As a recent newlywed, the importance of picture-perfect, wedding day skin is still fresh in my mind.
The idea of keeping my look classic, glowing and natural, was always top of my priority list, and after speaking with director and owner of The Bridal Makeup Co Tobi Henney, it turns out fellow brides wedding in 2018 are after the same thing.
“Keep your look timeless and focus on products which will enhance natural beauty, while having longevity with minimal touch ups,” she said.
Brides are looking to achieve that natural beauty look so much so that Henney has seen a shift in eyelash trends.
“All brides want beautiful lashes on their wedding day and generally my brides opt for individual lashes over a strip lash,” said Henney.
“The reason being that individual lashes are softer and more natural looking. It will enhance your eyes in the photographs.”
Try: Eylure Lash Pro Individuals, Glam by Manicare Diva Individual Lashes, 1000 Hour Artificial Lashes Individual Lashes, Kiss Haute Couture Individual Lashes, Revlon Beyond Natural Individual Lashes and Ardell Individual Lashes DuraLash Short.
Though makeup certainly can help you achieve that natural, lit-from-within radiance, bridal skincare trends for this year see upping the glow factor on the rise, as national training manager for Ella Baché Gina Cook told us.
“Brightening is so on trend at the moment, and there is nobody that wants to shine brighter than a bride on her wedding day,” she said.
“We’ve seen that there’s a trend towards brides wanting to look as natural as possible and to have this they need to really look at how they are treating their skin.”
Try: Ella Baché NeoBright Correcting Emulsion, Generation Clay Ultra Violet Brightening Purple Clay Mask, Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Brightening Hydragel Cream, philosophy brighten my day all-over skin perfecting hydrating and brightening cream and Priori Q+SOD fx220 Brightening Serum.
From Nu Skin® and KOVRD to La Mer and NIVEA and everything in between, we have the products for any bride wanting to look and feel her best on the big day. Starting with treatments to kickstart wedding skin prep to hacks to catching up on those much needed Z’s, we’ve got you covered!
Treatments:
Everyday
Alpha-H Liquid Gold is a glycolic acid based, resurfacing treatment that helps to transform skin so that it’s clearer, plumper, hydrated and refined. Use every other night, alternating with the Alpha-H Liquid Gold 24 Hour Moisture Repair Cream, to leave you with the perfect canvas for wedding day makeup.
La Mer The Brilliance Brightening Mask
La Mer The Brilliance Brightening Mask is the ideal treatment mask to use daily as part of your skincare routine, in the lead up to your wedding day. The two-step system delivers two concentrated solutions to brighten and soften skin for a healthy glow. Discolouration, fine lines and wrinkles appear diminished, tone looks more even and texture smoother for a hydrated, radiant complexion.
Once a week
Guinot Hydradermie Cellular Energy Facial
Guinot Hydradermie Cellular Energy Facial is a facial treatment that uses a current to infuse up to 60 active ingredients into to skin. The treatment will hydrate, smooth, plump, purify, oxygenate and even the skin's texture. Try having one treatment per week for four weeks.
Kérastase Paris Resistance Extentioniste At-Home Training Program
Kérastase Paris Resistance Extentioniste At-Home Training Program is a 12-week hair treatment program designed to help women reach their hair length goals. The treatment begins with an in-salon protocol, and is followed by weekly at-home maintenance using the Extentioniste collection. The range includes: Bain Extentioniste, Fondant Extentioniste, Masque Extentioniste and Serum Extentioniste, all designed to strengthen, repair and coach the hair to grow to its optimal length.
OMNILUX Revive™ is a 20-minute light therapy treatment that emits red light waves via an LED head, preparing skin for flawless wedding makeup. The treatment stimulates the skin’s natural moisture renewal process to deeply rejuvenate, hydrate and plump skin. For best results, try two per week for four weeks then one more the week after.
One month before
Ella Baché Let There Be Light with LED Treatment
Ella Baché Let There Be Light with LED Treatment is a skincare treatment that uses advanced technology with the combination of tailormade skin solutions. “The results are amazing and there is no downtime for this type of treatment – brides-to-be can expect results that will get better with each treatment in the series,” Cook said. “A three week series is fantastic however truly dynamic results are achieved with a series of six treatments.”
Jo Malone London Scent Your Wedding
Jo Malone London Scent Your Wedding is an in-store service that helps curate an individual scent for your wedding day. A Jo Malone London stylist shows you how each individual fragrance can be artfully layered using the technique of Fragrance Combining™ to tailor a one-off scent, making it the ultimate wedding day treat. From aromatic candles, table linen sprays, customised thank-yous to table favours, be inspired with ideas for every scented detail.
Dermalogica Pro Power Peel is the latest salon treatment from Dermalogica. The treatment is fully customisable with three ultra-potent peels to have individually or together, depending on your skin concerns in the lead up to the wedding. UltraBright, a brightening peel that targets the appearance of early signs of ageing; AdvancedRenewal, to resurface skin to help minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and PowerClear, to target blemishes and the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
BABOR Unique Ampoule Infusion Treatment
BABOR Unique Ampoule Infusion Treatment is a treatment ideal for addressing all the skin’s needs and concerns. Commencing with a professional treatment that allows for three, five and up to ten intensive hydrating Ampoules that drench the skin with moisture, leaving it plump fresh and strong. The professional treatment is then supported by an at home three to four-week Ampoule routine.
One week before
endota spa New Age Light Therapy Facial
endota spa New Age Light Therapy Facial is a professional treatment that deeply exfoliates, hydrates and replenishes lost collagen. “We recommend a power series of our New Age Light Therapy Facial, with the final treatment 72 hours prior to the big day as results are optimal 72 hours after the facial,” endota spa national education coordinator Cara Hitchens told us. “Your makeup will glide on and give you a luminous glow.”
