Skin Care and Makeup I Dos and I Don'ts

Drink lots of water.
Exercise regularly.
Get plenty of sleep.
Wear sunscreen.
Use a humidifier at night to keep your skin hydrated.
Keep your hands away from your face. Dirt and oils cancontribute to blemishes and other skin problems.
Find a good dermatologist.
Apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp. You'll seal moisture in.
Invest in a great haircut.
Baby your skin. Wash your face in warm water with gentle cleansers only.
Have your eyebrows professionally shaped.
Give your skin at least a week to rest after a facial or wax treatment.
Test your waterproof makeup by spraying your face with water to simulate tears.
Consider hiring a professional stylist to do your makeup and hair.
Decide if you want to wear your veil throughout the reception. If not, learn how to remove it without ruining your hairstyle.
Pack an emergency makeup kit.
Get a French manicure.
Wear a button-down shirt when you have your hair and makeup done.
Go for a classic makeup look: pink nails, red lips, natural eyes, healthy glow.
Use a matte eyeshadow -- it won't reflect light.
Curl your eyelashes.
Wear two coats of mascara even if you've had your eyelashes tinted.
Relax and enjoy your day.

Wash your face in too-hot water, with a drying soap, or with abrasive cleansers.
Pick, squeeze or peel your blemishes.
Neglect your eyebrows.
Try new skin, hair and makeup products just before the wedding.
Get sunburned.
Change your skincare regimen.
Drink too much the night before the wedding.
Tweeze your eyebrows on your wedding day.
Let anyone convince you to try a look you don't feel comfortable with.
Wear false eyelashes for the first time.
Go for a trendy or faddish look.
Wear too much makeup.
Make your wedding the day to introduce a "totally new you."
Wear colored contact lenses (unless you wear them often).
Use frosted eyeshadow -- it will reflect light.
Have a facial, or wax your eyebrows and upper lip just before the wedding.
Let yourself feel rushed. Instead, allow yourself plenty of extra time to enjoy your magnificent day.

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