I have been fortunate enough to glam brides far and wide in the last few years. From stunning English rural locations to very glam London venues, each wedding has been an unforgettable experience.
However, there is nothing better than waking up to the beach and sunshine before work. To do some amazing international weddings in breathtaking locations such as Malta, Portugal, and Menorca has been a dream come true for me!
From working on these incredible international weddings, I have definitely I learned a thing or two about how the heat and humidity can affect makeup and hair. So I thought I would share some of my top tips and tricks to help destination brides stay flawless all day long.
There is a fine line between a glowy radiant finish and looking shiny, especially when in tropical climates! Every bride wants to look radiant on their special day but not wanting to look sweaty/shiny.
For international weddings in warmer destinations, I always recommend using a matte primer alongside a water-based moisturiser. This helps to control sweat and oil without compromising that stunning bridal glow.
My Top Picks:
NYX Pore Filler – Ideal for oilier skin types to keep shine at bay.
NARS Matte Primer – Perfect for those who are less prone to oil but still want their makeup to last.
As someone who personally has to tackle the frizz on a daily basis, I completely understand the struggle! Whilst I love the heat, my hair doesn’t share the same enthusiasm. For my international brides – especially those opting for a down do – I would blowdry in Colour Wow Dreamcoat, this helps to smooth the hair and keep frizz under control.
For extra control, after styling I would use the Living Proof anti frizz spray and serum.
For brides who are more prone to sweating, controlling the shine will be essential. Instead of layering on the powder, which can quickly look cakey, I recommend using either blotting papers or a powder puff. Both of these are a great way to absorb sweat/oils without disturbing the makeup, keeping your bridal look fresh from “I Do” to the last dance.
International weddings are magical, but they can come with their own beauty challenges. By prepping your skin and hair correctly, you can ensure your bridal look stays flawless no matter the temperature. If you’re planning a destination wedding and want expert, heat-proof glam, I’d love to be part of your big day, view my wedding makeup portfolio today or make a booking!
The festive season has arrived, bringing plenty of opportunities to dress up, sparkle, and enjoy a glass of bubbly. Whether you will be attending a work do, family gathering, or festive night out with friends, here are some Christmas party makeup tips that will help you look and feel fabulous:
Nothing says Christmas like a little shimmer. Elevate your usual soft glam by simply adding a hint of silver or gold glitter to your eyelids. It’s a subtle yet festive way to transform your look into something extra for the season.
A bold red lip is a Christmas classic! Whilst many of my clients typically prefer a softer shade, I always recommend trying something a bit brighter in the festive season. Pairing a simple, clean makeup base with a bold red lip can create a timeless elegant look. It’s the perfect way to bring a little holiday magic to your style.
Summer may be the season for bronzed gold and warm tones, but Christmas is the perfect time to embrace cool shades. Think silvers, icy blues, and soft pinks, paired with a pinkier blush for that wintery glow. Channel your inner 90s supermodel!
Want to feel fabulous at your next Christmas party? Let me help you achieve a stunning festive look that will complement your outfit and make you feel amazing. For all Christmas part makeup bookings, please email me at makeupbyemie@gmail.com
Most people would think that a lot of my makeup artist work consists of impactful makeup with lashes, pink cheeks, sculpted contour and glossy lips but in fact I spend a lot of time focusing on creating barely there male grooming.
I have been lucky to work with some amazing male talent including, Robert Bathurst, Eliud Kipchoge, Nigel Farage, Declan McKenna, The Fellas Podcast hosts and many more.
The key areas I focus on to create a seamless and unnoticeable look are;
You want the skin to look healthy, glowing and give the appearance of having a few more hours of sleep than these busy men have actually had!
Products I always reach to;
This is a great light moisturiser with a cooling effect on the skin.
Hydrates the eyes and light reflects to help cover any dark circles.
Unlike with my makeup looks on women who want a more dewy look. On men it’s important to reduce any shin, especially on camera.
The makeup products I use are of course all very light coverage as the aim is for no one to notice they have any on – just look naturally great!
Light coverage and super blend able, sinks into the skin while giving a freshness under the eyes and help cover any small blemishes/ dark spots.
Perfect powder for on camera as it blurs the skin while keeping any oil/ shine at bay. But as it’s a light weight powder won’t look cakey or powdery on the skin.
Men are much less likely to be found at the brow bars so often a bit of brow control is needed so that they don’t look to fluffy/ unkempt on camera. So some clear gel and maybe a small trim works a treat.
Male grooming doesn’t just stop at makeup I also style hair. Most of the work I do with men is corporate so they often have very well kept, short hair so styling is minimal.
I use a range of gels/ serums/ sprays depending on the hair type and style but these are some of my favourites;
Super lightweight so doesn’t look heavy shiny on camera but does a great job at controlling any fly aways.
This is for a more slick look and this gel is super strong so this will be holding the whole shoot!
To view some of my latest work with male talent click here. Alternatively book your appointment today.
We are now in the full swing of winter and all that comes with it – including changes to our skin. Some absolute must haves to battle the cold and keep your skin from drying out are as follows;
Skin Food Weleda
This is such a must have in the winter months. I use this mainly at night to rehydrate my skin while asleep. This is also because this is a very
thick cream and doesn’t work well as a base under makeup. But is the most hydrating moisturiser I have found to date.
Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream
This is the most perfect under makeup base for the cold season. Really hydrating but isn’t greasy and sinks into the skin beautifully, so not to disturb makeup. It’s also made with natural ingredients so if your skin is irritated with the central heating, it won’t cause anymore irritation.
