Wedding makeup in winter: main rules

A wedding is one of the most memorable events in the life of every girl, so everything should be perfect on this day, including the image of the bride. An important role in it is played by wedding makeup, which should emphasize the advantages of appearance and carefully hide flaws.

Delicate wedding makeup or dramatic and spectacular? How to cope with seasonal skin problems and make makeup as long-lasting as possible - makeup artist and stylist with many years of experience Inna Evtikhova helps us find answers to these and many other questions.

Inna Evtikhova , national level makeup artist, stylist, founder of the Image Inn Academy of Style and Makeup

What trends rule the roost in winter wedding makeup?

In general, this should be a natural, gentle look: radiant fair skin without tanning or contouring, nude lip makeup without contour, cheekbones emphasized not with brown pigment, but with blush.

How does the overall wedding style affect the bride's makeup?

The overall style of the wedding 100% influences the makeup and the image of the bride as a whole. But I would approach this issue from the other side: the bride’s appearance should dictate the style of the wedding and, accordingly, her entire image!

What color palette do you recommend using to create lip and eye makeup in winter?

The color palette of makeup should be chosen based on the color type of the bride herself. We can use both delicate nude shades and rich color palettes in eye or lip makeup. It all depends on the chosen image and the wishes of the girl. We remember that this season we place only one emphasis in makeup - this rule also applies to wedding makeup.

Is it worth doing a makeup trial and why?

Costs! For the peace of mind of the bride herself, because she wants to be irresistible on this day. If you don't agree on all the details and nuances in advance, something may go wrong. As a result, not only the magical ritual of getting ready for the bride will be spoiled, but also the wedding mood.

What skin care tips should brides be given before their wedding day?

3-4 days before the wedding, you should visit a cosmetologist, but do not do any deep peelings or cleansing. Only light care and moisturizing. On your wedding day, I recommend making a mask that is ideal for the bride's skin and has been used by her before. Don't forget to moisturize the skin around your eyes and use patches! Immediately before applying makeup, moisturize your facial skin as much as possible.

How to achieve an even complexion and combat seasonal imperfections such as redness and flaking of the skin? Which product textures should you prefer?

Daily care plays the main role. If the bride does not take care of her skin, there will be no peeling or redness. But if your skin has these imperfections, you shouldn’t expect miracles from a makeup artist, because we are not magicians, but only illusionists! We create the illusion of healthy and beautiful skin. Of course, in the arsenal of an advanced makeup artist there is both a roller and a makeup base for different occasions. Many people have eye patches and even masks! A competent makeup artist will be able to choose the appropriate texture for any skin type and condition. But it is important to discuss all the details with the client in advance.

What to do if your skin looks dull or too pale?

Add colors like artists! If your skin is dull and grey, choose a foundation with a pinkish undertone - this will immediately refresh it. If your skin has a yellowish undertone, apply a purple base first, neutralize the skin color, and only then select a foundation. Of course, you can add a cream highlighter and cream blush of a suitable color type. Just in the winter season it is better to use creamy textures: they do not dry out the skin.

What eye makeup products should you pay attention to in winter?

Be sure to add an eyeshadow base to your arsenal. After moisturizing the skin around the eyes, apply a base to the upper eyelid: not transparent, but with a natural color, which will cover all the veins on the eyelid. And only after that we apply shadows. This is a guarantee that your eye makeup will last long enough.

How to deal with dryness, peeling and cracked lips?

In this case, you need to use balms and special lip scrubs. They are the only ones that save your lips in winter! And you should not use gloss in cold weather, because it consists of 90% water - this causes rupture of the thin mucous membrane of the lips.

What textures of lipsticks and pencils should you prefer for lip makeup in winter?

Choose wax pencils and lipsticks - they will provide the proper results in the winter season.

How to fix wedding makeup in order to protect it from snow and wind, and make it as durable as possible?

Use a makeup setting spray or clear setting powder. But nothing can save makeup if the bride is caught in heavy rain or snow and does not have time to cover her face.