Makeup Tips for Brides with Facial Piercings

Wedding makeup for facial piercings

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Your wedding day is close and you’re getting nervous about how you’re going to look on your big day? Wedding preparations can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a bride worried about your makeup.

To add to it, if you have facial piercings that you want to look gorgeous with your overall wedding look, the makeup can certainly be a hassle. It is tough to get makeup around those pierced places on your face. So, here are some tips that you can follow to make your wedding makeup look easier as a bride with facial piercings.

How To Apply Makeup Around Facial Piercings?

There are different parts of your face that require different types of makeup. While your makeup style and products can vary, having a dedicated makeup artist who understands how to handle piercings and work around them can be a blessing.

But even if you’re interested in doing your wedding makeup on your own, here are some tips that may come in handy.

Clean Your Face

Before you apply anything on your face, make sure that you have a clean canvas to work on. Based on your skin type, use a gentle cleanser to wash your face. Clean the area around your piercings softly. After cleansing, follow up with a hydrating moisturiser. This will give you a smooth base to work with and ensure that your wedding makeup application is effortless.

Use A Primer

If you want your look to last long, don’t skip this step. Your makeup is more likely to smudge if you don’t use a primer, especially if you wear piercings like these. To get an even look, apply a small amount of primer around your piercings. This will help your wedding makeup to stay put in those places. You can then apply your foundation as usual.

Seal it with a Concealer

There are chances that the area around your piercings may have redness or blemishes. Use a colour correcting concealer to cover those spots. It is important to use a small and precise brush to sweep over the hard to get areas. Be careful while using brushes around piercings to avoid irritating the area further. You wouldn’t want anything to mess up your look on your wedding day. Also, use a tone of concealer that matches your natural skin tone the best.

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Highlight those Contours

Contouring is already a tricky game on its own. Coupled with a septum or nose bridge piercing, it can seem tough to crack. For this, you may need to use a small brush or the tip of your fingers. Gently dab the areas around your piercing to make your contour look seamless. For a finished look, use highlighter on the bridge of your nose. You can also highlight your cheekbones, the inner corners of your eyes, and your brow bone to give them a radiant look. This will also give your piercings an aesthetic appeal to make you look like a piercing beauty on your special day.

Lipstick Tip

If you have a piercing on your upper or lower lip, the area can be tricky for lipstick application. To combat this, use a lip liner around your piercings that matches the shade of your lipstick. Matte lipsticks tend to last longer and give a better coverage around your piercings. They are also less likely to transfer onto your studs or rings as they are mostly transfer-proof. You can also add a hint of lip gloss to make your lips pop for your big day.

Wedding Eye Looks

Your eye makeup is everything. Whether you want to go for a more subtle look or dramatise it with a hint of boldness, choose a look that compliments your piercings without overpowering them. If you have piercings near your eyes, use a mascara or eyeliner to beautify your eyes.

Spray it Down

After you’re happy with your makeup and it looks like the perfect wedding look for you, use a setting spray to lock everything in. The trick is to avoid spraying directly onto your piercings but rather spritzing it lightly all over the face from a distance, preferably an arm’s length.

Wrapping it Up

If you’re looking for makeup inspiration as a soon to be bride with facial piercings, these tips will help you out. It is always a good idea to invest in a trustworthy makeup artist for your special day. However, if you’re excited about doing your own wedding makeup, these tips should suffice and give you great results. After all, you know your skin the best.

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