Show me your DIY makeup!

fallbride1109

Did you DIY your wedding day makeup?  Planning to?  List your products here and what you used and how it worked on your wedding day (or what you will be using). Post pics of your wedding day or DIY trial if you have them.  So many brides these days prefer to do their own makeup, I thought it would be helpful to list some resources for those that are looking.  Thanks!

fairy_diva

I'm planning to do DYI makeup and using a very controversial makeup, LOL!

All Estee Lauder Makeup & Skin Care:

Idealist Skin Finishing Pore Minimizer
Day Wear Plus Moisturizer: Oily Skin formula
Double Wear Foundation in Pebble
Lucidity Pressed Powder: Medium
Double Wear Eye Shadow Primer Base
Double Wear Eyeliner in Coffee
Lash Primer Plus
Double Wear Mascara: Black
Eyeshadow: Unsure of colors I want to use, torn between a few combinations
Chestnut Lip Liner
Double Wear Lipgloss: Strong Coffee


The pics below are from 2 separate trials & both days I had done my makeup because I knew I wanted fitting pictures:

AmoroAgain

Good idea Stephi!

I used:
MAC Studio Fix Fluid (I didn't end up really liking this.  I was having a LOT of trouble finding a foundation that really kept my oil at bay without causing any flash, and I made an impulse buy the night before the wedding. Oops.  It was "okay" but not really what I would have loved.  They were out of my Estee Lauder color otherwise, I would have purchased that)

Eyes: 
Urban Decay: Sin
Urban Decay: Strip
Victoria's Secret: It was an old one that had some black and greys in it.
Lash Stilletto Waterproof mascara:  I LOVE this stuff.  I have long, thing eyelashes and this separated like nothing else.

Lips:
Cover Girl Outlast  color 549 (sorry I don't have the name, that's just the number on the bottom. This lip color lasted all day, with just a few of the "chapstick" applications to keep my lips feeling moist. No transfer at all!)

False eyelashes from Walgreens!

I also used a bit of bronzer and a really lovely rose color for my cheeks, but it would be no use telling you the brands because they were purchased in Italy and not sold in the US.

Pics from the trial:




Day of results:







I actually think my trial turned out better than the day of.  Oops. lol

fallbride1109

Amoro, I would totally have thought your makeup was professionally done!  Beautiful!

AmoroAgain

Ooh!  Why thank you!   That's a huge compliment.

I think you might have to make this sticky so you get more responses.

lalalinny

I don't have anything to post yet, but am really interested in what products people use, because I am not a huge make-up person, and I know I'll need good stuff for the day of!

AmodeoLaRoe

I am really not the makeup type, I usually wear not make up, I am however doing my own make up, I don't have pictures but I do have suggestions! I went to the clinique make-up counter ( had an appointment) and had them show me products and how to apply them! it was great they worked with me to find just the right look and then showed me step by step how to apply it ( I took notes no joke). I then purchased the makeup and I have practiced a few times, it looks just perfect! I highly recomend going to a trusted makeup artist to help you create a look! Also it will be easy for me to touch up the look since I understand how it is applied in the first place. On a side note I used clinque because that is who my sisterin law used for her wedding makeup, her was great as well, and I knew the artist was good and I knew I could trust them since my sis in laws was great!

joannerryan

I will probably do my own make up, because I've been watching Kandee Johnsons's tutorials on youtube. She gives you a list of things to purchase from local make up and drug stores, how to apply, etc. She points out certain things like "this colour doesn't photograph well" or "these areas of your face tend to get red after a few drinks". Those extra tips really help, as it is the most photographed day of your life. Everyone should check out her tutorials, whether you want to look boho natural or super vamp chic, she has many different looks to try.

TaliaLynn007

I'm doing my own makeup with Temptu Airbrush System. I bought that system over Labor Day off of ebay for cheaper then in the Sephora stores, and i've used it everyday since then. I'm really getting the hang of it. For a matte look i top it off with some bare minerals Mineral Veil.

