Make-up tips for the wedding

Bridal make-up – make-up tips for the wedding

On your wedding day, you want to look radiant and fresh, so it’s important to look after your skin as best you can well in advance. Oriflame’s make-up artist Jonas Wramell explains both how to achieve a rosehip-fresh glow and how to bring out your natural beauty.

Who are you and what’s your background?

– I’m a celebrity stylist and currently work at Oriflame as a make-up artist. I trained in Paris, London and New York. Some of the brands I’ve worked with include Lancôme, Sunsilk, H&M, L’Oréal and Dove. Swedish celebrities I’ve done make-up for include Hanna Graaf, Emma Andersson, Carola and Agneta Sjödin.

What are the trends for this season and the next when it comes to bridal make-up?

– When it comes to bridal make-up, it’s important to focus on enhancing your natural beauty. Think simple, fresh and romantic. This isn’t just important for the overall look, but also because you want your wedding photos to look modern and beautiful for the rest of your life.

What’s the most important thing to bear in mind when applying your own make-up?

– If you’re doing your own make-up, it’s important to practise several times beforehand so that you don’t panic during the actual make-up process on the big day. If you’re used to using a lot of highlighter, you should tone it down, as the bride will be photographed a lot – the highlighter reflects the flash and can create a very shiny effect.

How can you make your complexion look as fresh as a rose on your wedding day?

– By applying a ‘fresh pink blush’ (e.g. Oriflame Perfect Blush) to the apples of your cheeks in an irregular shape, then dabbing a little foundation over it, you’ll achieve a naturally rosy and fresh look on your cheeks.

It’s easy for your face to become shiny on your wedding day – how can you avoid this?

– By using a transparent/mattifying powder, applied with a small powder brush to the T-zone and the centre of the face; this absorbs oil and gives a matt, even finish. However, this needs to be reapplied several times throughout the day to ensure you look fresh from morning to evening. If you have very shiny skin, I recommend using a mattifying foundation as a base.

Do you prefer waterproof or non-waterproof mascara, and what’s the reason behind your choice?

– I prefer to use non-waterproof mascara, as it usually gives a neater and longer-lasting result. If you like, you can apply mascara only to the upper lashes; this gives a lovely lift to the eye and minimises the risk of the mascara running. If you want a bit of colour on your lower lashes, you can dye them black the day before. Another option is to use waterproof mascara on the lower lashes.

What three things do you think are absolutely essential to have in a bridal make-up bag?

– Mattifying powder, a cream lipstick in a soft shade and throat lozenges.

What’s the best way to look after your skin on your honeymoon, bearing in mind that many people find themselves in both more humid and drier climates, as well as spending a lot of time in the sun?

– Always use a day cream that provides plenty of moisture and contains a high SPF (sun protection factor); this is the best way to stay fresh and also ensures you’ll look your best in the future.