WR: Make-up Question

OutOfTheBlue612 · May 2011

I realized today that the wedding is in 8 days and I have no idea what I am doing for make-up. I normally just wear foundation and lip gloss, nothing else. The first picture is of me wearing absolutely no make-up. The 2nd picture is of me wearing what I would wear on a typical night out. Is this enough for the wedding, or do I need more? Does this look OK or is there something I could do better? I admittedly know nothing about make-up. I know some of you ladies are really good with make-up so I figued I'd ask.

No make-up

Make-up

anna.oskar · May 2011

You're cute!

I have no makeup advice really. I did my normal lip tint, and then added eyeliner and mascara so my eyes would show up nicely in the pics. That's it. I don't normally choose to wear makeup and wanted to just look like me.

annakb8 · May 2011

I think your make-up in the second picture looks really good, you look fresh and natural and your skin looks great. I think that's enough if you want it to be enough.

If you want to do something a little more you could fill in your brows with brown eyeshadow. It would just make you eyes a little more defined. I also think more mascara is always better, but that's probably just me.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · May 2011

I think you look gorgeous! You are cute as a button btw. *waves*

jaycee7389 · May 2011

I think you look very pretty with the make-up in that picture. I personally think brides should wear their normal make-up on their wedding day because it's "them" or maybe a tiny bit more than normal. I hate going to weddings where the bride who never wears much make-up has crazy smoky eyes and looks like a different person.

achiduck · May 2011

Personally, I'd wear more but not cake it on - you still want to look like you. Photographers always recommend a bit heavier makeup then usual so it shows up in photos and what not. Plus you'll be wearing it all day, and not just for a few hours.

mica178 · May 2011

I had a MUA too. Flash photography requires a little more makeup than usual, adn I wasn't comfortable doing it myself. You're adorable in the picture with your normal makeup. If anything, I'd follow Anna's advice and go with a little brow definition and extra mascara.

maratea · May 2011

You are so cute! You have really nice skin and it looks very natural and fresh in the second photo. You have a very 'natural' look about you, so I think too much makeup might look a little out of place on you.

JenGin74 · May 2011

You're adorable! (In a womanly way, of course)

I like your make-up in the second picture, however I'd go with a slightly darker lip.

OutOfTheBlue612 · May 2011

Aw, thanks everyone. You are all so sweet.

A few people said to go with a little more make-up, but what does that even mean? More what?

I would like to do more mascara. I just have a sample Estee Lauder one that I was using. What would be a good mascara to buy, preferably waterproof?

annakb8 · May 2011

I love Maybelline mascara. Specifically the Volum' Express line. I've used just about all of them and they all work well. I HATE waterproof mascara, so I can't really rec any, but I've cried in my mascara a few times without it running. I also don't use it on my bottom lashes.

JenGin74 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]Aw, thanks everyone. You are all so sweet. A few people said to go with a little more make-up, but what does that even mean? More what? I would like to do more mascara. I just have a sample Estee Lauder one that I was using. What would be a good mascara to buy, preferably waterproof?
Posted by OutOfTheBlue612[/QUOTE]

Darker lip. That's my answer. Too much eye make-up will make you look like a whore. I'm biased because I'm not a huge fan of eye make-up (because it makes me look like a whore).

JenGin74 · May 2011

Ditto Anna and the no bottom lashes thing. I've found that when you cry with waterproof mascara it just makes your lashes all clumpy looking.

kd.joseph · May 2011

I second and third the just a little bit more make-up then normal. I was skeptical, until I had my b-pics done and I realized just how good it looks in photographs. So I didn't hesitate to go full on for the wedding. And I'm glad I did.

Plus, as long as the day is going to be you want to make sure it doesn't sweat off. A little heavier on the eyeliner, a darker lip, maybe a little more blush. And make sure to use powder to seal it all.

You are adorable! Wish I could pull of short hair like that.

kd.joseph · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: WR: Make-up Question : Darker lip. That's my answer. Too much eye make-up will make you look like a whore. I'm biased because I'm not a huge fan of eye make-up (because it makes me look like a whore).
Posted by JenGin74[/QUOTE]

Well arent you? I mean I rang the whore bell and you came running!

JenGin74 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: WR: Make-up Question : Well arent you? I mean I rang the whore bell and you came running!
Posted by kd.joseph[/QUOTE]

Shhhhh!! I'm incognito. I'm not wearing my slut make-up today :P

OutOfTheBlue612 · May 2011

Oh yeah, if I try to go too heavy with the eys it's majorly whore-ish. Probably because I'm so pale.

