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In previous posts I have said your wedding day is NOT the day to make a bold statement and that a natural classic look is best.

Ok so here’s where I go back on that!

If you always wear a red lip and/or a smokey eye or have another signature makeup statement, you would probably feel totally naked on your wedding day without it – so, don’t!

If you love makeup and are used to wearing it, there is not certain way you need to look or your wedding day,

“You need to feel the best version of yourself.”

So if you are like my bride in this pic who loves to get her full glam on, then go for it.

My only advice would be is to make sure you look flawless. Heavy makeup is fine, but it should not looked caked on, it needs to be elegant, glamorous and sleek.

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Inspo vs the finished look ✨ Inspiration images a Inspo vs the finished look ✨

Inspiration images are such a beautiful starting point… but they’re never a copy-and-paste.

Every look is tailored to you — your skin, your colouring, your outfit, your features, and the feel of your day.

The goal isn’t to recreate… it’s to refine, enhance, and create something that feels like you at your very best 🤍

Save your inspo — I’ll translate it into your perfect look.

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POV: your makeup kit weighs more than your suitcas POV: your makeup kit weighs more than your suitcase… 😅
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Little kit tweaks like this make such a difference on busy wedding mornings ✨
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I'm absolutely love my bride's reaction to her wed I'm absolutely love my bride's reaction to her wedding makeup! That face at the end is just adorable!

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That little giggle at the end … pure wedding joy a That little giggle at the end … pure wedding joy and confidence. 🤍

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Loveeee a real, unfiltered reaction 🥹✨ “Can I jus Loveeee a real, unfiltered reaction 🥹✨

“Can I just say… I LOVE it.”
That moment when the mirror hits and the glow is glowing.

Bronzed, fresh, and still her – makeup that feels like you, just elevated.
This was all prepped and pampered at The Cragwood Hotel in the Lake District 🤍

If you’re a bride (or bridesmaid!) who wants makeup that looks beautiful in real life and on camera, this is your sign.

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(And yes… honest reactions are my favourite kind 🫶)
Just love this wedding makeup look on Sarah from t Just love this wedding makeup look on Sarah from today ❤️ 
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New additions to my personal kit — and why they’ve New additions to my personal kit — and why they’ve earned their place.

Not trends. Not hype. Just products that genuinely help skin behave better on real wedding days.

1. Caudalie Beauty Elixir
This isn’t about shine or glow for the sake of it. I use this to wake the skin up — especially when it looks tired, dull or dehydrated. It helps bring life back into the complexion so makeup sits more naturally, not heavier.

2. One/Size Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray
This is about longevity without that tight, over-set feel. I use it to lock makeup in while keeping skin looking like skin — particularly important for natural and soft-glam finishes that still need to last all day.

3. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+
A quiet hero for compromised skin. Redness, sensitivity, post-treatment or stressed patches — this supports the skin barrier so I don’t have to over-correct with makeup later. Calm skin always looks better than covered skin.

4. Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré
A classic for a reason. Reliable hydration, predictable texture, and makeup behaves exactly how I expect it to. When timings are tight and skin needs balance fast, this is the one I trust.

5. Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream
Used selectively rather than everywhere. It gives targeted nourishment without weight or excess shine — especially beautiful on drier or more mature areas where heavy creams would interfere with finish.

Nothing here is about adding more makeup.
It’s about helping the skin behave so the makeup doesn’t have to work as hard.
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Soft glam for the most important women in the room.
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• Enhancing those incredible blue eyes
• Soft definition (never heavy)
• Bronzed, healthy glow
• Skin that looks fresh — not overdone
The goal isn’t to look different.
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Dry skin isn’t the same as dehydrated skin. And tr Dry skin isn’t the same as dehydrated skin.
And treating them the same way can actually make your makeup worse.
Dry skin = a skin type.
It lacks oil (lipids).
Dehydrated skin = a skin condition.
It lacks water.
You can have oily, acne-prone skin and still be dehydrated.
You can have dry skin that isn’t dehydrated at all.
Why this matters for bridal makeup:
Dehydrated skin:
• Clings to foundation
• Emphasises fine lines
• Looks dull or tight
• Breaks makeup down faster
Dry skin:
• Needs nourishment and barrier support
• Prefers creamier formulas
• Benefits from richer prep
When I prep brides for their wedding day, I’m not just applying moisturiser — I’m assessing whether the skin needs water, oil, or both.
Because glowing makeup starts with balanced skin.
If you’re planning a Lake District wedding and want your skin looking its absolute best in the lead-up, this is where we start 🤍
Save this for your bridal skincare folder.

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