Bridal makeup tips

Skin types, tattoos, tears and heat: how the makeup adapts to each bride.

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Heat, tears and tattoos

Questions about makeup

Will waterproof wedding makeup last all day in hot weather? Makeup and hair are designed to last the whole day, because skin and hair are prepared specifically for the conditions of each area: mainly the heat inland, and the heat as well as the humidity on the coast. No makeup or hairstyle is infallible, but with this preparation it lasts far longer than a conventional service.
What are the best makeup brands and products for brides? The makeup and hair kit is multi-brand, because the best available product is chosen for each type, always from luxury houses. For makeup, that means brands such as Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Guerlain, Nars, Charlotte Tilbury and Hourglass, and for hair, Kérastase, Redken, GHD and OSiS. The bride does not need to bring any products.
Is there cry-proof makeup for your wedding day? Not entirely, but very nearly. The skin is thoroughly prepared and every product used is waterproof, with sealing and setting designed precisely for these moments. Even so, it is worth knowing that waterproof makeup is not entirely tear-proof, because tears contain sodium as well as water; that is why nobody can guarantee it will hold absolutely, even though its resistance is very high.
What is the best wedding makeup for oily or acne-prone skin? For skin prone to acne or oiliness, the best choice is oil-free makeup with a matte or powdered finish. Throughout the day, setting powder and blotting papers help keep shine under control, so the skin looks cared for all through the celebration.
How to cover tattoos with makeup for a wedding? A tattoo can be covered with makeup using a technique of fine layers of product built up one over another. Depending on the type of tattoo, the work can be very complex, and it is worth knowing that the coverage cannot always be guaranteed to stay intact all day, as hugs and contact gradually soften it over the hours.
Natural or full glam wedding makeup: what is the difference? The difference lies in how defined the lines are and how intense the makeup is. In full glam makeup, the lines are very graphic and everything is defined and structured, so the intention behind every stroke shows. Natural makeup, on the other hand, aims for a result that looks like your own skin, only slightly enhanced.
How to choose the right foundation shade for your wedding? The foundation shade is chosen on the lightest part of the face, usually the lower cheek, near the jaw. It is normal for other areas, such as the forehead or cheekbones, to be slightly more tanned; those differences are corrected afterwards with bronzer, blush and layers of powder, until the result is as close as possible to your natural skin. What is never done is to start from a foundation darker than your own skin.
What wedding makeup to use with sensitive skin or allergies? The contract includes an annex where you declare any allergies and intolerances, and it is very important to fill it in in detail. With that information the kit is checked product by product and the one best suited to your skin type is prepared; for very reactive or allergic skin, Sensilis is used. As long as everything is declared, the makeup is completely safe.
Is cream or powder makeup better for hot weather? In theory, powder holds up better in the heat, but in practice what works best is combining the two. A cream base melts into the skin and leaves a very natural texture. It is then set with powder, which takes away shine and controls oil throughout the celebration.
Should I cover my tattoo on my wedding day? There is no need. The recommendation is to leave it on show, because it is part of who you are, and wearing it on your wedding day is one more way of being yourself. If you would still rather cover it, that is possible too, with a makeup technique designed for it.
How to cover acne scars with makeup for your wedding day? To cover acne scars with makeup, correctors first neutralise the colour of each mark. The base goes on top, and the whole look is set at the end. Every product is chosen to be as oil-free as possible, so as not to feed the acne.
How should a bride or her mother wear makeup with glasses? The makeup is practically the same, with special care in setting the nose so the nose pads of the glasses do not spoil it. Even so, glasses shift it a little over the hours, so it is worth touching it up now and then with the mattifying powder from the touch-up kit.
Do makeup artists use the same lipstick on every bride? Yes, and sharing a lipstick is hygienic as long as it never touches anyone's lips. The colour is taken out with a disposable applicator, placed on a stainless-steel palette and applied from there. When the makeup is finished, the applicator is thrown away.
How can I tell if my wedding makeup artist is hygienic? You can check a makeup artist's hygiene at the trial by watching four things: whether your skin is cleaned before anything starts, whether mascara and lipstick go on with disposable tools, whether the sponges and powder puffs are new, and whether the brushes are clean, with no traces of someone else's makeup.
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Makeup and hair are never planned apart: they are built together so the same face holds from the ceremony to the last dance.

Frequently asked questions about wedding hair and makeup

What does the wedding hair and makeup package include?

The service includes the trial and advice throughout the year, right up to the wedding day. For makeup, it also includes a touch-up kit in the shades chosen at the trial, handed to you on the wedding day: your lip colour, blush, setting powder, blotting papers, a mirror and a small pouch to take your makeup off at the end of the night.

Which areas of Andalusia do you travel to for weddings?

Weddings are covered throughout Andalusia, from a base in Fuengirola. Up to an hour and a half by car, travel is done on the day; between an hour and a half and two and a half hours, a night in the area is weighed, and further away it is always part of the plan, included in the quote.

Can you do hair and makeup for my mum and the bridal party?

The service can include the people closest to you. The most common arrangement is you plus two companions: usually your mother or the person closest to you, and often a sister or your best friend as well.

How much does wedding hair and makeup cost in Spain?

There is no single price, because every wedding has its own quote. The bridal rate includes the trial, the makeup touch-up kit and online advice. Depending on the wedding, it is joined by the people getting ready besides the bride, the travel fee, accommodation and meals when the wedding is far away, and a small surcharge for a very early start. Every price is in the dossier, which you receive when you ask about your date, through the contact form or any other channel, along with answers to all your questions.

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