Ok, so I'm thinking new mascara, but not waterproof. And I'll just skip the bottom lashes. A bit more eyeliner. I was quite conservative with the eye liner. And a slightly darker lip. I own 2 lip glosses, one the color in the picture and one a pale peach. No more blush though. When I am excited, I get very flushed quite easily.

Isn't there some Dior mascara that people were going crazy over? Any lip gloss recs?

Looks like a trip to Sephora is in my future.

JenGin74 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]Oh yeah, if I try to go too heavy with the eys it's majorly whore-ish. Probably because I'm so pale. Ok, so I'm thinking new mascara, but not waterproof. And I'll just skip the bottom lashes. A bit more eyeliner. I was quite conservative with the eye liner. And a slightly darker lip. I own 2 lip glosses, one the color in the picture and one a pale peach. No more blush though. When I am excited, I get very flushed quite easily. Isn't there some Dior mascara that people were going crazy over? Any lip gloss recs? Looks like a trip to Sephora is in my future.
Posted by OutOfTheBlue612[/QUOTE]

Here's my suggestion --

Dark brown eyeliner on top lid only
Black mascara on top lashes
Berry colored lipstick (not lipgloss)
Powder to absorb oil etc.

You'll look polished, but not overdone

maratea · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: WR: Make-up Question : Here's my suggestion -- Dark brown eyeliner on top lid only Black mascara on top lashes Berry colored lipstick (not lipgloss) Powder to absorb oil etc. You'll look polished, but not overdone
Posted by JenGin74[/QUOTE]
I was going to say almost exactly this. Especially on the lip color. If you don't like lipstick, try a lip stain, but gloss will wear off very quickly.

maratea · May 2011

I forgot to add, if you don't want to wear powder, you can get oil blotting papers. Those things are a godsend (for me anyways).

annakb8 · May 2011

Lipstain is awesome. It's just like little markers, but for your lips. It's much easier to deal with than lipstick too.

Girlie1030 · May 2011

I would kill for your skin!

I'm a huge fan of Clinique's waterproof mascara. I agree with the top lashes only thing as well. For lips, I went with my favorite berry tinted/flavored gloss after giving my lips a gentle "scrub" with a damp washcloth and it worked out great for me.

reddy123 · May 2011

Honestly? I just stalked your bio and your wedding is one week away. I don't really think now is the time to learn or experiment with new products. I wouldn't do anything you wouldn't normally do, you wouldn't want a product breaking you out just experimenting with it the week before the wedding!

I think your second picture looks fine. I would take a few body shots from far away with FI's smiling face in there too, and see if everything you want to show up shows up. You may want more mascara or a little more lip color, but don't go overboard if you don't want to or feel comfortable . I agree with PP's that say you are cute as a button.

FWIW, I toned down my daily make-up for my wedding, and I wish I would've drawn on my eyebrows a leeetle darker for the pictures, but otherwise I was happy with the 'natural' look.

OutOfTheBlue612 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: WR: Make-up Question : Here's my suggestion -- Dark brown eyeliner on top lid only Black mascara on top lashes Berry colored lipstick (not lipgloss) Powder to absorb oil etc. You'll look polished, but not overdone
Posted by JenGin74[/QUOTE]
I think that's exactly what I'll do. Pretty much the same as the pic, with a little more liner/mascara and a darker lip.

I have used a lip stain before, I think it was smashbox, and I really liked it. That one was used up ages ago. I realized after I took the picture that my lip gloss was gone about 30 minutes later. I definitely want something that will last better than that. I'm not a huge fan of lip stick though, so I think lip stain is the way to go.

Is cheap drug store powder good enough? I never wear powder. I'll probably pick up the oil blotting sheets too.

Thanks for all of the nice comments everyone.

JenGin74 · May 2011

The Physicians Formula mineral powder is pretty good for drug store stuff. It doesn't get cakey or make your skin look fake.

mgem8 · May 2011

I just bought Maybelline's "Falsies" mascara in black. The non waterproof one lasted through a spin class without running, so I think it would be pretty safe. (I've been testing mascara/ eye makeup at the gym for awhile). I've been wearing it daily since Monday and so far I love it.

If you're doing a Sephora run, don't forget that they allow returns of open/ used products. I'm not recommending you return everything you buy, but it helps when you realize that you hate or are allergic to a product.

bltata · May 2011

I agree with all the other ladies about adding a little more eyeliner. Your skin looks fantastic. I don't know if they scare you, but an eyelash curler is my personal best friend and is an easy way to not need a ton of makeup but still look bright and fresh.

sb9411 · May 2011

I think that the makeup looks beautiful. So fresh, light and gorgeous.

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