Big Day, Big Decisions - Wedding Day Makeup

The big day is looming and everything is booked. You almost think you have everything covered and with so much on your mind who would blame you, you’ve forgotten to think about your bridal make up! Don’t fret; there are simple ways to work out the look you are after for your big day. 

It’s safe to say most of us want to look like the best version of ourselves on the wedding day and this is a huge factor in narrowing down your choices. If you would never normally do a bold lip, your wedding day isn’t the day to throw on that deep red! This isn’t to say don’t try something new, rather, stick to something that is subtle such as filling in your brows or false lashes. False lashes or eyelash extensions are a fantastic addition to your wedding day makeup. Wearing false lashes opens up your eye and gives a little something extra to your overall look. You can have your makeup artist apply them on the day or go for something a little more permanent with eyelash extensions that will last you around 2-4 weeks with proper maintenance. Extensions are fantastic options as you won’t have to worry about losing them half way through the day. Check out Boudoir Lash Bar (located in Neutral Bay), they are absolutely fantastic and often have great specials on.

Remembering the look you are after on your big day is extremely important. It can be easy to get caught up in the hype of being made over and forget that you are having a casual beach wedding and wanted a bit of a lip and cheek tint and a natural eye and end up with a full smokey eye. Both of these looks are fantastic wedding go-tos but it is important to keep in mind the ‘feel’ of your big day when deciding on your look. 

If you are completely lost on the overall look you are after for your wedding day looking for reference shots is a simple and useful way to narrow down your preferences. By looking through magazines and online, whether it is at real weddings or celebrity red carpet looks, you are bound to find something that jumps out at you! Remember to take some reference photos along to show your makeup artist exactly what you are after.  If all else fails, think of your go-to make up look for a Saturday night, take a favourite photo of yourself along with you to your makeup trial and work with your makeup artist to tweak the look to suit your big day. 

Try to have your trial at least three months out from your wedding day. In your consultation discuss to look you are trying to achieve and let the makeup artist know the overall feel for your big day so they completely understands the look you are after. This is also the time to bring out your reference pictures. If you don’t feel 100% comfortable with your makeup artist, don’t feel terrible about trialing with a few more before you make your final decision.  A great makeup artist will make you feel at ease, don’t settle, it’s your big day!

I know that there are some products I use on a daily basis that suit my skin and I absolutely love the look and feel of.  If you have products like this make to contact your makeup artist and see if they work with it otherwise feel free to bring it along with you to your trial and work it into your look. This is particularly important if you know you are sensitive to certain brands or products. Make sure to speak up as there are often many alternatives that will be just as fantastic!  

Here are some of our favourite wedding day products:

BECCA Beach tint – this is product is a fabulous go to for your big day as it’s water resistant and kiss proof – huge points for that! For that gorgeous rosy look blend a little on your lips and cheeks. It comes in 7 different colours so you won’t have any problem finding a shade that suits your look.

Becca Beach Tint

BECCA Loose shimmer power – this is multipurpose product comes in 5 colours and is a great product for your bridal look. Use it to set a cream shadow on your lids to add intensity to a smokey eye, with a lip gloss for a fun and flirty look, all over your body for an ethereal glow or as a highlighter on your brow and cheek bones. 

Becca Loose Shimmer Powder

What are your go-to products? What look did you/will you go for on your big day? 

BECCA Cosmetics are available for purchase at Bronzalicious.We also offer in salon makeovers using BECCA products. Check out our latest special here - only $99!

Bronzalicious love and recommend Sharon Leigh & Petrina for your Wedding Day hair and makeup looks!

Pictures from BECCA Cosmetics and Google.

Is your mineral makeup really a TRUE mineral makeup?

Here are some tips to ensure you are getting the real-deal every time you shop for Mineral Makeup ie effective, active, value for money! 

Ingredients are listed in order of highest concentration to the least. The first 4-5 are the most important as they are generally in the highest concentrations, and make up the "active" ingredients.  If we look at Mineral Makeup, clearly not all mineral makeup ranges are created equal. 

As skin aestheticians we are often asked about Mineral Makeup.  Is it really good, why are some better than others, why is it called Mineral makeup? Does my skin really breath through it?  Can I really sleep with it on without it harming my skin?

Like all things in this world, not everything is created equal. A true mineral makeup that is marketed as just that,  should only contain true 'real' minerals dug out of the ground.  If it is a real Mineral Makeup, you will love some of the answers.....

1. Is it really good?  YES, for a start its natural (from the ground), it can be used straight after a facial or injectables with no risk of irritation (if its a true mineral makeup), it offers great coverage (from light to heavy), it makes eveyone's skin look flawless when the right product is prescribed & application is performed properly , it offers a built in SPF of 20, its quick, easy, and doesnt clog pores or skin.  
2. Why are some better than others? Due to ingredients used, not everything is created equal.
3. Why is it called Mineral makeup? As its made from pure minerals we mine and harvest out of the ground! 
4. Does my skin really breath through it?  When its a true/real mineral makeup - YES, this is true! 
5. Can I really sleep with it on without it harming my skin? When its a true/real mineral makeup - YES, this is true! 

