Summer Bridal Makeup Looks by Rick DiCecca

Estée Lauder has created a look for every bride. Whether your outdoor wedding calls for a natural look, or your nighttime celebration insists on dramatic eyes and bold lips, you can achieve your perfect bridal makeup using one of Rick’s four Bridal Styles: Natural, Classic, Dramatic, or Romantic.

To begin each look, prep your skin with your favorite Estée Lauder skincare products. Use a foundation brush to apply your shade of Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 or Nutritious Vita-Mineral SPF 15 Makeup to even out skin tone for a flawless base. No matter what look you choose, be sure to apply Double Wear Eyeshadow Base from your lashline to the brow to ensure that your eyes stay fresh and glowing throughout the celebration.

Then try one of the four looks Rick DiCecca created!

NATURAL WEDDING MAKEUP

To achieve a natural flawless look on your wedding day, accentuate your features without going overboard with soft, delicate neutrals.

STEP 1: After your foundation has set, apply Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer by using the middle of your ear and the tip of your nose as a guide. Blend the powder towards your nose.

STEP 2: Sweep PureColor Eyeshadow in Tea Biscuit across your entire eye lid, starting at the lashline and blending up, buffing shadow into your brow. Using the Double Wear Eye Pencil in Coffee line your upper and lower lashes. Then, soften the look by smudging liner with the smudger end of the pencil. Sweep More Than Mascara in Black over the top and bottom lashes.

STEP 3: Finish by applying PureColor Lipstick in Crystal Beige for a kissable pout.

CLASSIC WEDDING MAKEUP

Follow these simple steps to achieve a perfect combination of classic and chic.

STEP 1: Create your perfect “blushing bride” cheeks with Signature Silky Powder Blush in Pink Kiss. Apply the blush using the middle of your ear and tip of your nose as a guide, blending towards your nose to create natural definition.

STEP 2: Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Tea Biscuit to your eye lid, starting at the lashline and blending up, buffing shadow into your brow. Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Copper Penny in the outer corner of your eyes at the crease and blend down to the lashline to contour and define. Neatly line Double Wear Pencil in Coffee along your upper and lower lashline. Sweep Projectionist Mascara in Black over the top and bottom lashes.

STEP 3: Apply the Automatic Lip Liner in Spice to lips. Layer Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Burnished Bronze to lock-in color and set the look.

DRAMATIC WEDDING MAKEUP

To achieve a beautifully dramatic look on your wedding day, follow these steps and all eyes will be on you.

STEP 1: While your foundation is still wet, use a foundation brush to apply Signature Satin Creme Blush in Berry Light along the area under cheekbones to contour and define your face. Using the middle of your ear and the tip of your nose as a guide, dust Signature Silky Powder Blush in Soft Plum onto cheeks and buff the color softly into the skin. Next, apply Signature Silky Powder Blush in Rose Nuance to the apple of your cheeks to lift and brighten.

STEP 2: Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Pale Moon to your entire lid starting at lashline and blending up, buffing shadow in the brow. Line Double Wear Eye Pencil in Plum Black along upper and lower lashes. Apply Plum Pop PureColor Eyeshadow over liner to set and create soft definition. Sweep Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Black over upper and lower lashes.

STEP 3: Create bold and sultry lips by starting with Automatic Lip Liner in Fig. Next, layer with Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Plum Frost. Finish with High Gloss in Pearl.

ROMANTIC WEDDING MAKEUP

For the sweet romantic wedding look you’ve always dreamed of, use these tips to create soft features with romantic accents.

STEP 1: While your foundation is still wet, begin by applying Signature Satin Creme Blush in Nude Light along the area under cheekbones to contour and define. Using the middle of your ear and tip of your nose as a guideline, create a natural flush by dusting on Signature Silky Powder Blush in Fresh Plum. Layer Signature Silky Powder Blush in Pink Kiss to the apple of your cheeks to lift and brighten.

STEP 2: Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Ivory Box on the browbone to highlight eyes. Starting at your lashline apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Tea Biscuit, blending up and over lid, buffing shadow into the brow. Apply and smudge Double Wear Eye Pencil in Coffee into the lashline. Finish by sweeping Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Black over top and bottom lashes.

STEP 3: Line and fill in lips with Automatic Lip Liner in Spice. Layer with Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Burnished Bronze. Finish with High Gloss in Honey.

Wedding Makeup for the Body & Nails: Product recommendations & suggestions for your bridal makeup or special occasional makeup. A product marked with a * means it is Temptalia tried, tested, and approved. A product marked with ** means that is Temptalia’s Top Pick.

