6 Essential Beauty Products for Your Wedding Day From a Local Expert
By Alana TostiBy Alana Tosti|September 17, 2024|Wedding Authority,
One local expert dishes on the top beauty brands for your big day.
Lauren Purvis is a personal shopper and makeup artist at Neiman Marcus King of Prussia (simon.com) working with brands Hourglass and Tom Ford, and the founder of lingerie company Nude by Lauren Nicole (nudebylaurennicole.com). “Having worked in the beauty industry for over a decade, my love and passion is making women feel beautiful in their own skin,” she says. Here, she shares her top five beauty recommendations for brides-to-be.
1. It starts with skincare. Skincare is the key to a flawless makeup application. One of my favorite products is Natura Bisse Vitamin C gel cream. It gives the skin a flawless, hydrated look.
2. Use a primer. I recommend Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate primer. I love this product because it gives such a wonderful glow to the skin while keeping the bride’s makeup on all day. A dime-sized amount goes a long way.
3. Find the right shade of foundation. Tom Ford Architecture soft matte foundation is a new launch, but I love it for my clients. It’s breathable, giving the bride comfort in knowing that her makeup will last throughout the day without looking cakey.
4. Make sure your eyeliner will not run. There could be tears on the wedding day, but you don’t want them to show. Always set your liner with some powder—it minimizes any smearing. I use Hourglass Voyeur Liner.
5. Your wedding day scent is essential. If you’re a floral girl, Creed Aqua Fiorentina is a beautiful, classic and timeless scent that has been worn by many queens over the years. With the perfect mix of rose and grapefruit, this is a classic wedding scent.