NEW YORK—Over a delightful meal highlighted by a scrumptious slice of strawberry shortcake at Manhattan’s Café Lalo (famous for its role in the movie “You’ve Got Mail”), Maybelline color artist Harold Santos and I sat down to talk about brides and beauty. Santos, who was in town attending various makeup seminars to further hone his skills, shared the following tips.
Think breathable skin. “The makeup artist you choose should be first and foremost concerned about your skin,” said Santos. A pro should be able to assess a bride’s skin type and tone accurately, and then apply the appropriate foundation.
“Knowing whether the client has oily or acidic complexion plays a big role in determining what kind of makeup goes on her face.”
Make your makeup last. The longevity of makeup is a big concern in the bridal beauty circuit, as there is a fine line between looking picture-perfect and still looking like yourself in front of guests (and more importantly, the groom).
“Layering and proper blending is key in having makeup look natural and letting it last long enough,” said Santos. This includes surviving the warm weather and harsh camera lights. “Here is where you should ask for waterproof mascara,” he advised.
Get along with your makeup artist. Having good rapport between a client and a beauty stylist is crucial in achieving the best, wedding-worthy results. It is also based on mutual respect.
For the client, it is considered in bad taste to hold a mirror out while the makeup artist is at work.
The beauty pro, meanwhile, should pay attention to little details such as having clean-smelling hands and being gentle.
“Touching one’s face is very personal, so you have to respect that,” said Santos.
Tell him or her what you want. “Never say ‘Bahala ka na’ [‘It’s all up to you.’],” cautioned Santos. Articulating your makeup preferences ensures you don’t end up being miserable on your wedding day.
“That’s what trial sessions are for: Bring tear sheets from magazines and explore the looks you like.”
Mariel Chua is the former beauty editor of Cosmopolitan, Seventeen and Ok! Magazine. She is now based in New York City. Visit NyMinuteNow.com.
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