well, i always wonder, how would i look as a bride.
i am quite dark skinned, and you know how the concept in pakistan is that white is pretty. Just to clarify i don’t have a complex or anything, i am happy with being dark.
But most of the bridal pics that i see, all those bride are light!
What do you think?
and another thing is that that i have acne marks on my cheeks. Does the BRIDAL makeup cover all that?..
i use mac concealer and foundation, but it doesnt like hide them fully…
anyways, what do you think?
if you want, before the wedding like a few months before - start using obaji. it supposedly removes scaring and evens out your skin. that may facilitate to give you that perfect glow. you can also tell the make up artist that you want that wet, dewy, jlo kind of bridal look. a great makeup artist will be able to give you exactly what you want and while she's putting the make up on you, will understand what the needs of the client are.
Almost all bridal pictures are photoshoped, not to mention the fact that most brides wear heavy makeup base (even the ones with perfect skin) as it is supposed to help with the video and photos; hence lighter, clear complexions.
i don’t have perfect skin - but you cant tell in my bridal pictures.
If you'd like to try something that's actually been proven to work, then I'd consult a cosmetic dermatologist, preferably one who specializes in ethnic skin. Monthly chemical peels, possibly combined with daily tretinoin creams will help smoothen out your skin's texture. This will be expensive, and it will take several months to take effect, and there will be many days where your skin will be dry, red, and peeling...but unlike a lot of the nonsensical things being sold at the makeup counter, it actually works.
