{"id":204322,"date":"2017-07-06T14:00:06","date_gmt":"2017-07-06T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=204322"},"modified":"2026-02-10T16:17:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T16:17:33","slug":"wedding-skin-beauty-routine-skincare-bride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wedding-skin-beauty-routine-skincare-bride\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Wedding Skincare | Top Tips to Beautiful Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How To Look After Your Skin In The Run-Up To Your Wedding Day<\/h2>\n

Firstly, hello to all the lovely followers at Whimsical Wonderland Weddings<\/em>!<\/p>\n

The period in the run-up to getting married is such an exciting time, but all that rushing around and planning can cause a lot of stress, which can in turn wreak havoc with your skin in the form of redness and breakouts.<\/p>\n

Of course, a good make-up artist will be able to hide spots and dark circles under your eyes a full coverage concealer, but skin is like a canvas, and the smoother your canvas, the better your make-up will look on your wedding day.<\/p>\n

Here are my top five tips to ensure that your skin looks its best by the big day:<\/p>\n

Treat Dry Skin<\/h2>\n

If you have any dry or flaky patches on your skin, the foundation and concealer will cling to these patches and cause your make-up to look cakey, so get into the habit of exfoliating your skin once every couple of weeks with a gentle face polish such as Clarins \u2018Gentle Refiner\u2019. Use circular motions and don\u2019t rub too hard, or you may scratch and irritate your skin. If you have any dry or flaky patches on your skin, the foundation and concealer will probably cling to these patches and cause your make-up to look cakey.<\/p>\n

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Cleansing Ritual<\/h2>\n

Every evening, remove any make-up with an oil-and-water product such as Nivea \u2018Double Effect Eye Make-up Remover\u2019, and then cleanse thoroughly with a cleansing balm or oil, rather than with a foaming cleanser, as the sulphates in foaming washes can really dry out and irritate your skin.<\/p>\n

I highly recommend Clinique \u2018Take The Day Off\u2019, which is a fragrance-free cleansing balm which you massage into your skin. It melts off any make-up and impurities and then you simply rinse it off with lukewarm water. The Body Shop \u2018Camomile Cleansing Butter\u2019 is a fantastic budget alternative, and I also love Super Facialist by Una Brennan \u2018Rose Calming Creamy Cleanser\u2019 for my own very sensitive skin.<\/p>\n

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Image by Maria De Faci<\/a><\/p>\n

Moisturising Routine<\/h2>\n

Many of my clients seem to have very dehydrated skin. In addition to drinking lots of water, apply a nourishing and gentle moisturiser every day, to plump up your skin and calm any redness, and to prevent your foundation being absorbed by your thirsty skin!<\/p>\n

For oily skin, I highly recommend a lightweight hydrating gel-cream such as Neutrogena \u2018Hydro Boost\u2019. For normal skin, I love Super Facialist by Una Brennan \u2018Rose Radiance Day Cream SPF 15\u2019 and I use this on most of my clients. For very dry skin, Dr Hauschka \u2018Rose Day Cream\u2019 is super-nourishing. And for very sensitive skin, Avene \u2018Skin Recovery Cream\u2019 is unbeatable, even for those who suffer with eczema.<\/p>\n

Tackling Blemishes<\/h2>\n

If you find that you still suffer with blemishes, I recommend using a clay or charcoal face mask on the affected areas about once a week – try Origins \u2018Clear Improvement\u2019 which contains active charcoal to clear pores. Then dab on a little spot gel just exactly where needed, to reduce inflammation \u2013 I recommend Freederm \u2018Fast Track\u2019.<\/p>\n

If you have larger areas on your face or back that are prone to blemishes, I recommend trying Proactiv \u2018Repairing Day Lotion\u2019, which contains salicylic acid but in a gentle formula that won\u2019t dry out your skin. Or try a toner such as La Roche-Posay \u2018Serozinc\u2019, which is a gentle zinc sulfate solution which you simply spray on to blemish-prone areas.<\/p>\n

Super Soft Lips<\/h2>\n

The day before your wedding, gently buff your lips with a soft old toothbrush and apply lots of nourishing lip balm \u2013 this will ensure that your lipstick goes on smoothly.<\/p>\n

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Image by Twisty Images<\/p>\n

If you do all this and try and get plenty of sleep, do regular exercise and eat as healthily as possible in the run-up to your wedding \u2013 and TRY not to get too stressed! \u2013 your skin should stay clear and glowing for your big day, fingers crossed anyway!<\/p>\n

Love, Catherine<\/p>\n

*This is the first in the wedding beauty and make up feature series from Whimsical Wonderland Weddings expert contributor and Make Up Artist<\/a> Catherine Bailey Make Up Artist*<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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