Body Wash/Exfoliants

• Laura Mercier French Vanilla Honey Bath ($40.00)
• Korres Basil Lemon Showergel ($13.00)
• Bliss Serious Seaweed Cellulite Soap ($14.00)
• Shea Terra Organics Bourbon Vanilla Salt Scrub ($18.00)
• Bliss Carrot + Sesame Body Buff Set ($48.00)**
• Dior Bikini Scrub ($29.00)
• Lancome Resurface Microdermabrasion Body Polishing Treatment ($46.00)**

Moisturizers

• Kings & Queens Shimmering Body Milk ($11.00)
• Laura Mercier Creme Brulee Hand Creme ($15.00)
• Shiseido Body Creator Aromatic Sculpting Concentrate ($63.00)
• Bliss Vanilla + Bergamot Body Butter ($12.00)**
• Lippman Steppin’ Out Foot Cream ($38.00)
• Clinique Deep Comfort Body Cream ($23.50)

See more product recommendations and suggestions…

Self-Tanners

• NARS Body Glow Set ($98.00)
• GlowFusion AirGlow Airbrush Gun ($175.00)
• Xen-Tan Tanners ($16.00)**
• Dior DiorBronze Sun Powder Spray ($60.00)*
• Lancome Bronze Seduction Self Tan Kit ($42.50)
• Clinique Touch of Bronze Moisturizing Body Lotion ($18.50)*

Highlighting

• Shalimar Perfumed Dusting Powder ($60.00)
• Herve Leger Shimmering Body Powder ($85.00)
• Bobbi Brown Beach Shimmer Body Powder ($35.00)
• Global Goddess South Pacific Shimmer ($32.00)
• MAC Iridescent Loose Powder ($21.00)**

Nails (Brands suggested have proven to give me long-wearing tips with no chipping issues!)

• NARS Nail Polish ($16.00)
• Zoya Nail Polish ($6.00)**
• OPI Nail Polish ($8.00)*
• Essie Nail Polish ($8.00)**

The Body

Lose Weight, Feel Great? If you’re desperate to drop weight because your big day looms in the distance, do your best to start your weightloss plan as early as you can. I am not a nutritionist or dietician, but I recommend you see one or both so that you can choose a system that will work for you that won’t kill you later. Make sure you set realistic weightloss goals, and remember that the person you’re marrying already loves you at the size you are–they’re not expecting you to suddenly become half the size you are.

Getting the Glow! Highlight shoulders, collarbone, and decolletage with a subtle dusting of shimmer. You can try a loose shimmer like MAC’s loose beauty powders, or you can mix loose shimmer into your favorite moisturizer. I also like shimmer moisturizers for shoulders, too – even something like Jergen’s Shimmer Glow works.

To Tan or Not to Tan? Do not tan the night before your wedding. If you intend to self-tan, be sure you take the time to practice well in advance of the event. There are also spray-tans that are just as safe as self-tanning at home or at a salon available, which may make more sense for you, depending on your level of comfort, budget, etc. You should spot-test tanners, especially if you’re fair, so that you can see whether it’ll turn you the dreaded orange color. Not all self-tanners will, but it can be a trial and error thing (so save your receipts so you can return what doesn’t work!). If you’re planning to self-tan, make sure you read our guide to self-tanners:

• Part 1: Preparation
• Part 2: Application
• Part 3: Maintaining

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Get healthy, glowing skin merely by treating it well! This means regular body exfoliation/scrubs 2-3 times a week as well as daily (or twice daily for scalier legs) with a good moisturizer. Just like your face, if your legs are naturally dry, opt for a thicker, creamier moisturizer (look for shea butter, butter creams, or whipped products) whereas those with more normalized skin can go for lighter weight moisturizers.

The Nails

Who & Where? For your big day, I think it’s a great idea to pamper yourself the day before by getting a manicure and pedicure done by your local salon. You can check for reviews for local salons at www.yelp.com. It really is well worth the cost (and you can usually find a place that isn’t too expensive), because you’ll have picture perfect nails. It’ll also give you a reason to sit down, relax, and take a few breaths amongst all of the pre-wedding jitters and stress.

Color? I think nails is the one area where you can get away with more color than others, regardless of the type of wedding. There is the more traditional French manicure (which I like, at least, in moderation), as well as lovely pastel-tipped nails in pinks, corals, or peaches. If your accent color to your dress or wedding decor is emerald green, I could see emerald green working as a nail color, too.

