Wedding guest beauty
skin care,make-up
rosie huntington whiteley
The brilliant make-up artist, Ariane Poole, gives us her top tips on make-up for the wedding season. Whether you\'re a guest, like model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley pictured left, bridesmaid or bride, read on to find out how to look your best on the big day.
Ariane says: "First and foremost you must not try to out shine the bride. This goes for hair and make-up as well as clothing. First check with the bride whether there is a theme to the wedding: stately home, beach, etc. Of course I am not suggesting that you tone down your make-up if you are someone who is always seen in red lipstick or smoky eyes. But you will stand out like a sore thumb if you are in a full evening make-up at a beach wedding."
Check out our gallery of other glamorous celebrity wedding guests for style inspiration.
Philosophy Divine Illumination
skin care,make-up
philosophy divine illumination
This brilliant moisturiser was created to give skin instant luminosity while also providing superior anti-ageing benefits, keeping your skin looking good in the long term as well as the here and now.
Ariane says: "Moisturiser is a must in order for skin to look radiant and healthy. But it\'s important to make sure you\'re flake free before applying moisturiser otherwise it won\'t absorb properly and could cause spots."
£68, hqhair.com, 0870 990 8452
MAC Prep & Prime Skin
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MAC Prep & Prime Skin
This skin primer provides a silky smooth base to apply the rest of your make-up too and helps it last from day to night.
Ariane says: "For any female guest at a wedding I would start with a primer. These go on after moisturiser and before foundation or concealer. There are many different types available and they all help make-up look better and last longer."
£15.66, maccosmetics.com
TheBalm Sexy Mama
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theBalm Sexy Mama
The presence of multiple cameras at a wedding is a guaranteed hazard of the day but avoid a shiny T-zone with the fantastic new anti-shine, oil-absorbing powder from theBalm. Small enough to fit in your clutch this compact has tiny oil absorbing spheres that leave a soft, smooth matte texture to your skin.
Ariane says: "In photos too much shine looks sweaty, so even if you want a dewy look keep your t-zone matte."
£13, Harvey Nichols nationwide or thebalm.com
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-place Make-up
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-place Make-up
This foundation keeps skin looking flawless all day, lasting through heat, humidity and activity without fading or coming off on clothes. With a natural matte finish and SPF10 it will keep you looking fresh and fabulous all day.
Ariane says: "As with the bride and bridesmaids you want to make sure that your make-up is long lasting and photo friendly. By that I mean if you normally wear a powder mineral make-up, do a pre-wedding photo trial. A lot of the powder mineral make-up looks great in the flesh but can look very shiny and sweaty in pictures. You may have to opt for a more matte variety."
£23, boots.com
Maybelline Forever Strong polish
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Maybelline Forever Strong polish
Tone down the bright corals and oranges on your nails and instead give a nod to the nude trend with the gorgeous peach shade from Maybelline. The Forever Strong range will also last for up to seven days and helps to protect your nails.
Ariane says: "The appearance of your nails is so important on your wedding day. Your hands will be on show. If your nails are not your best asset then have monthly manicures starting six months before your wedding. Also look at taking skin, hair and nail vitamin supplements.
£3.91, boots.com
Clinique High Impact Lip Colour
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Clinique High Impact Lip Colour
This ultra-moisturising, long wearing lipstick formula with SPF15 lasts up to eight hours and will make your lips look super-kissable.
Ariane says: "Unless you are someone who loves long lasting lip sticks or stains then I am afraid this is just something that you will have to top up."
£12.73, clinique.co.uk
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow
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Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow
This fantastic creamy shadow does it all: lines, shades and contours your eyes while remaining crease-proof all day. Go sheer with just one layer or wait 30 seconds and layer it up for a more intense depth of colour. We\'re loving the shades Flying Down To... and Birthday Suit.
Ariane says: "Choose a long lasting cream-to-powder eye shadow, and gel or waterproof liner for definition as it\'s one less thing to worry about as you\'re enjoying the day and night."
£13, hqhair.com
Paul & Joe Mascara Duo
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Paul & Joe Mascara Duo
This beauty brand always has the prettiest packaging, not only that but the products really work and are often that little bit different. This mascara with dual wand, a brush one end and a comb the other, both loaded with product will transform lacklustre lashes in an instant. Plus, it\'s water resistant.
Ariane says: "Choose a waterproof mascara - I\'m not saying you will cry but it\'s one less thing to worry about! Also when you get hot at weddings it can smudge onto below your eyes."
£19, hqhair.com
No7 Natural Blush Cheek Colour
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No7 Natural Blush Cheek Colour
These blushers from high-street favourite No7 now have a new and improved formulation making it softer, finer and smoother to blend.
Ariane says: "If you are someone who just absorbs make-up then layer your blush. Start with a cream-to-powder then top it with the same colour powder blush."
£9.25, boots.com
Falling In Love moisturiser
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Falling In Love moisturiser
How could we not include the aptly titled Falling In Love body lotion from Philosophy, if anything is going to get you in the mood it\'s super soft skin on show.
Ariane says: "Instead of perfume, try a scented body lotion mixed with with a shimmer tint to give your body a red carpet sheen."
£27, hqhair.com
Ariane Poole, Celebrity make-up artist, arianepoole.com. Ariane Poole\'s Master Make-up classes start at £150.