S_A_Friedel

I did my own makeup and used all Merle Norman products: (listed in order with colors)
Foundation Primer 
Foundation - Aqua Balance L26
Concealer - Nectar
Eyeshadow - Rose
Eyeliner - Galaxy
Mascara (I actually used Mary Kay brand)
Eyebrow Defining Powder - Light Brown
Blush - Rosey Outlook
Lip Liner - Nude
Lip Color (was something drugstore brand, Maybelline I believe)
Pressed Powder - ML40

I was not an everyday make-up wearer, so the colors chosen here were for a natural, but pretty look. 
Here's the only picture I really have so far since I was just married (should be able to click to enlarge?):

jpirrung

I used a Laura Mercier concealer, her primer, a mineral foundation to combat the shine, Mac Pink blush and also a bronzer, and used lots of tans, golds and browns on my eyes.  I used a dark brown gel liner and put pencil over it and a peachy lip gloss.  I also used a powder and pencil for my eyebrows.  Don't forget your eyebrows!  I used a heavy hand for the pictures...and I think my makeup still looked very natural.  I watched lots of You Tube videos to practice doing my eye makeup for the big day!

fallbride1109

Wow, Dani, that looks great!

AliGirl11

I'm late to this, but I did my own and was really happy with the way it turned out!
  



I don't remember all the specific products, but I know I used Clinique powder foundation, Sonia Kashuk concealer (from Target!), Rimmel bronzer, Clinique eye makeup and lipstick, and Loreal mascara.

fallbride1109

Wow, Ali, you looked beautiful!

berkleighsmom

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-beauty_show-diy-makeup?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:358Discussion:59788fc4-3607-45a3-81e1-ab49d800f95ePost:ec8a12e1-1597-4efa-8855-77f7cf4fc73f">Re: Show me your DIY makeup!</a>:
[QUOTE]I don't have anything to post yet, but am really interested in what products people use, because I am not a huge make-up person, and I know I'll need good stuff for the day of!
Posted by lalalinny[/QUOTE]
I recommend bare minerals for sure. It goes on flawlessly and looks so natural. I've been using it for five years now. I also love Maybelline lash discovery mascara. It's better than any expensive mascara I've tried. It has a mini-brush so it covers lashes really well. I also love Mac eyeliner. It's a pencil and smudges easily but sets after a few seconds and won't wear off until you remove it with eye make up remover. Hope that helps!<div>p.s. Bare Escentuals (bare minerals) stores will do your make up for FREE (no purchase required. just fyi</div>

pinkpinot

*Chanel Pro Lumiere foundation
*Chanel Double Perfection Powder
*Benefit "Hula" bronzer
*Bobbi Brown blush "pale pink" w/ Chanel's limited edition pink shimmer powder on top
*all the eye shadows were M.A.C. and Laura Mercier (if you want specific names, let me know)
*I bought cheap false eyelashes, I forget the brand but I loved them
*M.A.C. lipglass in Purr
* I also mixed Benefit's "Jiffy Tan" with body lotion and used that all over my arms & back, I put it on a few hours before the ceremony and it set so well that NOTHING rubbed off on my dress.
*Chanel eye brow duo in "blonde"

kellya01

I'm a big fan of Loreal True Match make up if you are looking for less expensive drugstore makeup.  Sometime next year I'm going to start off as a Mary Kay consultant and will make the switch to all Mary Kay products (right now just use a few).  The MK Velocity skin care is amazing, so is Satin Hands, and the make up foundation give really good coverage without looking caked on.  Plus, it's easy for you to apply by yourself at home.  

fallbride1109

Just FYI, alot of brides do not recommend Bare Minerals on the wedding day saying it will not photograph well.  I have no experience with it myself, however.

Shaun and Cristi

Thank you so much... I will check out the tutorials for sure... I don't wear make up at all.... so I want to look good but be comfortable as well! Thanks Again!

brittanyjterrell

I plan on hiring a professional for my big day but all my friends and family have been asking me am I doing my own make up because I do it so well...

Here's an "everyday" pic of me on a good make up day

liveloveforgive

I went and had a professional do airbrush on my skin to see how it looks. I am very fair-complexioned and have sensitive skin, and the airbrush looked ORANGE on me. No kidding. After wearing for itnfor five minutes, I felt my skin starting to break out.

MoeN123

I wear bare minerals daily, and while I like the way that it feels on my skin and it has helped to clear me up a tad, it does NOT photograph well!  At least not for me, you can see every blemish I have in a picture!

I'm hoping to get to Macy's and go to a counter, have someone help me to find the look I am going for and then purchase the makeup.

Everyone who has posted pics has done a really good job, I'm going to check out Kandee Johnson on youtube as well!  Thanks ladies!!

ShainaR01

Need a trained professional for your big day? E-mail me: Shaina_Rochelle@hotmail.com  My name is Shaina and I attended Make-Up Designory for my educational needs on the newest trends for fashion, beauty, glamour, natural, and runway make-ups.

