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Tip for Choosing a Wedding Makeup Artist
By Bobette Kyle-Wagner | June 13, 2008
If there are 40- or 50- something ladies in the wedding party (or if the makeup artist is going to do the MOB / MOG), be sure he or she understands the needs of less-than-new skin. A friend of mine whose son is getting married tomorrow is going through a crisis. In the practice session, the professional makeup artist insisted on treating her makeup very much the same as the 20-something bride’s. She was horrified with the results. The same foundation, concealer, and powder that brought out her future DIL’s beauty made MOG “look like an old hag.” The makeup settled into the wrinkles around her eyes and emphasized — rather than hid — her age. She now plans to forgo the professional treatment and apply her own makeup. To avoid the same tragedy, think about the different skin types your makeup artist will be working with and ask questions about what steps she will take to assure everyone looks her best on the special day. If you’re not satisfied with the answers, keep looking until you’ve found the right artist.
June 14th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Your suggestion is an excellent beginning to avoiding this situation. Additionally, I suggest that each person that will be having their makeup done pull out magazine (or other source) photos of makeup looks that they like and would feel comfortable with. That way when you meet with the makeup artist he/she can see the end result everyone hopes to achieve. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. More Magazine is an excellent source for beauty shots of women over 40 years old.
June 14th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Thanks for the suggestion, Lisa!