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Palette Perfection

Mobile makeup artists amp up brides’ natural features to create that luminous wedding-day glow.

Radiant Redhead

Courtney Matthews, for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, intensifies the romantic combination of auburn hair, emerald eyes and fair skin.

Eyes

Warm tones pop against greens, so create a sultry eye with Copper Cocoa Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow on the crease and Champagne Quartz Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow to lighten lower lids. Caviar Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner and Caviar Eye Shadow along the lash line polish off your peepers. Top things off with two coats of Extreme Party Mascara for extra sparkle.

Skin

Apply pretty poppy blush, like Apricot, on the apples of cheeks to bring balance to the dramatic eyes. Make sure to use proper skincare during the days leading up to the wedding. The key to long-lastingmakeup is hydration.

Lips

Sandwash Pink Lip Color stands out against paler complexions. Stick with amatte look or dress it up with Rose Sugar Shimmer Lip Gloss.

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Belk, 3100 Bel Air Mall. 470-5400.

Beautiful Blonde

Michelle Nash, for Chanel, concocts a sweet look for blonde-haired, blue-eyed brides.

Eyes

To brighten baby blues, try Les 4 Ombres Quardra Eye Shadow in Spices. Line top lids with Gris Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner and bottoms in the Marine shade for extra depth. Lastly, curl, lengthen, volumize and separate lashes with Inimitable Mascara. An added perk: This super-product is waterproof.

Skin

Prime your palette. The Ultra Correction skincare line even masks wrinkles. Dab Éclat Lumière Highlighter Face Pen in Beige Rosé under eyes to eliminate dark circles. Pro Lumière foundation in Shell is perfect for sheer coverage. Complete the canvas with Translucent 1 Clair powder, and dust on Soleil Tan de Chanel bronzer in Terre Épice for a sun-kissed look.

Lips

To create a beautifully plump pout, choose Pink Sugar Le Crayon Lèvres lip pencil and Papeete Aqualumière lipstick. A hint of Petite Péche Glossimer in the center is perfection.

Chanel • Dillards, 3300 Bel Air Mall. 471-1551.

Brilliant Brunette

Jin Sobera, for Lancôme, drums up the drama of big, dark eyes and rich skin tones.

Eyes

Shimmer in copper tones, like Vue and Guest List Color Design eye shadows. Lashes
laden with mascara liven up the look for a formal wedding. Use less eyeliner to take it down a notch for a daytime event.

Skin

Teint Idole Ultra in Suede 2 lays a solid foundation, and the oil-free matte cuts down the shine. Apply Suede Dual Finish powder, and you’ll be ready for your close-up.

Lips

Go for simple, nude lips, with just a kiss of color, to keep the focus on your eyes. Pair Perfect Fig L’Absolu Rouge with Neutral Current La Laque Fever.

Lancôme • Dillards, 3300 Bel Air Mall. 471-1551.