2010-05-06 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Pro Makeup Artist Tips: D.I.Y. Wedding Makeup

TAGS: WEDDING MAKEUP, TIPS FROM A PRO, DIY

Doing your wedding day makeup is a great option if you're confident in your application skills and are willing to invest the time and money to achieve a beautiful look.


DIY Makeup Application

2010-05-10 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Pro Makeup Artist Tips: Glowing It Alone With An At-Home Facial

TAGS: WEDDING MAKEUP, TIPS FROM A PRO, DIY, AT-HOME FACIAL

Should I get a facial before my wedding? The answer to this question varies from bride to bride. If facials are part of your normal beauty routine, then you should definitely continue them (every 4 – 6 weeks) up until one week before your wedding day. If you haven’t been undergoing regular facials in the months prior to your wedding, the week before is not the time to give it a first go.


Cafe Almond Sugar Scrub for your At-Home Facial
Cafe Almond Sugar Scrub Image Courtesy of from Nature with Love.


If you’re going to be starting a facial regime, begin at least three to four months before your wedding, this way you and your facialist will have time to determine if the treatment you’re using is the right one for you. There will also be sufficient time to see results.


If you do want to start incorporating regular facials into your skin care routine, but are finding the cost prohibitive, the at-home facial ...