CND SHELLAC GEL POLISH® is the ideal professional gel nail treatment to have done in the week leading up to the wedding. It delivers 14+ day wear and crystal shine with no nail damage, meaning no stress of worrying about your mani on the day! Available in a wide range of colours and collections to suit all looks.
Health:
KOVRD CLEAN KOVR Pillow Slips 4 Week Pack
KOVRD CLEAN KOVR Pillow Slips are biodegradable pillow slips infused with botanicals that enhance the skin’s appearance and deliver a deeper sleep. With eucalyptus, lavender and lemon you’ll be drifting off to sleep in no time.
Qsilica Skin Regeneration BEAUTY SLEEP Tablet
Qsilica Skin Regeneration BEAUTY SLEEP Tablet provide antioxidants to support the skin's natural regeneration process, in combination with calming herbs which may support a more restful night's sleep.
NIVEA Invisible Black & White Clear Roll-On Deodorant
NIVEA Invisible Black & White Clear Roll-On Deodorant is a roll-on antiperspirant deodorant that protects against yellow sweat stains on white clothing making it the perfect addition to any brides must-have essentials.
At-home skincare:
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II is a serum that works overnight to slow down the look of premature ageing, reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and improves the evenness of skin tone. It’s beauty sleep in a bottle!
Ultraderm Nightshift Resurfacing Mask
Ultraderm Nightshift Resurfacing Mask is an overnight mask formulated with actives that work to illuminate, rejuvenate and stimulate cellular function while sleeping. It contains a potent blend of AHAs, vitamins, antioxidants, botanicals, silk peptides and other actives for maximum collagen stimulation and skin hydration.
Nu Skin® ageLOC® LumiSpa® is a dual action skin refining system that delivers visible skin renewal and deep cleansing, all in a single treatment over two minutes. Skin is left smooth, refreshed and purified with minimised pores.
NIVEA Firming Body Lotion with Q10
NIVEA Firming Body Lotion with Q10 not only is this a body lotion that offers noticeably firmer and more nourished skin, it is fellow newlywed, Meghan Markle-approved! In an interview with UK’s Beauty Banter, Markle said: “I use this religiously… It’s honestly my favourite lotion on the market, it’s so affordable, and makes my skin look and feel amazing. I would buy a case of this at a time if I could find it.”
BIODERMA Hydrabio Gel Crème is a moisturiser that leaves a light and fresh texture on the skin. Ideal for anyone looking to generate that extra hydration and boost of radiance.
Environ Focus Care Youth + Tri Bio Botanical Revival Masque
Environ Focus Care Youth + Tri Bio Botanical Revival Masque is formulated with a combination of powerful ingredients that help to enhance the skin’s overall look, feel and resilience.
Mary Kay® TimeWise® Miracle Set 3D™
Mary Kay® TimeWise® Miracle Set 3D™ is a skincare set that helps defends against age-accelerating free radicals with multiple antioxidants, delays the look of premature skin ageing with exclusive technology and delivers visible improvement of multiple signs of ageing in five weeks.
A’kin Certified Organic Rosehip Oil with Vitamin C
A’kin Certified Organic Rosehip Oil with Vitamin C nourishes the skin, boosts collagen and brightens the skin. The addition of macadamia oil prevents pores from clogging and leaves the skin soft and smooth.
Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster
Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster is formulated with a Multi-Firming Complex which helps to fight the signs of ageing. By targeting receptor sites to address specific skin concerns, the result is healthy, youthful looking skin.
Makeup:
Mellow Cosmetics Treasure Chest Palette
Mellow Cosmetics Treasure Chest Palette is a great go-to eyeshadow palette, featuring 12 shades for every occasion. The easy to blend, pigmented shades range from shimmery champagnes to matte taupes.
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation is a cult product, especially when it comes to bridal makeup, and for good reason. The silky formula contains the exclusive Micro-Fil technology, which makes the foundation feel weightless on the skin, and with no added SPF, there’s no need to worry about that dreaded white-cast flash photography can cause.
Designer Brands Vivid Glow Illuminator Champagne Palette
Designer Brands Vivid Glow Illuminator Champagne Palette is a highlighting palette that will have you glowing like a goddess. It has three shades: Crystal (peach), Spritz (rosé) and Prosecco (sunset gold,) making it the ideal palette for every skin tone.
Tom Ford Brow Sculptor is the ideal tamer to keep your brows in check. The dual-ended brow pen has a calligraphy tip that allows you to create your perfect, natural brow look.
Karen Murrell Natural Lipstick - 03 Pink Starlet
Karen Murrell Natural Lipstick - 03 Pink Starlet is a lipstick shade designed with day-to-night versatility in mind. The blue/gold base highlights all skin, eye and hair colours and the long-lasting formula means the lippy won’t budge during main course!
Hair:
Sisley Paris HAIR rituel - Regenerating Hair Care Mask
Sisley Paris HAIR rituel - Regenerating Hair Care Mask helps repair devitalised, sensitised hair. Massage the ultra-melting, light formula into the scalp and hair lengths, and after four weeks, hair cuticle is smoothed, hair fibre is restructured and hair is radiant with vitality.
Pump Haircare Hair Gummies are ideal for brides looking to boost faster hair growth, while also supporting hair, skin and nail health.
John Frieda Frizz Ease® Miraculous Recovery® Intensive Masque
John Frieda Frizz Ease® Miraculous Recovery® Intensive Masque weekly hair mask perfect for keeping locks long and lucious, helping to prevent against breakage.
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