KlassyWithaK

I am a Bare Minerals user as well. The foundation and mineral veil is great to keep shine away. Its not enough coverage to cover blemishes though. Here's my wedding day makeup:

Skin:
*Bare Minerals foundation - fair
*Bare Minerals Mineral Veil
*Tarte Dark Circle Defense - fair-light

Eyes:
*Urban Decay Primer Potion
*Too Faced Romantic Palette using Soulmates, First Dance, and Cut the Cake as eyeshadow and Un-Veil as eyeliner

Cheeks:
*Estee Lauder Berry Ice - its actually a eye shadow but it works nicely for my cheeks as well

Lips:
*good old chapstick
*Makeup Forever - Aqua lip #2C lipliner

Final look:

michelle7102

I was nervous about doing my own make up, but I did a practice run at the dress rehearsal.  The make up looked good on the digital camera so I copied my technique the next day   If you are going to do your own make up practice and splurge on the good stuff!  I am wearing Bare Minerals foundation, Clinique Mascara, Blush and Eye Shadow, and Stilla lip stain.

mountaingirl18

Well I still have to add eye shadow (in soft pink) and eye liner (in a smokey grey), but this is my practice run. Keep in mind I'm all natural Alaskan bride.
I used a tinted moisturizer with a transulent mineral powder, blush, and bronzer (Alaskan winter

s make me pale!). I also used a waterproof brown mascera and a brow pencil...

kristea0337

I'm planning on doing my own but I may talk with my hairstylist to see if she also does makeup. I'd definately want a trial run with whoever would do it. I've never been happy with any makeover someone else has done on me.

My fiance isn't a fan of a lot of makeup & we are going for a very airy, simple spring wedding so I think something too heavy or made up would look fake & out of place. I love Bare Minerals & would probably use it this day as well, however, due to pics being taken & probably needing a little more coverage for those pesky stress breakouts, I may have to look for something with a little more coverage. I'll probably go have a consultation at MAC & then, if I decide I really like it, use their foundation that day & the rest of my other products for the eyes, cheeks, & powder.

krizzo17

Is it just the Bare Minerals foundations that are an issue photographing, because of the spf, or all of their makeup? I wear it every day and love it - so glad I saw this before I bought makeup for the wedding!

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llpettiford.defunct635773456428194253

as a makeup artist for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, i have a few tips for bridal makeup also:
*SKINCARE SKINCARE SKINCARE. this can't be stressed enough. be sure the skin is exfoliated with a product containing a natural exfoliant like glucosamine. i use Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Supplement. and make sure that you keep the skin hydrated every day and night. don't forget under the eyes. if you tend to be puffy, start a routine of eye masks to help reduce the appearance of fluffy, darkness, or fine lines

*even though we all want to look as NATURAL as possible, for some, MORE makeup is the only way to make NATURAL = Fresh/Healthy. so be sure to get a foundation that blends with your face PERFECTLY, that way if you need extra coverage in just a few areas, it will blend seamlessly instead of having full coverage all over. i love Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick. and for under eyes, you will want a concealer to neutralize darkness (Bobbi Brown Corrector) layered with a concealer designed to lighten and brighten (Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer).

*remember that anything with talc, mica, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide (typical SPF ingredients) will likely reflect photography flashes horribly. if you are having an outdoor ceremony and need sunscreen, try Bobbi Brown Brightening Protective Face Base SPF 50. it was created to be beautiful under (or over makeup) and still photographs flawlessly.

*BLUSH!!!! do NOT be shy when it comes to your blush. you will more than likely need to apply MORE than you would on a normal day. this is true based again on photo flashes. flashes wash makeup away, so add a pop of color to the apples of the cheeks after using your bronzer as you sort of neutral blush. i love Bobbi Brown Pale Pink Blush for almost all skintones.

*to enhance eyes, i like to focus more on liner and mascara than color. shaping and filling in eyebrows is another important tip to really frame the face and draw attention to the eyes. i love a modern smoky eye creating a gradient of color from lashes to crease... meaning smudge your darkest shade on the lowest part of the lid the blend a medium shade in the crease and then press a MATTE/FLAT brightening shade under the brow. avoid too much shimmer on the eyes and cheeks, as it will look shiny or oily in photos.

*as far as lips, i like to do something that is easy to touch up with just a little gloss. so for long wearing color fill the entire lip in with your lip liner, apply lip color, and then pop your gloss on as needed to keep it fresh.


please PM if you would like more tips!!! or go to bobbibrown.com to find a local counter to help! we absolutely LOVE to give bridal makeup lessons.

devon1420

My photographer told me not to use bare minerals because it will make you look pale in pics so for engagement pics I used sephora's line and LOVED it! It ended up photographing well which I loved...