Bridal beauty
weddings engagements,hair styling,make-up
bridal beauty
Make sure your big day comes off without a hitch (forgive the pun) with the very best face-saving products. From lash boosters to breath sweeteners, we\'ve covered every eventuality, now all you need to do is get to the church on time…
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
skincare,weddings engagements
mario badescu drying lotion
God forbid you wake up just before the big day with a throbbing pimple, but hey, worse things have happened. Don\'t go anywhere near the toothpaste – it\'s far too drying – and reach for this strong-smelling pink paste instead. If you leave it dabbed on overnight, chances are your spot will be a lot calmer, smaller and less obvious in the morning. Shame they don\'t make something to evaporate last minute jitters too!
£15
Stockists: www.mariobadescu.com
Optrex Fresh Eyes Brightener
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optrex eye brightening drops
There\'s no more important night for a girl to get her beauty sleep, but it\'s easier said than done. If you spend the whole night wide-awake, rehearsing the vows, fear not – a couple of drops of this in each eye and your whites will be sparkling again. Keep it in your purse on the day and guests will wonder how you manage to look so bright-eyed long after the last dance
£2.89
Stockists: www.boots.com
Chanel Le Vernis
nail varnish,weddings engagements
chanel nails
Call me a bore, but one really should never even consider wearing coloured polish on their wedding day. Nudes and colourless only. Or an extremely discreet French manicure, on oval-tipped, short nails. There\'s nothing worse than showing off your sparkler and having your tint-tipped talons spoiling the moment. And if you want sophistication, you can\'t go wrong with a Chanel nude. Your budget may not stretch to a couture gown, but for £12, your fingertips will shine all night and look elegantly understated
£12
Stockists: 020 7493 3836
Burt Bee\'s Peppermint Breath Drops
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burt bees breath fresh
We know in our fantasy worlds that our smiles are always bright, hair always glossy and skin always peachy. But in real, stressed out, haven\'t-had-time-to-eat, no sleep, hair falling down, world – it\'s possible to suffer one or two little indignities on the big day, the chief one, being, ahem, dog breath. Obviously you can\'t be seen chewing gum and sucking a mint does unflattering things to the face, so thank gawd for Burt\'s Bees – their peppermint drops are super strong, super effective and come in a bottle small enough to stash under your garter
£5
Stockists: www.hqhair.com
L\'Oréal Elnett Hairspray
loreal,weddings engagements,Hair product
loreal elnett
Hairspray is always given a hard time – images of helmet head, 80s movies and the scary woman in Married with Children abound whenever it\'s mentioned. But you\'ll still find it in the kit of every session stylist and pro worth his or her salt – because it works. And if you want your bridal barnet to stay put, nothing will do the job better than this veteran lacquer
From £1.99
Available nationwide
YSL Touche Eclat
dark circles,weddings engagements,Yves Saint Laurent
touch eeclat YSL
There\'s no escaping it, if you want to erase bags, shadows and circles on your big day, you\'re going to have to pick up some of this. It\'s your own private airbrush and is filled with so much light-reflecting pigment that you can feel confident in the knowledge that what lies beneath will never see the light of day – least of all in your wedding photographs
£21
Stockists: 01444 255700
Chantecaille Real Skin Foundation
foundation,weddings engagements
chantecaille srealskinfounda
There are not many times in a woman\'s life when she\'ll be able to splash out this much money on one item of beauty kit, but for her wedding day, it\'s practically obligatory. If you\'ve been a good bride and had facials leading up to the big day, your skin should be clear enough to need nothing more than a youthful, plumping, dewy base – and this is it. The gel formula and hydrating goodies also ensure that, while your dress may crease after hours of speeches, hugs and dances, your foundation certainly won\'t
£42
Stockists: 0207 730 1234
Clinique Pore Minimizer Oil-Blotting Sheets
skincare,weddings engagements
clinique pore minimizer
Oily face? Not so sexy. Keep things under control with these nifty sheets from Clinique. A quick dab and oil disappears, leaving pores seemingly reduced. So even if your first dance has got you feeling flushed, your skin will remain shine-free
£7.50
Stockists: www.clinique.co.uk
Lauder Illusionist Maximum Curling Mascara
mascara,weddings engagements
estee lauder illusionist mascara
A bride\'s makeup should be kept simple, subtle and sophisticated, but it\'s also advisable to highlight one feature. On your wedding day, it\'s all about eyes. Kohl, coloured shadow, false lashes and even liquid liner can be too much, but what you cannot walk down the aisle without, is mascara. Always choose a waterproof formula (just in case too much champers causes you to blubber later on). This formula really boosts & curls little lashes – use a great eyelash curler first and your flutter will stay put all night
£16.50
Stockists: 01730 232566
Créme De La Mer Lipbalm
balm,weddings engagements
creme de la merlipbalm
You\'ll be far too busy to top up your lippy and sticky gloss + veil is a no-no. So keep lips nude and polished instead, with a slick of this. Yes it\'s expensive, but it creates a sexy sheen and subtly plumps, whilst most importantly, containing a potent algae complex that provides long lasting moisture (no nasty petroleum here), so you won\'t have to worry about reapplication. Oh, and it even has a hint-of-mint smell which will keep you feeling fresh all night long
£35
Stockists: 0870 034 2566
Going to the chapel...
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You\'ve bought the dress, you\'ve hired the venue and even argued over the cheesey playlist, now\'s the time to focus on yourself. Don\'t miss our wedding bells feature for a bridal check-list of all the things you should be doing so you\'ll look radiant and ravishing on your big day!
If you\'re looking for make-up insipration, don\'t miss our gallery of the
top ten summer beauty items, and remember - unslightly hair and wedding nights do not a match make! Be sure to check out our definitive guide to hair removal
