bottom and top portion of your lips to make their shape more prominent.
• Cover a small bump on top of your nose (this trick is used frequently by stars like Kim Kardashian and Jessica Simpson).
• Apply to your brow bones. 
• Make your cheekbones stand out even more by adding highlighter above your blush. For extra glow, add a touch to the apples of your cheeks over your blush. 

From here on out, you will start to look at pictures of celebrities differently. You’ll notice the line of bronzer, blush, and then highlighter as you glance from the inner to the outer portion of their faces. Be warned: It’s a trick that takes practice to fit your specific face shape. But once you master it, you’ll feel like you’re red carpet ready—I know I do!