12 Bridal Beauty Must-Haves

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11 Bridal Beauty must-haves

Words by Buzz Beauty Editor Tracy Pallari

Are you a bride-to-be who’s totally overwhelmed with product choices for looking her best on her wedding day? There are literally millions of products that promise you flawless skin, thicker lashes, and glossier lips – bridal beauty products can be very confusing and difficult to choose.

Working as a bridal beauty, hair and makeup artist for over 30 years who’s worked with over 2,000 brides, I’ve never met a bride who doesn’t want to look her absolute best on her wedding day. My own ‘must have’ pro kit products which are tried and tested favourites I simply can’t do without are:

Kyk Magic Dust

This is quite literally, magic! A micro fine pump spray that’s applied sparingly to the roots of clean, dry hair for mega volume and incredible root lift – invaluable for those of us who need a little extra ‘oomph’. It’s also great for added texture when creating great glamour waves, perfectly voluminous ponytails, and hair up styles that need to last until the last dance. Many miracles have happened with this product so make sure your bridal stylist has it in their kit! Kyk Magic Dust

Clarins Comfort Scrub

Ask any professional makeup artist about the importance of a good skin routine long before the wedding day, and I’m sure they will agree. We can only work with the base we have in front of us so you must get your skin in tip-top condition for your big day. I have always been obsessed with exfoliating, and this nourishing oil scrub from Clarins contains sugar microcrystals to gently sweep away dead skin to reveal a super fresh, clean complexion which is the best base for applying makeup to achieve a flawless and photo-ready finish. It’s also great for use on the lips to remove flaky skin! Clarins Comfort Scrub

I also asked some of the most talented and sought-after bridal hair and makeup artists to share their secrets about their ‘must have’ products and how they made it into their kits…

Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter

Justine Kendall Bridal Makeup Artist: “I’m going to go for Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter – I know it is such a popular product and I thought should I go for something a little less cliché, but… this is genuinely a product I use on every single bride so I’ve chosen it for good reason! I am so in love with it because it creates the most gorgeous, glowing base. It is so versatile and can be used on its own for a natural, fresh base or applied underneath foundation for a glowing from within look.” Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter

Vita Liberata Beauty Blur

Genevieve Turley Bridal Makeup Artist: “As a bridal makeup artist I love to create a flawless, glowing base for my clients. My go to product for achieving this finish is without a doubt, Vita Liberata ‘Beauty Blur’. This lightweight skin tint conceals, smooths and enhances your skin for a balanced complexion and melts effortlessly into the skin which is why it’s the most important ‘must have’ product in my pro kit.” Vita Liberata Beauty Blur

On Til Dawn and Glowgasm

Charlotte Falbier Bridal & Celebrity Makeup Artist: “ONE/SIZE BEAUTY On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray is my must have – this is totally waterproof, which makes it cry proof too! It contains Green Tea Extract to help tighten pores and Witch Hazel to absorb oil for a long-lasting blurred, matte finish. No bride should be without this product on her wedding day. I also need to sneak in a close second favourite… Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Palette. This is a fantastic bronzer, blush and highlighter, suitable for all skin tones.” On Til Dawn / Glowgasm Pallette

Osis Tame Wild

Toni Gogola Bridal Hair Specialist: “My top styling favourite has to be Osis Tame Wild – it’s a unique and versatile product by Schwarzkopf that smooths brilliantly, adds shine, helps to control frizz, and can be used on wet or dry hair. It also contains a setting agent making it perfect for holding long-lasting curls and waves.” Osis Tame Wild

MAC Lock Kiss Ink

Charlotte Tillyer Hair & Makeup Artist: “My must have lipstick at the moment is the MAC Lock Kiss Ink – this is a very durable lip colour which lasts 24 hours! My favourite shades have to be ‘Mischief’ and ‘Blush’. They have a very matte finish, so I like to add a little gloss to soften them. That has to be Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in the shade ‘fu$$y,’ which adds a beautiful luminous sheen without being sticky. My pro kit can’t be without any of these!” MAC Lock Kiss Ink / Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb

Schwarzkopf Silhouette Pump

Kelly Hanks Award-Winning Bridal Stylist: “I have to have a selection of hard-working styling products in my kit to cater for all hair types, whether my brides are choosing hair up or down looks. I love the Schwarzkopf Osis styling range – all their products smell gorgeous and have incredible holding power. I also can’t be without Silhouette Pump spray – a bridal hair stylist’s secret weapon which is amazing for long lasting curl power!”
Find Schwarzkopf Osis Silhouette Pump Spray here

Max Factor False Lash Effect Volumising Mascara

Kathryn Braunton Bridal Hair & Makeup Artist: “We see a lot of happy tears on a wedding morning bridal suite so I need to know my waterproof mascara is indeed, waterproof! My favourites are Max Factor False Lash Effect Volumising Mascara and the luxurious Dior Diorshow the runway mascara with ‘lash extension’ volume – both are incredible, tear proof and very long-lasting.”
Find Max Factor False Lash Effect Volumising Mascara / Diorshow mascara here

Olverum Bath Oil

Rachel Southwood, Bridal Buzz’s editor: “OMG this is one of the best beauty products I have come across for a long time! Just a drop of it in a bath gives the most magical aroma that made my house smell like a luxury spa, and made my skin feel so soft. It’s bathroom staple in the lead-up to your wedding – to relax you, and make you feel great! A great gift, from you to YOU!”

The official bit:
Pioneers of green beauty since 1931, this award-winning, cult beauty and wellbeing brand creates high performance luxury products which work to restore your essential you. Applying the latest discoveries in botanical cosmetic science to expertise in aromatherapy and aromachology, Olverum’s innovative formulations, made with ethically produced and sustainable ingredients, are recognised internationally as best in class.

Olverum bath oil, £43.50 (and worth every penny!).

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