Here I have listed those minerals that should be found in a real/true mineral makeup.

• titanium dioxide or CI 77891
• zinc oxide or CI 77497
• iron oxide or CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
• mica or CI 77019
• sericite
• magnesium sterate
• bismuth (oxychloride bismuth chloride) or CI 77163

Talc (or Magnesium Silicate) for the record is also a mineral and miss-represented in cosmetics. To give you the basic information, in its natural form, some talc may contain asbestos, a substance known to cause cancers in and around the lungs when inhaled. HOWEVER, ALL home-use talcum products in Australia and the United States have been asbestos-free by law since the 1970s, and there is very little (if any) evidence linking home-use talc with ANY cancers to date.

As a result a true/real mineral makeup is formulated without any fillers or binders, and results in incredible coverage, application & texture.  To create this 'incredible' performance a true mineral makeup requires high percentages of the concentrated active minerals to be used in the formula.  If you look at your ingredient list on your makeup, where are the active minerals sitting on your label, at the top or the bottom of the list? You want them at the top for it to be effective, since ingredients are listed in diminishing order, minerals should be at the top of the list.

Also, look for an SPF rating on the label.

Some great brands to look out for that are TRUE mineral makeup (just to name a few - there are so many on the market today, no wonder its confusing).  In saying this, most salon specific mineral makeup ranges are formulated with TOTAL skin health in mind (as we use it after medi-facials or injectables - when skin is irritated or broken), so if its confusing, start with your local beauty expert!

Nude by Nature
Priori Coffeeberry Perfecting Minerals
Skin o2 Medical Mineral Makeup
IB BareMinerals
Jane Iredale
INIKA

Priori Lash Recovery Serum

12 Week Program

Over the last couple of months, Bronzalicious ran a competition on Facebook to win a 12 Week Skin Care Program with us. It was a simple competition: all you had to do was tell us on Facebook why your skin deserved to win the 12 Week Program and get all your friends and family to vote. The person with the most "likes" won.

We had two lucky ladies who were our winners: Francesca Lucas and Amy Anderson.

Francesca is a young lady who has suffered from problem skin for almost 6 years. It begun with the occasional pimple, and it has progressed into something more serious and she no longer feels comfortable leaving the house without make up on. Francesca is sick of worrying about how she looks all the time. 

"I want to be comfortable in my own skin!", she said.

Amy has just recently had a baby (congratulations Amy!) and is worried about her pigmented skin. 

Please stay tuned to hear how their stories unfold. 

Mrs Australian and W.I.N Charity Tanning Day

Mrs Australian and W.I.N Charity Tanning Day on Friday 27th of May was HUGE!!
First off Bronzalicious would love to thank the following sponsors:
Saints Cosmedical, Pierre Haddad, Jessica Geleration, St Trepoz, Vani-T, Naked Tan and Priori.

WOW....We raised a total of $3520 for W.I.N. (Women In Need) the charity behind the Mrs Australia Organisation, at our Charity Tanning Charity Day on Friday 27th May. Thank you to our many sponsors and to our loyal clients who supported the day. We WILL make our target of $10K this year for W.I.N with a couple more events. Keep your eyes & ears posted!

Thank you for everyone that supported us on this day, your donations were extremely appreciated thank you very much.

WHY BRONZALICIOUS FOR IPL??

When you choose Bronzalicious for your permanent Hair Reduction you will receive a laser qualified aesthetician who is accredited with years of experience in light therapy and hair removal treatments.
We use and recommend Intense Pulsed Light treatments (or IPL), which are performed with Approved FDA technology.
POA: Exact prices will be quoted during the consultation, our price guide is listed below.

Is it safe?

Fine blonde, red and grey hair can be difficult to treat? A consultation & test patch is required on all clients, this will assess your suitability for this treatment. We offer a Complimentary Consultation Fee.

Our Hair reduction treatments will:

Remove unwanted hair
Leave your skin soft & rejuvenated
Leave you feeling comfortable and confident to wear what you want

Our Hair Reduction treatment is for people who:

Are looking to achieve long lasting removal of unwanted hair
Appreciate the luxury of never having to shave or wax again

Mrs Australia W.I.N Charity Tanning DAY

On Friday the 27^th of May Bronzalicious is offering:

Half price tans for $25.00 (RRP $55.00), of which, $10.00 from every tan will be donated to the charity "Women in Need" (W.I.N).

W.I.N. Foundation Australia is committed to the emotional health, positive self esteem and promotion of a healthy body image for all Australia women.  There are two major programs currently running in Australia which are the Right Living Program and Raise your Standards.

Bronzalicious is supporting Karen Gee, Mrs Australia, who is also part of raising awareness for W.I.N.  Karen Gee is a high-valued client of Bronzalicious and she is proud to be part of the fabulous deal, “Flirtatious Fridays”, where all tans will be halved to be $25.00, $10.00 of which will be donated to W.I.N. Foundation Australia. 

So to look fantastic and donate to a good cause Please call 1300 884 077 or visit our Neutral Bay or CBD salon for more details.