Down The Aisle Wedding Day Beauty Products That You Can Use Everyday

Hello lovely brides-to-be and readers!

 I may be in the minority, but I tend to have the philosophy in my makeup routine that if I'm going to take the time to put makeup on, I'm going to put makeup on. It's either bare faced or all done up.

Because of this proclivity to wear a full face most days, I was once asked if there were any products that I would recommend for use daily as well as part of one's wedding day beauty routine.

After thinking and mulling that question over, I have a list of products I would definitely recommend!

 Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm ($34 www.urbandecay.com)

Over the past year, tons of cosmetics companies have come out with their version of a BB cream. What sets this particular product aside from the rest is it's formulation, texture and benefits. While it sports a peachy hue, it literally melts into the skin and visually looks like your were airbrushed. It minimizes the appearance of pores and wrinkles and hydrates the skin beautifully. With continued use it promises firmer, smoother skin and will banish redness, freckles and wrinkles in as little as 8 weeks. I love how it makes my skin look softer and smoother and feels fresh and moisturized. I use this daily under my foundation and powder.

Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer ($29 www.smashbox.com)

I suffer from dry under eyes and while I love a highly pigmented concealer, I find that they settle in the fine lines and just look blech. That is until I discovered this little wonder. It primes the under eye so that any lines are instantly filled in and at the same time it hydrates so that any concealer glides on smoothly and stays fresh looking all day.  It also decreases puffiness, wrinkles and darkness with continued use. A MUST on your wedding day!

Peter Thomas Roth Lashes to Die For The Liner ($28 www.sephora.com)

What sets this eyeliner apart from other liquid eyeliners is that it is infused with SymPeptide which enhances the appearance of natural lash length and thickness.  With continued use, it acts much like PTR Lashes to Die For Platinum which will actually grow longer and thicker lashes. I love this because I really have seen an increase in the bulk and length of my lashes AND this lasts all day so I don't have to worry about it moving around the eye area. A little swipe of this on the upper lash liner and your eyes look bigger and brighter, something we women want everyday and especially on our wedding day.

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Winter Brides and Bridal Makeup Skin Care Prep

Hello lovely readers!
 It's officially Winter and boy is it cold outside! Many of my readers are Winter brides and with the cold winds, dry conditions and our skin being subjected to heaters it's important to follow a skin care regimen that will combat flaky, dry and chapped skin. In order to have fabulous looking bridal makeup, one needs a good foundation of soft and supple skin. Luckily, with 2013 comes a score of new beauty products that are sure to leave your skin soft, glowing and moisturized.

MAC Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator, $28 www.maccosmetics.com

 MAC cosmetics latest exfoliator has a mix of volcanic ash and fine sugar crystals that's safe for all skin types as it loosens the dead skin that lies on the surface of the skin. Once those are removed, what's revealed is brighter, softer and more moisturized skin. Recommended use is at nighttime 2-3 times a week.


Moroccanoil Dry Body Oil $38, www.morrocanoil.com

 The famed Moroccanoil brand that is best known for it's rich argan hair oil treatment has come out with a dry body oil spray that can be used no only on the body but the face too. Infused with argan oil, olive oil and avocado oil, you can say bye-bye to dry and flaky skin!


Ahava Time to Clear Eye Makeup Remover, $18, www.ahavaus.com

I don't know about you all, but when I walk in from the cold outside to the heaters on full blast in any store, restaurant or movie theater, my eyes get teary. To compensate for that I tend to use waterproof eyeliner and and mascara. It's all gravy until I get ready to take off my eye makeup and I realize I've used a heck of a lot more than I normally do. It's a vicious cycle and then my eyes look and feel dry and I just hate it. Well, luckily for me (and you all!) Ahava has come out with a new eye makeup remover that uses its famous Dead Sea minerals, aloe vera, cucumber, palm oil, and lots of other minerals and botanicals  to create a gentle yet highly effective oil-based formula that removes even the most stubborn of waterproof eyeliners. Rejoice!

Like always, if you ever have questions, concerns or would like to book me for your wedding hair and makeup you can contact me at my website:

www.bridalmakeupartists.com