Make-up Artistry and Bridal Styling
Make-up Artistry and Bridal Styling
This domain tests skin preparation, colour matching, hygiene, longevity, photography awareness and bridal trial planning.
Core rules
- Sanitise hands and tools; use disposable wands and spatulas; scrape product onto a palette; never double-dip into creams or mascara.
- Match foundation to the jawline and neck in natural light, not the hand. Identify undertone (warm, cool, neutral); use the colour wheel to correct redness with green or sallowness with purple or lavender.
- Prepare skin according to type: primer for texture or oil control, moisturiser for dryness, SPF but beware flashback in photography.
- Build thin layers; set with powder where needed; use waterproof mascara and long-wear lip for bridal work. The bridal trial should test lighting, longevity, tears and photography.
- Plan a timeline and touch-up kit for the wedding day; confirm allergies and sensitivities.
Worked example
A bride with oily skin and a warm undertone wants a 'dewy' look for an evening wedding. Reasoning: heavy dewy products can slide under lights. Use an oil-free primer, a matte or satin foundation matched to the jawline, light powder on the T-zone, waterproof eye make-up, and a cream-to-powder blush. Keep a blotting kit. Test in similar lighting at the trial.
Traps
- Matching foundation on the back of the hand.
- Using expired mascara or sharing it.
- Over-contouring in daylight.
- Ignoring SPF flashback in flash photography.
- Skipping a bridal trial or allergy check.