Wedding Makeup for the Eyes: Product recommendations & suggestions for your bridal makeup or special occasional makeup. A product marked with a * means it is Temptalia tried, tested, and approved. A product marked with ** means that is Temptalia’s Top Pick.

Prep & Prime

• MAC Paint Pot ($16.50)**
• Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place ShadowStick ($17.50)
• MAC Paint ($16.50)*
• Lancome Aquatique Waterproof EyeColour Base ($23.00)
• Too Faced Shadow Insurance ($17.00)

Mascara

• MAC Prep + Prime Lash ($13.50)*
• Bare Escentuals Weather Everything Waterproof Mascara ($15.00)
• Clinique Lash Power Long-Wearing Formula ($14.00)**
• Shu Uemura Precise Volume Waterproof Mascara ($23.00)
• Prescriptives Here To Stay Mascara ($14.00)*
• DiorShow Waterproof ($24.00)

Eyeshadow

• Prescriptives Colorscope Palette ($52.00)*
• Clinique Quick Eyes Cream Shadow ($15.00)**
• Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow ($22.00)
• MAC Eye Shadow ($14.00)**
• Clinique Color Surge Eye Shadow Duo ($17.50)*
• NARS Duo Eyeshadow ($32.00)*

See more recommendations and suggestions…

Eyeliner

• Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($19.00)
• Dior Waterproof Crayon Liner ($25.00)
• Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Eyeliner ($19.50)
• Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner ($22.00)
• Trish McEvoy Finish Line (Sealer) ($22.00)
• MAC Fluidline ($14.00)*
• MAC Liquidlast Liner ($16.50)**
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil ($16.00)**

Brows

• Anastasia 7-Item Brow Book ($85.00)**
• Bare Escentuals Brow Finishing Gel ($14.00)
• Anastasia Brow Enhancing Serum ($35.00)
• Dior Backstage Brow Gel ($17.00)
• Prescriptives Groom Stick for Brows ($18.50)*
• MAC Brow Set ($13.50)*
• Estee Lauder Automatic Brow Pencil Duo ($23.50)

False Lashes

• Shu Uemura Brown Cross ($20.00)
• Laura Mercier Corner Faux ($18.00)
• MAC 32 Lash ($11.00)*

Tools

• Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($19.00)**
• Tweezerman Petite Tweeze Set ($25.00)**

Wedding Makeup: Lip Product recommendations and product suggestions for those looking for specific products for their wedding or special occasion makeup. A product marked with a * means it is Temptalia tried, tested, and approved. A product marked with ** means that is Temptalia’s Top Pick.

Prepping/Priming

• shu uemura Deepsea Moisture Recovery Lip Balm
• Bliss Superbalm Lip Conditioner
• MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner*
• Philosophy Big Mouth Lip Plump & Primer
• Estee Lauder Prime FX Lip Amplifying Base
• MAC Prep + Prime Lip**
• Peter Thoams Roth Lips to Die For Set**

Sheer Glosses

• Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss*
• Clinique Long Last Glosswear**
• MAC Lipgelee*
• Kiehl’s Lip Gloss*
• Guerlain Kiss Kiss Gloss*

Sheer Lipsticks

• Laura Mercier Lip Colour Sheer
• Bobbi Brown Lip Crayon*
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color*
• MAC Slimshine*

Pigmented Lipsticks

• Estee Lauder All Day Lipstick*
• Clarins Rouge Appeal
• MAC Mattene Lipstick**
• Lancome Color Fever Lipstick**
• Dior Addict Lipstick
• NARS Lipstick*

Lip Stains

• NARS Lip Gloss/Lip Stain Gloss Duo*
• Laura Mercier Lip Stain*
• Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Lip Stain Duo*
• MAC Pro Longwear**
• BeneFit Benetint
• Vincent Longo Lip Stain**
• Urban Decay Lip Envy

Lip Plumpers

• Clinique Full Potential Lips Plump & Shine
  
• LipFusion Micro-Injected Collagen Lip Plumping Pencil
  
• LipFusion Micro-Injected Collagen Lip Plump XL**
• NV Perricone, MD Lip Plumper
• Freeze 24/7 Plump Lips
• Too Faced Lip Injection

Lip Liners

• Philosophy The Supernatural Lip Pencil
• Shiseido The Makeup Automatic Lip Crayon
• Laura Mercier Long Wear Lip Pencil
• MAC Cremestick Liner**

The Lips | Finding the right shade of lipstick that coordinates with your makeup, dress, and wedding feel/theme/mood is hard enough, but keeping it on is even harder! It is important to consider the variety of lip products out there and how they can help you achieve the longest wearing lip you can get. But first a reality check: there is no real way to make your lipstick last forever or even look pristine 24/7. You will likely have to touch-up throughout the event, and any eating/drinking will do some damage to your pout. These tips and tricks are designed to help minimize touch-ups, damage, and the overall maintenance of your lips during the big day. Don’t forget to read our generalized tips for wedding makeup!

