Q&A for How to Do Wedding Makeup

Pick an airbrush foundation for a dewy look that's not too matte in photos. Additionally, airbrush foundation is water-resistant and transfer-resistant, so it'll last all day.

Set beneath and above your brows, trace the lines, and draw. Give the tip a darker shade and conceal.

Set beneath and above your brows, trace the lines, and draw. Give the tip a darker shade and conceal.

You would earn enough to make a living. If you work on big TV shows, blockbuster Hollywood movies, work on Broadway, or have your own brand, that's when the big money rolls in but is highly competitive.

Use the best makeup you can afford.

You can get color correcting primer (Elf is a good brand for it). If you aren't using a color correcting primer, then use powder/cream corrector AFTER normal primer.

Professionally done usually costs more than $100 (at least the good ones) but I'm sure there are many local parlors and salons around your area that offer their services less than that (a rough estimate of $50). Of course, you have an option of doing it yourself or letting a friend do it for you.

That depends in your skin tone and your style. If your skin tone is pale, almost every thing will suit you.

It will take around 30 minutes if you're doing it yourself, less if you get help from family/friends. In the latter case, be aware of many disagreements, as this is a very special occasion so everyone will have different ideas. If a professional does your makeup, allow a half hour.

You blow your face at the end with a blow dryer.

No, you do not. After all, it's your wedding. Just try not to overdo it. Use products that go well with your dress. For example, if you are wearing a light-pink dress, try a pink that pops on your face.

No, BB cream IS a foundation, it just has less coverage. Full coverage is recommended, so use a primer and foundation.

You can use any makeup. Just choose what you like.

It emphasizes and further defines your cheekbones in contrast to your contouring, if you so choose to do so.

Corrector is used after foundation.

Giorgio Armani, Christian Dior, Bobbi Brown, and Mac are just a few affordable, quality brands you can use.

Using too much primer will not hurt your makeup while you're wearing it; it's largely invisible. However, primer is very oily, and it can give you a bad case of acne if you don't wash it off very well.

If you do this, it will help ensure that if you have liquid foundation, it will dry, so you can look your best on your wedding day.

Waterproof, full coverage foundation and high quality makeup. Make sure to use a good primer and setting spray so that the makeup can last all day. This is not an occasion to skimp––buy the best. If you are not good at applying it, get a makeup artist booked to do it for you.

MAC Studio Fix are the best foundations. You can also go with Huda Beauty Faux Filter, Bobbi Brown, etc.

It depends on the age. For kids, maybe a bit of blush or nude eye shadow. For preteens, tinted lip balm and eye shadow. For teens, they know what to do.

Makeup products and tools can be found as a kit for convenience. If you are happy with all of the items included in the kit, it may be easier to purchase it as a package. If you don't think you need all of the products in a kit, consider buying the ones you will use individually to prevent waste.

Using a pore-filling or silicone-based primer can help smooth out pitted skin.

It's important to do a trial run to make sure that the makeup artist can create the desired look as requested. It also lets the artist know which products or shades do/don't work for the client. If you skip a trial run and wait until the wedding day to realize something doesn't work, you may run out of time or have a less-than-desirable makeup look.

Flower girls are typically very young, so they don’t need much. Mascara, a hint of shadow, blush and lip gloss is all they need. Foundation will damage young skin.

All of these factors determine the right foundation for your skin: Your general skin tone (fair, medium, or deep), your skin’s undertone (warm, neutral, or cool) I recommend looking up how to determine your undertone, and the amount of coverage you want (matte for full coverage and a concealed look, dewy for mostly full coverage and a natural look). Because of this, always test foundation when you can to make sure it matches. Use wikiHows on finding the correct foundation if you need to.

Eye makeup that would look very nice for blue eyes, as examples, include nude, orange-like, or pink. However, you can use whatever you think matches best with your outfit and hair.