The biggest skincare question I get from my brides is about how to prepare their skin for the BIG DAY.

This is the list I have compiled to help you put your best face forward and have the perfect canvas for your makeup artist:

DO’s

1. Cleanse
   • Cleansing your skin after a long day is crucial in removing all of the dirt that collects in your pores throughout the day, whether from being outside or the makeup that you apply on your skin. There are a ton in the market. A gel or an oil cleanser is my go to as it does not rub or tug on the skin. Please do not use makeup wipes to remove your makeup. A cleansing oil is best!
     • Oil Cleanser: Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
     • Best All Round Gentle Cleanser: First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser
     • Foaming Cleanser: Innisfree Sulfate-Free Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam
       
2. Exfoliate
   • Start with a very gentle exfoliant 2-3 times/week
   • The two that I recommend to start with are:
     • Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator
     • Tatcha Gentle Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder
     • Works best when pairing with a gentle cleanser as these are for exfolation only.
       • You can also double up and get a cleanser that has exfoliation in it:
         • Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser
           
3. Hydrate
   • Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! No matter what your skin type is, hydration is key to a flawless makeup base. You can find your skin type online and source products that are best suited to keep your skin hydrated.
   • Serums are an amazing way to add hydration to your routine, if you have the same day and night moisturizer. Some of my favourites:
     • Drunk Elephant B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
     • Fresh Rose & Squalane Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum
       
4. Protect
   • Sunscreen is your best friend. This is the number one protection against UV rays, that in every season can damage your skin and bring about pigmentation in the skin.
     • Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 Face Sunscreen with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide: This gives a great glow to the skin and is an absolute favourite on its own!
       • This brand has a number of different finishes as well and it comes in a variety of shades to match your skin tone