"How Realistic Is It to Do Your Own Wedding Makeup When You Have a Strong Commitment to Perfection?"

2019.07.16 published

How is it to do your own makeup?

At weddings, it's common for a "hair and makeup artist" to do the bride's makeup ♡

There aren't many opportunities in everyday life to have a professional makeup artist do your makeup, but weddings are special. *Professional makeup artists can make you look cute and beautiful ♡*

But…!

There may be brides who think, "I want to do my own wedding makeup."

After all, the makeup that you apply to yourself every day is likely reflecting "the best version of yourself" that you have cultivated over the years.

You have the balance of your makeup tools exactly how you like it, and you go through your days feeling satisfied with the results. Plus, is it really safe to suddenly leave your familiar face in the hands of a professional…?

Those feelings of uncertainty are understandable.

In this article, we'll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of doing your own wedding makeup!

Advantages of Doing Your Own Wedding Makeup

If you're doing your own wedding makeup, here are three great benefits!

☑ You can do your makeup just like usual.

☑ There's no chance of making a mistake.

☑ It can save you money.

First of all, it's common for wedding makeup done by professionals to be heavier.

Why does makeup tend to be thick? There are two reasons.

One is to ensure that the makeup doesn’t get overshadowed by the glamorous dress.

The other is that lighter makeup can disappear in photos due to lighting, so it is often made heavier to enhance photo quality.

So, wedding makeup can be thick, but if you prefer "a natural look that is true to yourself," doing it yourself can be one of your options◎

Points like “I was shocked that the makeup was too heavy when done by a makeup artist,” “It felt weird that my eyebrows didn’t turn out the way I wanted,” or “The hidden eyelid tape didn’t blend well” indicate that doing your own makeup avoids these potential mistakes.

Additionally, while you may save on makeup costs, confirm if hair and makeup services are bundled because often they are.

(Just because you are doing it yourself doesn’t necessarily mean the price will drop!)

Disadvantages of Doing Your Own Wedding Makeup

On the other hand, here are the disadvantages of doing your own wedding makeup on the big day.

☑ It often lacks glamour.

☑ Touch-ups can be challenging.

☑ Your makeup might smudge.

Wedding makeup is typically made heavier to ensure it pairs well with the dress and to avoid disappearing in photographs.

You might think, “I don’t want it to be flashy! I just want a natural look!” but upon reviewing photos later, some brides have felt their faces looked too washed out compared to the splendor of the setting, bouquet, and dress (especially eyeliner, blush, and lipstick) and ended up looking plain and unhealthy… It seems there are many brides who have had this sentiment.

For brides who are not used to flashy makeup, achieving a look that matches the glamor of the dress on their own can be quite difficult.

The makeup done by a professional may not be what you perceive as cute upon first glance (most likely, people will say, "What is this, it’s so heavy!”), but if you want to have a “bridal look” that doesn’t fall short of the venue's glamor or well-dressed guests, trusting a professional is certainly safer ♡

Additionally, it’s a challenge to touch up your makeup when doing it yourself.

Weddings can be tense affairs where you might sweat or tear up, leading to makeup smudging. Typically, a hair and makeup artist quickly helps with touch-ups between events, but if you've done your own makeup, you’ll need to handle the touch-ups yourself.

You can’t easily touch-up your makeup in front of guests, so it will have to be done during the break between the ceremony and reception, or during outfit changes. This can leave you feeling rushed both time-wise and emotionally, so if you choose to do your own makeup, keep this in mind.

Furthermore, since weddings can last all day long, sometimes extending through after-parties, the key is achieving a “makeup look that lasts.”

To do this, you'll need to perfectly manage your base makeup, including primer, concealer, and foundation, but few can master it at a professional level. Make sure to stay focused when doing your own makeup!

Points to Consider When Doing Your Own Makeup

If you're thinking, "There are pros and cons, but I'm doing my own hair and makeup!" then here are some tips for brides who have decided to do their own makeup for their wedding ♩

① Use a slightly heavier application to prevent it from disappearing in photos (make sure the eyeliner and eyebrow are precise, and apply blush generously!)

② Create dimension (shading and highlighting can give a slimmer appearance to the face＊)

③ Use a base that is durable and resistant to smudging.

④ Use waterproof products to handle tears.

⑤ If possible, ask a hair and makeup artist for help with touch-ups.

These five points are essential to keep in mind while doing your own makeup.

Let’s make sure to keep these in mind and do our own makeup with confidence ♩

Achieve the Makeup You’re Satisfied With ♡

We've discussed the advantages and disadvantages of doing your own wedding makeup.

Whether you choose to do it yourself or have a hair and makeup artist, it’s not about which is right or wrong; it's about finding a method that will leave you without regrets.

However, the best option is to ask a reliable hair and makeup artist who can make you look even cuter than if you were to do it yourself ♡

First, request a rehearsal to convey your ideal makeup, and if you still aren’t satisfied, consider doing your own makeup on certain points while leaving the rest to the professional. That’s our recommendation ♩

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