My Go-To Products for a Glowing Bridal Look
One of the questions I get asked most often is: what products do you actually use? And honestly, I love talking about this because the products really do matter — especially on a wedding day when you need your makeup to photograph beautifully, last all day, and still look like you.
Here are a few of my absolute staples for that signature glowing bridal look.
Skin first, always
Everything starts with the skin. I'm a huge fan of the Vieve Skin Dew — it gives the most beautiful lit-from-within glow without looking shiny or overdone. Prepped skin is the foundation of everything, so I always start with a good skincare base before any makeup goes on. My top products are
https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/kiehl-s-creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado-various-sizes/12916107/
https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/medik8-press-and-glow-tonic-200ml/12708819/
https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/medik8-total-moisture-daily-facial-cream-50ml/15082444/
A foundation that moves with you
For bridal work, I look for foundations that feel weightless but still give beautiful coverage where it's needed. I always match carefully to your skin tone in natural light, and I never apply more than necessary. The goal is skin that looks like great skin — not a mask. My top foundations are
https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/armani-luminous-silk-foundation-30ml-various-shades/11918789/
https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/bobbi-brown-skin-foundation-stick-various-shades/11519361/
The glow moment
This is my favourite part. A touch of highlighter in exactly the right places — cheekbones, the inner corners of the eyes, the bow of the lip — makes such a difference in photos. It catches the light in a way that looks completely natural in person but absolutely stunning on camera.
https://www.johnlewis.com/hourglass-ambient-light-powder-palette/p1407204
https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/nars-light-reflecting-powder-luminizer-6g-various-shades/16488504/
Setting for longevity
A wedding day is long. Ceremony, drinks reception, dinner, dancing — your makeup needs to go the distance. I use setting products that lock everything in place without ever looking dry or powdery.
A note on lashes
You might have noticed I don't use strip lashes. It's a deliberate choice. I love lash extensions or individual lashes if you want more drama, but I find strip lashes can look heavy and feel uncomfortable over a long day. Everything I do is about making you feel like your best self — not someone else entirely.
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