Q&A Fashion and Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best https://unsplash.com/@mutecevvil LOOKING YOUR BIG-DAY BEST What advice can you share to ensure I look beautiful on my wedding day? Whether you’re doing your make-up or having it done professionally, opt for light layers set with powder and setting spray. Pressing powder in with a puff will lock everything in, while a hydrating mist brings back a glow. With base products, less is more. A high-quality concealer buffed into the skin gives coverage without heaviness, creating a flawless finish. Choose a cream blush in pink or coral tones – this provides a fresh, summery look and ties in beautifully with a similar shade on the lips. Summer brides look lovely with a softer lip created using a lip liner for definition, followed by a tinted balm or gloss over the top to keep the look hydrated and fresh. Eye make-up is personal, but for warmer months, I like to keep it light. A soft shimmer across the lids looks beautiful, and use tubing mascara to avoid smudging from heat or happy tears. A touch of bronzer gives that sun-kissed glow and ties the whole look together. One thing to keep in mind is SPF. Unless it’s very hot, I usually avoid it on the day, as it can cause flashbacks in photos. If you need SPF, especially if you’ll be outside for long periods or prone to sunburn, opt for one designed to work under make-up, ideally doubling as a primer. Always do a trial run and take a flash photo indoors to ensure it photographs well. Helen Silver | Helen Silver Makeup www.helensilvermakeup.co.uk HIGH-BROW TECHNIQUE How can I achieve a lifted, youthful brow without resorting to injectables or other invasive treatments? The key to achieving a subtle, natural-looking brow lift is precision tweezing. With the right technique and the right tool, you can achieve the look in just three seconds, with no appointment necessary. Most people tweeze without a strategy, but targeted hair removal can enhance your brow shape and create the illusion of a lift. The secret is to focus on stray hairs just beneath the highest point of your arch. Removing these hairs opens up the eye area. However, avoid over-plucking the tail of your brow, as that can make brows look droopy instead of lifted. Use a high-quality, ultra-precise tweezer to prevent breakage such as the Rubis Tweezers Evolution 2in1 (www.amazon.co.uk), as this prevents uneven regrowth. Fides Baldesberger | Rubis Tweezers https://rubistweezers.com EXPERT ADVICE 61
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