La Roche – Posay SPF
Just because the sun isn’t blaring down and 30 degrees doesn’t mean there isn’t damaging UV Rays coming through. Yes there is less sun damage in cloudy weather but keep consistent with your spf and keep those wrinkles away!
Naturium Balm
I have honestly owned every lip balm there is and I can safely say these are the best. I love the tinted pinky ones for a no makeup day and Ioften use the clear one as a gloss to give my lips some extra hydration. Stays on super well with eating/ drinking and really keeps the lips hydrated. 10/10.
With wedding season around the corner, I am currently knee deep in hair & makeup trials for my lovely brides.
A lot of the questions I get asked from my brides is what advice I have for what they should be doing to prepare them for the big day.
It used to be just gyming, eating healthy and generally looking after yourself. However in this day and age with hydra facials, laser facials, Botox, profhilo etc the list of ‘tweakments’ and appearance boosters never ends.
So I thought I would give my future brides a few simple but helpful tips to help prepare you for the big day.
1. Keep it simple
The number one concern from most brides is their skin. The nightmares and dread of a breakout, oily or dry skin on your wedding day will send you mad! Often resulting in feeling it imperative to have invasive facials, peels, laser etc. When really this could have the opposite affect and really aggravate your skin and cause the dreaded break outs.
My best advice is keep to your normal skin care routine and if you want to add anything to your routine, add it months in advance so your skin can get used to it and not create any irritation.
2. Stay Hydrated
Our skin and hair are both effected by our hydration levels. If you are wanting that flawless glass skin and shiny hair on your day, the best way to achieve that before any moisturisers or makeup is to simply stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water.
To help keep your skin super hydrated I would recommend the Weleda Skin Food original or Tatcha Dewy Skin cream.
For extra luscious locks I would recommend the Olaplex no.3 hair mask. This will also keep your hair looking shiny and reduce breakage.
3. Avoid the Temptation of a Quick fix
The aesthetics industry is bigger than ever and the temptation of getting tweakments to boost your confidence is understandably increasing.
I have definitely noticed a lot of my brides wanting to get work done including, filler, Botox and profhilo purely for their wedding day.
If you have been visiting aesthetics clinics for a while and already have work done I suggest to continue with it as per usual.
However to be getting work done purely for your wedding could result in disappointment. As if these are ‘quick fixes’ you may not get the results you had hoped for. This could be down to a spontaneous appointment with a doctor you haven’t properly researched or having high expectations of only to be left with undesirable results.
Skin care is a key part in the perfect makeup look. Without a great base to work on the makeup can look cakey, patchy or oily, no matter the expensive products or professional application.
During the winter period with the icy temperatures, strong winds and central heating, it is no surprise that our skin is crying out for some hydration.
Some of my essentials to fight the winter elements and keep your skin hydrated and protected from the cold weather are as follows:
Dr Paw Paw lip balm
An essential to have in your hand bags, coat pockets and in the bedside table.
There’s nothing worse than dry cracked lips when applying your favourite Christmas red lippy.
Weleda Skin Food
A cheap and cheerful option to many more expensive moisturisers on the market.
They have a light option which I recommend under makeup. It’s a lovely base but not too heavy to disrupt the makeup.
For a night time injection of hydration their original formula is brilliant. Apply this generously before bed and wake up with hydrated plump skin ready for the day.
Bioderma 50 spf
Although it may be grey, dreary and pitch black mid afternoon that is no reason to stop using your SPF.
Bioderma is an amazing brand and really focuses on the science of skincare. This spf unlike many does not have a sticky residue and is also moisturising. Which is perfect under makeup.
Keep slapping on that spf girls! 75% of ageing is from UV rays.
Glossier Future Dew
If you are more of a serum user, this is an absolute must have.
Super hydrating but no oily finish!
Great for all skin types and super gentle on the skin for anyone with more sensitive skin.
I hope this keeps those cracked lips and dry skin at bay.
Merry Christmas and hopefully see you all for glam next year.
I am lucky enough to have worked with Dr Rhona for nearly 3 years now and we have created some amazing looks for shoots and YouTube.
Recently Rhona was featured on This Morning and Piers Morgan Uncensored. What I focus on with TV compared to our other looks, is that the skin really looks like skin so has a dewy fresh look while not looking too shiny in the lights.
For both tv appearances I used Charlotte Tilbury My Beautiful Skin foundation, this gives a medium coverage but a light fresh look to the skin. The lights on set are very bright and can make the most matte skin look shiny so I used Laura Mercier Translucent powder and Nyx Pore Filler primer to keep the skin from shining in the camera.
I use a lighter contour than on our shoots we normally do as the camera can often make makeup look heavier than it is. For this I used the Refy cream bronzers to create a lightly sculpted look with out causing heaviness.
As Dr Rhona is a dental professional we thought having hair back and smooth would be perfect to look professional while keeping up Rhonas top glamorous dentist image.
I used the GHD curve wand for the smooth waves on the This Morning Appearance and the GHD flat iron Straighteners for the silky straight look for Piers Morgan.
Keeping fly away from distracting the camera I used the Schwarzkopf Max Hold hair spray to keep it smooth and sleek.
Take a look at my TV portfolio here: https://makeupbyemie.co.uk/music-videos-tv/
Alternatively, drop me an email to discuss your requirements: makeupbyemie@gmail.com
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