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Sascha Martini
Sascha is an experienced make-up artist, based in Swansea, where she has a professional bridal make-up business. Contact 07786 078 196 or visit
www.saschamartini.com
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Sascha Martini answers all your Beauty related questions |
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My brown-eyed girl
Q. I will be doing my own make-up on my wedding day, but I've never been very experimental with it. Everyone tells me the smoky-eyed look will suit my brown eyes. Can you give me some tips on how to achieve this?
A. Sascha Martini says: There are some very simple techniques you can use to create perfect smoky-eyes. For brown eyes I would recommend using eye shadows and liners in soft grey, navy blue and chocolate brown - with hints of burgundy or aubergine. Line the top and bottom of your eyes with a soft pencil, keeping close to the lash line. With an eye shadow brush, blend the line outwards and soften. With a larger eye shadow brush, apply a lighter version of the colour over the eyelid, blend and graduate outwards again. Finish with two coats of black mascara |
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'50s fever
Q. I am wearing a vintage 1950s-style dress for my wedding day, and would like my make-up to complement my frock. What can you suggest?
A. Sascha Martini says: The 1950s look is all about glamour, with eye make-up being the main focus. Think Audrey Hepburn with false lashes, sharp liners and plenty of lengthening mascara.
Start with a light application of cream or liquid foundation, making sure the colour matches your neck and chest, before setting with a translucent powder. Apply black gel eyeliner with an angled brush along the upper lash line, extending outwards and upwards slightly at the corners of the eyes. This will take a bit of practice but a black pencil can be used to fill any gaps along the lid if necessary. Try false lashes along the upper lids too - your eyeliner should cover up any glue spots.
Taupe - or cocoa-coloured eyeshadow will look great in the crease of the lid, and you can define your brows with a basic eyebrow pencil. With a flesh-coloured lip pencil, shape the lip line and fill in with a subtle peach lip colour or gloss. |
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The blushing bride
Q. I usually wear foundation and bronzer every day, but I'd like a more natural, rosy-cheeked look for my wedding day. How can I achieve this?
A. Sascha Martini says: There are two make-up formulas to choose from for achieving a natural-looking glow. Powder is usually the easiest foundation to work with because it blends well and looks good on all skin-types, but a cream formula will glide on smoothly to create a more dewy glow, which is great for dry skin. For combination skin you can use a mixture of both, but you must apply a layer of translucent powder between them ? and always remember to apply the cream product before the powder.
Start by applying two shades of blusher ? a natural-coloured blush, followed by a brighter shade. To apply, smile, and place the blusher on the apples of your cheeks, blending well and keeping most of the product on the highest part of the cheekbone. If your application is too heavy, you can correct it by dabbing a puff of translucent powder to soften the edges. Apply this with a light hand ? and layer more if necessary.
Here is a general guide to matching your blusher to your skin tone:
Pale skin: Peach and coral shades
Fair/medium skin: Pinks and tawny shades
Olive skin: Coppery shades
Black skin: Bright plums, fuchsias and deep apricots
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Careful cover-up
Q. I suffer from mild adult acne and I'm terrified my skin is going to flare up on the day of my wedding. As I will be doing my own make-up, how can I be prepared to cover up breakouts?
A. Sascha Martini says: The trick to the right coverage is choosing the right formula.
Greasy concealers will clog pores and make existing acne worse. If your blemishes are red or inflamed, a green neutraliser can counteract mild redness. Use as a primer, making sure not to apply too much.
Then look for an oil-free concealer that is the perfect match to your skin colour - not lighter or darker. Dot it on with a fine-tipped nylon brush, being careful not to cover it with a thick coat as this will only draw attention to it. Then, for a lasting finish, set it with a translucent powder. Remember to wash your brush weekly to remove any bacteria that could re-infect the area. |
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