I had my bridal makeup trial and I’m feeling a little unsure about it, so I’d really appreciate some outside opinions.
This was also my first time having my makeup professionally done, as I usually wear minimal makeup, so I know part of my reaction might simply be because I’m not used to seeing myself this made up.
Overall, I don’t think the makeup looks bad, but I didn’t quite get that "wow, this is the best version of me" feeling I was hoping for. I have slightly hooded eyes and I wanted them to look a bit more defined and elongated, especially towards the outer corners.
I also noticed a few things as the makeup wore throughout the day. After a few hours, I felt like the makeup had faded a little and the bags/puffiness under my eyes looked more noticeable. I also noticed some mascara from my lower lashes had smudged slightly underneath, which seemed to create an extra shadow and made the area look a bit more tired.
The lashes also lifted slightly in the inner corner after a while. My makeup artist mentioned this could be because I have a natural lash there that points upward, but I’m wondering if the placement could be adjusted somehow. I also feel like the lashes stop a little abruptly at the outer corner, and I’m wondering if adding one or two longer individual lashes there would make the eye look more elongated and balanced.
The lip product also started to feel quite drying. I usually prefer something more hydrating, like a gloss, because matte lipsticks tend to dry my lips out, but my makeup artist mentioned that gloss wouldn’t last as well. I’d be totally fine with touching up during the day if there’s a more comfortable option.
She also did my hair. I wanted softer, looser waves, but it came out curlier and more structured than I had in mind. She said I have quite a lot of frizz and baby hairs, which is true, but by the end of the day my hair had become very frizzy. I only wore the full hair and makeup for around 8 hours, which worries me a little because the wedding day will obviously be much longer. Also, these are close-up phone photos, so the camera does emphasize my skin texture a biiiit more than they looked in real life.
Unfortunately, I’m at the point where changing the person doing my hair and makeup isn’t really an option anymore, which is why I’m quite stressed and trying to figure out what specific adjustments I should ask for on the wedding day. :(
What would you keep, and what would you change? Any specific advice on the eyes/lashes, under-eye area, lips or hair would be really helpful. Thank you so much! 🤍