Make up

1. Make sure you book a make-up artist between 2 to 4 months before the wedding day.
2. Make sure you go for a trial session before the wedding, so that you can see exactly how your face will look on the day.
   [Top Tip! - It is a good idea to have a dress rehearsal and take pictures, so you can then check that it will look good.]
3. Be careful about the colour foundation you choose. Use the foundation that will bring warmth into your face.
4. The season you are getting married should also have be taken into account. If getting married in the summer months, try to avoid using something that will bring extra shine to your face.
5. Stick to a long-lasting lipstick, to avoid having to reapply regularly.
   [Top Tip! - If using a lip-liner, it is always best to use one that is the same shade as your lipstick.]

 

 

Read her invaluable advice and tips on beauty and looking after your skin, helping to make sure that your skin looks fresh and glowing on your wedding day.

 

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1) How did your career begin in the world of beauty?

I was approached by a Beauty Consultant that sold Mary Kay Cosmetics products and was offered the business opportunity. After joining the company I found that I love being a Beauty Consultant that teaches women from all different backgrounds how to look after their skin.

2) How often do you wear make up?

Every day when I am going out. However if I have a lazy day I don't wear makeup.

3) What are the items of makeup a woman should carry with her at all times?

I always carry my lipstick, lip liner, lip gloss and my sheer press powder so that if I shine, I can just dust. However it does vary from women to women, depending on their skin and needs.

4) What are some common beauty mistakes that women make?

Not cleansing their skin properly. Everyone needs to cleanse, ex-foliate and freshen their skin as this removes the rough skin that can make there skin look dull and unhealthy.

5) What is the most important beauty advice that you can give to women?

Take great care looking after your face because it is the only one you have and when people meet you the first thing that they will see is your face. Also, a good tip is make sure whatever you use on your face you use on your neck, so that the skin texture remains fluent.

6) If any, what make up brand do you favour for darker skin, and why?

Mary Kay Cosmetics, as they are constantly researching how to improve their products. They spend millions conducting tests to ensure that their products meet the highest standards of quality, safety and performance. Their products look fantastic on women of colour.

7) How important do you feel looking and feeling beautiful is for a woman's confidence and self-esteem?

I feel that is very important. In my line of work I have met women whose self-esteem have been at rock bottom but after talking to them and letting them try the products and letting them look in the mirror at the transformation, you see a smile come on their face, their shoulders go back and their posture and tone changes. It is beautiful to see! When you get compliments your skin, your confidence and self-esteem increases and it makes you think that nothing is impossible!

8) What do you recommend for covering up problematic skin?

Find a fantastic skin care product that will cleanse, ex-foliate, freshen and moisturise. In terms of make up, concealer, powder and foundation, if applied correctly work wonders!

9) What is important when it comes to choosing a make up artist or in your case a beauty consultant?

A good beauty consultant is someone that can give you good advice even when there is nothing in it for her, as she is thinking about her clients needs.

 

 

Read her useful tips and tricks on beauty and make up, helping you to look beautiful and flawless on your wedding day.

 

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1) How did your career begin in the world of beauty?

I started out in the university on my room mates. I then started doing dinners and kind of parties.

2) How often do you wear make up?

I wear makeup when I am going out. I use it as an opportunity to show case what I do. It also enhances the way I look and bring out my best features.

3) What are the items of makeup a woman should carry with her at all times?

A lip gloss, it brings instant life to a tired face.

4) What are some common beauty mistakes that women make?

Using the wrong shade of foundation and applying too much. All that is needed is a little quantity to cover the areas where there are imperfections on the skin.

5) What is the most important beauty advice that you can give to women?

Always cleanse tone and moisturise your face before applying any makeup. There are loads of 3 in one facial wipes that could do this in one step after washing the face.

6) If any, what make up brand do you favour for darker skin, and why?

? I like a lot of make up range for darker skin, but I particularly like the Tara Orekelewa range. Her brand relates to women with all shades of dark skin and the products are of superb quality.

7) How important do you feel looking and feeling beautiful is for a woman's confidence and self-esteem?

It makes the difference between being treated like VIP and being treated like you are not there. First impression lasts for a very long time. A woman who knows she is looking her best will be able to walk up to anybody anywhere to express her views and trust me; someone will listen to what she has to say.

8) What do you recommend for covering up problematic skin?

A right shade of foundation and concealer will always do the job.

9) What is important when it comes to choosing a make up artist or in your case a beauty consultant?

Ask to see what they have done before or better still check out what they look like. They most likely will do unto you what they do unto themselves.

10) How many weddings have you done?

I have lost count really, started out with family and friends. Now I have different clients from all over.