How To Do Your Wedding Makeup

Fancy doing your own makeup for your big day? Why not! Whether you want to save money, avoid the hassle of a 6-person team, or just want to be in control of your own face, we’ve got you covered. You need to tick a lot of boxes – sweat-proof, camera-proof, and most importantly, waterproof! You want a natural, dewy look that isn’t too plain or oily. While it might sound a bit overwhelming, it’s more than doable with our wedding makeup tutorial

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Step 1 – Start with Skincare

Take a step back and lock down the perfect skincare routine. Your wedding day makeup is dependent on the base it’s going onto. If you want a glowing look, you need a healthy, smooth and radiant canvas, so start prepping the skin well in advance.

Our biggest skincare tip? Hydrate that face! We recommend applying a refreshing face mask 1-2 times a week to restore moisture and give your skin a glowing finish. Our Watermelon Hydrating Face Mask is a great choice for radiating results.

Step 2 – Choose the Right Foundation

Getting your foundation right is a crucial part of your bridal makeup. It’s important to consider your skin type when choosing your base. Remember, you’re aiming for a natural look with a dewy finish for your big day.

Dry skin: Opt for a hydrating formula, like our Conceal & Hydrate Foundation
Oily skin: To prevent shine, we recommend a mattifying foundation, like our Matte Base Foundation. You can always top off with a glowing highlighter to achieve the desired dewy effect.
Combination skin: A slightly matte foundation that targets oily areas, but doesn’t sink into dry patches is ideal. We recommend our Conceal & Define Foundation.
Normal skin: Glow from the inside out with our Glow Skin FauXXdation Foundation, designed to add radiance.

Finish your base with a soft contour, using a slightly darker powder to add shape and definition. Then, add a touch of natural highlighter to the high points of your cheeks.

Step 3 – Long-Lasting Eyes

It’s almost a given that you’ll shed a few tears on your big day – it’s an emotional rollercoaster! Even if you’re not a crier, it’s always best to play it safe with a waterproof option.

We love our Makeup Revolution Big Lash Waterproof Volume Mascara. It’s designed with an hourglass-shaped brush to help create a natural curl, while adding amazing volume and length. It won’t smudge, budge, or flake – so no need to hold back the tears!

Complete the ultimate long-lasting eye look with a delicate smoky eye. We recommend using bronze, champagne, or soft brown colours. You can achieve this soft glam eye with the Revolution x Friends Ross Eyeshadow Palette.

Step 4 – Natural Lip

On your wedding day, nothing beats a seamless nude lip. Prep your pout with our Sugar Kiss Lip Scrub, then follow with our Relove Glam Balm Coco Nutty Coconut for a nourished, smooth base.

Line your lips with a nude shade to create natural definition before applying your main colour. Try our Satin Kiss Lipliner for super-smooth and richly pigmented lips.

Top off with a long-wear nude lipstick that matches your liner. We recommend our Satin Kiss Lipstick in a nude, rose or pink-toned shade.

Step 5 – Set it down!

After working so hard on your makeup, you want it to stay put all day. Spritz a setting spray over your face to lock everything in place and prevent makeup from wearing away.

We love the Face FiXX Moisturising Setting Spray. It creates the perfect rejuvenated and radiant finish.

Practice Makes Perfect

Remember, you might not be a pro makeup artist, but you still want to look your best, so practice is key! Try and avoid as much wedding day stress as possible by repeatedly practising your look. Keep trialling it until you’re happy with the finished product and feel ready for your day. Don’t stress, you’ll look gorgeous!