Spring is the time of fresh beauty, new buds, and new beginnings. The spring bride is the luckiest as she has the weather doing everything to make her look more beautiful. However, to help kick it up a notch, here are some makeup tips.

Make sure you get regular facials for a couple of months before your wedding so the harsh winter winds don’t affect your skin. Always make sure to drink plenty of water and follow the Cleanse-Tone-Moisturize routine. Also, exfoliate at least once a week and use a facial cleanser to remove blackheads at least three times a week.

When applying spring bridal makeup, be sure to keep it light. For the Mehendi, just use a little moisturizer, a light concealer, and a light foundation. It’s best if you mix the foundation with some serum or moisturizer, so it doesn’t look cakey. Just put on some kohl and a dark blue or green eyeliner. Wear mascara and finish with some light lipstick and gloss.

For the main wedding, keep your makeup basic. Try and use only a light moisturizer and concealer. You wish you could wash your face when you take a break. Therefore, wear waterproof eye makeup. Use minimal lipstick and let your bindi or tika be the best adornment for your face.

The reception is when you go crazy with your makeup. Use a moisturizer, concealer and foundation. Make up your eyes with kohl, an eyeliner that matches your dress, eyeshadow and mascara. Add a bit of blush to your cheeks to give them some color and use a good long-wear lipstick and gloss so you don’t have to keep rubbing your lips.

Remember that the spring bride is a fresh bride. Therefore, try to stick to pastel shades of makeup during the day and allow her natural beauty to come through. During the reception, you can remind everyone that summer is coming and embrace the sultry shades of bronze.

Always remember to try on a makeup brand a couple of weeks before your wedding to check for allergies. Also, make sure that if she is using an esthetician, she knows which makeup brands look good on her and which ones don’t.