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Forresters Beauty Salon, Tilehurst
Beauty Treatments At Forresters
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Focus: Beautiful Brides To Be
For many of us, our wedding day is the most important day of our lives. You’re the centre of attention amongst the largest gathering of friends and family you’re ever likely to have together in one place again and every detail of the day has been meticulously planned
The photographer and videographer have been booked and there will be hundreds more snaps taken of you by guests throughout the day. The pictures will be treasured by you - and everyone else - for the rest of your life
So, of course, you want to be looking your jaw-droppingly gorgeous best. The key to looking good is feeling good, and that is all about confidence
A little bit of pampering makes us all feel special and one of the most luxurious of all beauty treatments is having your make up professionally applied. Which is why so many brides choose to have an expert prepare their face for the big day
Not only does it take away the stress of having to apply your own make up, you also, of course, benefit from the expertise of a professional who knows all the products and application techniques guaranteed to make your make up last - and keep you looking good - all day
At Forresters, we provide a full wedding day make up service, which includes a trial in advance of your special day and, of course, application on the day
At your trial, we will consult with you to establish your make up preferences and together, we will decide on a look that will enhance your natural beauty to ensure you are no less than stunning when all eyes are on you on your big day
Using Clarins products, our beauty therapist will work closely with you during the trial to ensure only the best and most suitable colours and make up textures are used for your skin type and colouring, taking your likes, preferences and even the colour scheme of your wedding into account. And when you are satisfied, we will recreate the look on your wedding day to ensure you are picture-perfect all day long
For more information on our Wedding Trial and Wedding Day Make Up package, or to book, call 0118 9455223 or simply drop into the Forresters Beauty Salon at 203A Halls Road, Tilehurst, Reading RG30 4PT
Of course, some brides will prefer to apply their own make up on the day so for those of you intent on polishing your own look, we’ve put together this guide to help you achieve stunningly beautiful make up for your wedding day
The key to wedding make up is to keep it light, fresh and natural if you want to look your radiant best
You also want your make up to last all day. Layering products designed to match your skin type is the best way to achieve a long-lasting look
Start with a primer. Used after your usual moisturiser, this prepares the skin for the application of make up, giving you a smooth canvas with which to work
Clarins Instant Light Complexion Perfector glides on easily and gives a smooth and even base for a flawless finish
Its illuminating formulation leaves skin looking naturally smooth in any light and helps your make up stay put
Next, apply a carefully-chosen foundation
While you want a base that will look amazing in photographs and lasts, the last thing you want is a caked-on look
Clarins Everlasting Foundation SPF 15 has long-hold staying power and stays true yet has a lightweight texture that makes it comfortable to wear
The last thing you want is for your photographs to be spoiled by shadows so use an undereye concealer to banish dark circles
Clarins Instant Light Perfecting Touch catches the light to brighten shadowy areas and illuminate the face for natural-looking radiance
For extra staying power, swirl a brush over a pressed powder (Clarins Powder Compact gives a flawless natural finish) and sweep a light covering over the entire face to set your base before adding blush. A rosy shade suits most complexions and is perfect for brides. Powder gives a soft look and is easily built up. Sweep Clarins Powder Blush Compact in Rose on the apples of the cheeks for a fresh and beautiful glow. It even comes with its own brush making it perfect for slipping into your bridesmaid’s bag for easy touch-ups
For truly bewitching eyes, keep it natural. Powder colours in natural or earthy shades blended around the eyes will look so pretty. Achieve stunning eyes with Clarins Gold Attraction Eye Quartet and Liner Palette, which incorporates a dark brown powder eyeliner for an intense, captivating look that is less harsh than an eyeliner pencil
Although a waterproof mascara is often recommended for weddings, most of us have a favourite mascara. Clarins has an ingenious product that allows you to waterproof your existing mascara. Double Fix’ Mascara is a clever transparent sealer that acts as a raincoat for lashes, ensuring that your mascara won’t budge, come rain or shine - or tears. What’s more, it can also be used to tame unruly brows
Lip ServiceA pretty, natural shade is ideal for lips and gloss is perfect for a fresh, youthful look, while also being convenient for touch ups throughout the day. Clarins Gloss Appeal comes in 11 super-flattering shades and will keep lips plumped, hydrated and smooth
And Finally…To finish, spritz the entire face with Clarins Fix’ Make-Up for added staying power. Not only does it ensure make up stays the distance, it also revives radiance, brightens the complexion and controls shine
Clarins products are available to buy in-salon at Forresters, 203A Halls Road, Tilehurst, Reading RG30 4PT
