If you're happy with the coverage and longevity, but not the luminosity level, "You can always add an illuminating moisturiser underneath or extra powder on top to manipulate the finish," suggests Amy Conway. Foundations will sit differently depending on your skin type, and by testing beforehand, you can see whether or not the foundation oxidises, how long it lasts on the skin, and if it requires touch-ups throughout the day. Even if the foundation looks great in the shop, it's crucial to wear it for at least a few days to see how different environments can impact the finish. Which leads us to the key takeaway: always test-run your foundations before the wedding. "I like to use a more dewy foundation but set all the key ‘hotspots’ well with powder – these being areas that are prone to shine like the T-zone, above the brows, around the nose and chin." "Too much luminosity in a foundation and you can look a little shiny, almost metallic, whereas totally matte can make your skin look flat," says Hannah Martin. In an age of social media where we've become unavoidably aware of how our make-up looks in photos, which, aside from the element of over-self-analysing, can serve to give us a better idea of which foundations work well with the camera and which don't. Tip 1: Test-running your foundation will save tears on the day If you usually go for heavier, more matte foundations but you feel like over the years it's just stopped being flattering on your skin: give this a go instead.To provide the most comprehensive overview of how to choose the perfect wedding day foundation for you, we asked expert bridal make-up artists Hannah Martin, Kelly Dawn, Amy Conway and Cher Webb to impart their expertise and experience, as well as share the foundations they keep in their kits. It gives a backlit glow and luminosity to the skin and gives it that perfected look without it feeling like you're smothering your face in foundation. ![]() It isn't matte but it isn't dewy either and this long-wearing satin finish will suit most skin types. As someone who doesn't generally go for foundation: this is my kind of foundation. The coverage is medium but buildable and blendable, so it's not at all heavy or cakey. I really find the name of this foundation a little misleading, though! It's not sheer and it's not glowing in a traditional sense it's more like a soft-focus, satin radiance. That aside: this is a beloved product in the beauty community for a reason and it does still hold up for me. This foundation doesn't come with a pump, still (!) and I have no idea why - I would honestly rather pay an extra £2 because there have been times when these pumps have been like gold dust to get hold of. it's the Sheer Glow Foundation (Barcelona) | £35. It doesn't settle into fine lines and I think it's a great option for mature skin types. I'd say the longevity is good but you might get a bit of shine creeping through your t-zone if you're oily. It's really great for redness or if you just want to even out your skin tone a little. The texture is light and it blends effortlessly - it never looks heavy on the skin and really melds with it to create a base that's perfected but still looks like skin. ![]() It has a medium-buildable coverage you could sheer it out a little if you wanted to but it's ultimately a foundation as opposed to a skin tint. It has quite a unique formula and I'd say it does have a dewy finish but it could work for oiler skin types with the right prep. ![]() This is billed as a kind of skincare-makeup hybrid to me, the tinted moisturiser is more in that category, but added extras in terms of ingredients are never a bad thing and this contains Vitamins C and E and glycerin. The newest launch from Nars is their Light Reflecting Foundation* (Vanuatu) | £37.50.
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