Prep and Prime! In the weeks leading up to your wedding, you should ensure that you treat that pucker with care, especially if you have dry, chapped, or cracked lips. Start exfoliating with a gritty sugar scrub (you can do a DIY scrub of sugar + extra virgin olive oil) and regularly moisturizing your lips with chapstick, lip balm, vaseline, etc. I really love Peter Thoams Roth Lips to Die For Set. It’s pricey, but it’s such a great kit. The clay step really does smooth and soften lips like a dream.

To Line or Not to Line? (Pt. II) | If you’re not choosing an all-day, long-wearing formula, you should maximize your application by lining your lips. Lining your lips helps give your lipstick something to further adhere to, and it has a less dramatic effect as your lipstick starts to wear off.

Plump Up Your Pout! There is a wide range of lip plumpers on the beauty market these days, and if you feel like you need a little more oomph in your pout, go for it. I am not a fan of DuWop’s Lip Venom because I just can’t handle the tingling (oww!), but I really loved LipFusion Micro-Injected Collagen Lip Plump XL because I could hardly feel it working but it did work! Remember that a lot of lip plumpers are not going to last all day, so you may find that your pucker deflates as the ceremony goes on.

Choose Your Color! As with shadow choices, it has a lot to do with what kind of theme/type of wedding you’re having, and of course, it should coordinate with the rest of your makeup, too. I love to see pink-corals, soft pink-beiges, light pinks, and sometimes the classic red. For evening weddings, a good berry or plum can work wonders, too.

Glossy or Matte? Depending on your application and wedding type/setting/place, high gloss may not be appropriate. While some feel that gloss photographs oddly, I do feel you can still wear high gloss or high sheen without sabotaging your photos. As we’ve always recommened, take test shots with your photographer (especially candid test shots) to see how your makeup will turn out. You can always go for tinted gloss, sheer gloss, or clear gloss to acheive a glossy lip.

All-Day Color? If you choose a long-wearing or all-day lipstick, remember that most formulations are drying, which is why it is essential that your lips are well moisturized and taken care of prior to the big day. One trick is to apply a heavy lip balm/moisturizer to lips about an hour before you apply the lipstick. Blot it off about 15 minutes before you apply. When applying all-day color, make sure to give the color plenty of time to dry. You have to work fast, though, because once it dries, it’s a pain to remove (aka practice before hand and be precise).

Lip Seals? There are a few sealing products on the market, particularly Make Up For Ever Lip Seal and Benefit Cosmetics She Laq, but to be up front and honest–none of them work perfectly. I find that with Make Up Forever’s Lip Seal that it does a great job of turning any lipstick into a more long-wearing formula, but the lipstick peels off rather than fades, which can be troublesome. It does break down a bit while eating anything oily, too. She Laq works similarly, though I have less personal experience with it. I have heard mixed reviews overall however.

Application For Long Lasting Lip Color

Step 1: Prep and prime lips as we spoke of. I like using either an actual lip primer like MAC Prep + Prime Lip or foundation as my base primer. Be sure to let it dry.

Step 2: Apply lip liner around the perimeter of lips, then fill in the lips. Obviously, one should choose a lip liner lighter or the same as the actual lipstick color.

Step 3: Apply lipstick using a lip brush.

Step 4: Take a tissue (like Kleenex), and place it over your lips. This isn’t for blotting! Let it rest there (and yes, you’ll look a little silly), and dust loose powder over your lips (try using the finishing/setting powder that you’d use for your face).

Step 5: Apply another layer of lipstick using your lip brush.

Step 6: (Optional) Apply lip sealer if you choose to use one.

Step 7: (Optional) Apply lipgloss using a disposable lip wand to your lips. For a plumping effect, concentrate the gloss on the center of your bottom lip.

** Lip Plumper: depending on your type of lip plumper, it will either be a step you’d do before everything, or towards the end (if it’s a gloss).

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