Gabriela Paz Makeup

If you spent several months looking at wedding dresses and then almost as much time trying on braided updos, then you don't want a bad makeup to completely ruin your look. That's why it's essential that, considering your skin color first, you identify the shades, trends and combinations that best suit you. Only then you can shine like the prettiest bride.When it's time to wear your wedding ring and appear in the photos as you've always dreamed, here are some suggestions for makeup for the big day, but don't forget to get advice from an expert stylist for the big day.

Light-skinned brides

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If you are a woman with fair or pale skin, start by applying a light, yellowish-toned foundation. to avoid the mask effect Then, give it a touch of pink or mauve color to your cheeks with blush, applying the blush from the top of the cheek to the temples, which will give relief and depth to your face.

For the eyes, avoid using too dark colors such as gray or black and, on the contrary, ideally, you should use shadows in soft tones It's also key that you enhance your eyebrows with warm, golden or pearly tones for the day you split your wedding cake. to frame the look And, if the celebration will take place during the day, avoid black eyeliner for the lower eyelid, as it will contrast with your face. Instead, opt for lining only the upper eyelid and ideally with a brown. And as for the lips, the colors that best harmonize with your skin are pink, orange and salmon.

Brides with dark skin

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If you have a tanned complexion, you should start by applying a fluid foundation with optimal coverage, resistant and the exact tone of your skin, and then seal with a pink or orange blush Once your face looks completely even, continue with the eye make-up and in this case, you can choose from shades of terracotta brown, olive green, sand or camel. Then, lightly apply black eyeliner and mascara. to give your look more impact Finally, choose a nude color for your lips or choose between coral and caramel tones, which are the ones that best match your skin. You'll look stunning! Remember that if you want to look fantastic in your hippie chic wedding dress, the makeup you choose should emphasize your features.

Freckle skin brides (or redheads)

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The first thing you should do, in this case, is to put on a foundation that unifies the natural tone of your skin and that doesn't hide your freckles if you have them; ideally in peach color and apply lightly a dark pink or carmine blush Then, to highlight the look, try to use shades of champagne, gold, caramel or green, and line your eyes with a light brown pencil The black color will harden your features too much. That's right, don't forget the mascara Finally, go for reddish tones on your lips that also match your hair color and the pretty braids you will wear in your hair. It can be a burgundy, wine color or dark purple, which you can soften by applying a little bit of gloss.

Brides with intermediate skin (dark brown)

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The first step is apply a golden beige base It will combine perfectly with the dark skin and dark eyes that generally characterizes this typology. Next, use a terracotta, pink or burnt orange blusher to highlight the features and remember that applying it upwards, on the upper part of the cheekbones, helps to refine the face. Then, choose from the palette of greens, golds, browns, grays or yellows to make up the eyes, since the idea is to illuminate your expression For the same reason, another option that will look amazing are metallic shadows or shadows with intense pigments and, be careful, if you're getting married at night, you can opt for faded shadows Lastly, select a lipstick color similar to the one you used for your blush, such as peach, but try not to lean toward pastels or fuchsias. Finally, you can touch up your lips with lip gloss for a bolder effect or go for a full-coverage, matte finish lipstick. Note that during the toast, when you raise your glasses ofboyfriends, the flashbulbs will go straight to your mouth.

Dark-skinned brides

Spread the foundation evenly from the nose outwards, extending to the neck so that no marks are left and, if you are going to wear a sleeveless dress or deep neckline, put a little of the product to the base of the bust. To cover freckles or any pimples use a faint concealer and blend well so that it is not noticeable, giving it a little touch of colour to the cheekbones to accentuate your features. As for the eyes, the recommended palette for dark skins are brown, orange, gold and vanilla shades, which you should complement with eyeliner; above and below if you have small eyes, and only on the upper eyelid with a thin line, if you have big eyes. Finally, if the shadows are in faint color, you can venture into the lips with a bright red wine or deep red. But if the eyes are alreadyIf you're wearing dark shades, a pale pink or light gloss is the best way to show off your smile - you'll shine as brightly as the gold rings you exchange with your boyfriend!

You already know! Even if you do your make-up more freely on a daily basis, it is essential that you don't make mistakes when you say "I do", so be guided by your skin colour, choose the right tones and you will see how perfect you will look with your princess wedding dress and that bridal hairstyle you chose to become a brand new bride.