The Beauty Rituals I Said ‘I Do’ To For My Wedding

As a beauty editor, I’ve spent years immersed in the world of different products, treatments and trends. Armed with so much information, it has been harder to craft my own bridal beauty routine, which is an entirely different, personal journey. Like every bride-to-be, I want to look radiant and feel like the most confident version of myself. 
 
The whirlwinds of planning, outfits, endless excel sheets and emotions don’t stop. But as I get closer to the day, my simple and easy-to-follow beauty routine has become a little sanctuary of self-care. And yes, I’m hitting my goals.  
 
Getting That Glow 
Good makeup starts with good skin and any skincare regimen takes time to show results. It’s essential to begin at least four months before your functions begin; earlier if you want to improve deep-rooted concerns like acne or pigmentation.  
 

I follow three gentle steps for oily skin to avoid overwhelming it with new ingredients that may cause breakouts, burns or irritation. I cleanse with an AHA/BHA-based cleanser to remove dead skin cells, moisturise with a hyaluronic acid gel cream and slather on sunscreen with SPF 50 every day. Skin tightness is my major concern, so I visit my dermatologist every twenty days for an in-clinic microcurrent treatment and use a gua sha at home to improve the effects.

Taming The Mane

I’m guilty of regular blow-dries and colour experiments since I was 16. Naturally, the high temperatures and chemicals have opened my hair cuticle, causing it to lose moisture and elasticity over time. This equals more frizz. In-salon treatments like straightening, keratin or hair botox might be able to tackle this, but they also make it almost impossible to hold waves or curls while styling. Discussing my hairstyles in advance with my HMU artist has helped me steer clear of these treatments. Instead, I’ve switched up my conditioner for a heavier, nourishing hair mask every week. I also schedule regular trims to remove dry split ends every 2 months and an in-salon hair spa once a month for deeper conditioning.

Touching Up On The Big Day 

Touch-ups are a major part of making sure you look photo-ready through your events. A neutral lipstick, lip gloss, compact powder, cream blush and highlighter go a long way in refreshing your look, even if you have just five minutes.