Leo Basoalto & Mati Rodríguez

Planning a wedding can take several months of work and there are many details to consider. Among these, the makeup will be the final touch to the whole bridal style. It is essential that you ensure that there is a match in the triad: wedding dress, makeup and bridal hairstyle. Although of course, beyond fashion and trends, try to be true to your style andpersonality, so that you feel comfortable and natural.

If you have more doubts than certainties about the makeup you'll be wearing this summer, here are some tips and trends for this season.

1. Natural face

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This type of makeup looks like, having applied makeup on your face, you look like you're not. It is expected that the skin looks natural, flawless and gleaming As this time of the year is characterized by high temperatures, it is advisable to discard the use of powders and replace them with creams, since they have a longer durability and a better fixation to the skin.

In this trend, known as Dewy Skin, your face will look hydrated, so the foundation you use should be light to achieve a translucent effect, like the one you get after a facial treatment, and if you complement it with highlighters, you will combine perfectly for a completely natural look.

2. Cat's eyes

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The well-known cat eye will give you an intense and penetrating gaze This effect is achieved by outlining the eye either with a pencil, gel or ink, and thickens along the eyelid leaving a long, pointed tail at the end. In addition, you can complement with metallic tints, gold and satin finishes on the eyelids, which will give you a lot of light in the look. The thickness depends on how much you want to mark your look.

3. Defined, but natural eyebrows

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Although eyebrows were for many years in the background and for some time now have taken center stage because they should look well demarcated, long and compact, for this summer we are looking to give them a "faded touch", which will give them a "faded" look. will give a more natural look If you have short, thin eyebrows, we recommend that you try temporary eyeliner or long-lasting pigments several months in advance, so that you can get used to your new eyebrows.

4. Long, thick eyelashes

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If the cat eye is already a must for this summer, the style you use on the eyelashes will be in accordance with the 60's. Specialists indicate that the trend is to apply a lot of mascara on both the upper and lower eyelashes, so that the eyelashes are not too long. that they look voluminous, elongated and curly. Since your makeup should last for long hours, the recommendation is to apply a waterproof mascara, since you will probably shed more than a few tears with so much emotion. However, if nature didn't give you lush eyelashes, you can use hairpieces, as long as they are of good quality and look natural.

5. Full lips

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The trend for lips this summer is the glossy style, associated with a more glam look, the bitten effect for more natural make-up and the colour red, which never goes out of fashion. On the market there is a variety of lipsticks that, thanks to their light, long-lasting textures and elastic polymer components, as well as a wide range of colours, will ensure bright and voluminous lips. .

The bitten effect simulates the action of having pressed one lip against the other after painting them, giving great naturalness. Prevalence of light shades similar to skin colour And if you don't like these two options you can opt for red lips, a classic with a palette of colors ranging from terracotta and burgundy.

6. Diffused cheeks

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Throughout the summer season, the preferences in makeup for the cheekbones will be marked by the use of glitter, satin and pink and peach colors well blurred, in addition to the golden glows. While for years the technique has been to mark the lines of the cheeks well, today the trend is apply blush beyond the cheeks and shade to almost the outer corner of the eyes.

You'll probably feel overwhelmed with so many things to think about, but don't worry, the important thing is to be true to your style! But just as you'll spend time choosing all the details of your bridal style, you should also try a couple of alternatives in makeup, so that you choose the one that makes you feel the most confident.