Summary: Powder makeup keeps your foundation in place, which is essential for the wedding day. Learn how to apply powder for bridal makeup in this free video on wedding day makeup.
Sonja Gjokaj is a Boston-based makeup artist with experience in makeup for production assignments as well as individual on-site makeup services. Some of Gjokaj's most recent clients...read more
"The third step would be to powder her face so the foundation will set. The bride is probably going to have a long, long day ahead of her. So, you really want the makeup to last. Powder essentially blocks perspiration. Most people tend to get shiny in the t-zone. You want to make sure that the powder also really matches the undertones of your skin. Don't use anything that will make you look too chalky or too dark. And you really, really want to be careful to not use too much product because then it can sit into maybe fine lines around the lips and the eyes. So really just, I always call this a little bit of a quick dusting, we don't want to cake it on too much here. So just where people tend to get shiny, again, most likely the t-zone, the bridge of the nose. And just liberally apply the powder all over the face. And even perhaps blend a little into the neck area. "
eHow Article: Apply Powder for Bridal Makeup