Beauty Bridal Countdown

We know wedding planning can be extremely overwhelming with hundreds of things to do and so many details to consider. In the midst of planning for your big day, we don’t want you to overlook any of your beauty needs - since after all, the bride is the star of the show and needs to look and feel her best!

GLOW’s bridal and beauty experts have condensed all things beauty into a simple 12 month Beauty Bridal Countdown Guide so you can look your best on your most photographed and memorable day. We are here to help guide you every step of the way, until your walk down the aisle!

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Why GLOW recommends mineral makeup!

Taking good care of your skin involves more than just your monthly in-spa treatments -it has a lot to do with the skincare and makeup products you invest in and use daily. You may be using the best skincare products, but are you using the best makeup products for your skin?

As makeup sits on your face all day and penetrates its surface, you aren’t helping your skin by using chemical filled makeup. That’s why dermatologists have always endorsed using mineral, pharmaceutical-grade makeup. Mineral makeup is made up of finely pulverised rock and sits on the skin but does not penetrate into your pores like regular makeup would.

As mineral makeup is more pure, it will not cause any skin irritation, sensitivity, or allergic reactions and is suitable for all skin types. Mineral makeup has the added benefits of protecting skin with issues such as acne, rosacea, melasma, etc. and is recommended for those with any sensitive skin concerns.

As acne-prone skin tends to produce more oil and therefore clogs your pores, it is important to use mineral makeup products that will not further penetrate into the pores. Mineral makeup products are great for those with rosacea as they will do the job of covering your redness without irritating the skin, as these products are chemical free. Furthermore, for those with a condition such as melasma, mineral makeup with SPF protection are staple products.

Ensuring your mineral makeup products have sun protection is an important factor in your skin care. Sun protection is essential to prevent ageing skin, as sun damage is a significant cause of wrinkles due to the loss of collagen from the sun.

A brand like Colorescience specializes in creating mineral makeup that is chemical-free, but also adds in the extra benefit of sun protection through micronized zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Colorescience creates a variety of makeup and skincare products, such as mineral powders, skin correctors, primers, and serums, all with SPF protection.

Some of the most popular Colorescience products GLOW Beauty Bar carries are the Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen, All Calm Redness Corrector, and the Even Up 3 in 1 Skin Protector, all perfect for those struggling with acne, rosacea, melasma, or any other similar skin condition. If you’re curious about the Colorescience line, we would be happy to answer any questions and make the best product recommendations for your skin type or skin concerns!

Glo Skin Beauty is another great makeup line, with award-winning mineral makeup -available for purchase at GLOW Beauty Bar. Every product in the mineral makeup line is talc-free, paraben-free, and cruelty-free. Glo makeup is manufactured with ultra-fine minerals in a triple-milled process to create formulations that enhance and protect even the most sensitive skin.

Here at GLOW we not only stress the importance of getting regular facials, but want to ensure every cosmetic you put on your skin, whether it’s skincare or makeup products, that they are the best quality with the best ingredients to treat and protect your skin!

Tips To Get You Ready For Your Wedding Day

Wedding planning can be fun, exciting and stressful all at the same time.  How do I want my hair to look? What makeup trend am I going for? How do I keep my skin glowing and soft for the big day? Wedding planning is so much more than choosing a venue, an invite list, and some tasty meal options.  That’s why we want to give you a few tips to help make sure you personally prepare yourself in the months leading up to your special day!

It’s important to treat your skin extra-well previous to your wedding.  Make sure you aren’t cheating your skin of the things it needs, like water, antioxidants and sun protection. In addition to your at-home skin routine, we suggest having a consultation with our medical aesthetician to find out what treatments and services are right for your skin type. As your wedding quickly approaches, customized facials are also a good idea for stressed out brides, as they’re an opportunity for you to focus on your areas of concern.  Once your day is less than a week away, we encourage brides to exfoliate and moisturize their body daily. Finally, we know this is a busy week filled with excitement and stress; however, never underestimate the power of beauty sleep.

While your skin receives the royal treatment, you might want to start thinking about which makeup style you want to wear for your wedding day.  Of course, this is a decision only you can make, but if you’re struggling coming to a firm conclusion, we can offer you our two cents. Here at GLOW Beauty Bar, we strongly believe that classic looks are classic for a reason. Pinterest and New York City’s Bridal Fashion Week are also great places to start when looking for some bridal inspiration.  They can keep you in the loop as to what this year’s wedding trends are.

As for 2019 trends, glowing skin is ALWAYS in, and the 2019 shows boldly let us know that this look will be a trend in the upcoming year.  Hair bows, again, are becoming another popular piece for brides and this year we can expect to see even more statement bows.

Designers and wedding stylists also predict that Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle’s iconic ‘undone bun look’ at her 2018 royal wedding will be seen much more in 2019.  Yay! Messy buns are finally a bridal trend? Well, kind of. These ‘undone’ styles may look effortlessly beautiful, but they are intentionally designed to be this way. Even if these styles are not as ‘effortless’ as they appear, intentionally messy or undone hair is on the rise for 2019.

Lashes are another beauty service that can make all the difference. We all want perfect lashes for the big day, but what about our pre-wedding events, like engagement photos, the Buck and Doe, or a bridal shower? We recommend Kasha strip lashes. They’re the perfect way to ensure beautiful lashes for all of those big moments. These lashes are customized to you, as they come in 10 different styles. However, that’s only one of the great things about them. The best part is they can easily be taken off and reapplied multiple times! Canadian and made from silk, these lashes are known for their durability and designed to give each bride 20 or more wears per set.  Come by GLOW Beauty Bar to check out which set of lashes would suit your style best. While we’re more than happy to apply the lashes for you, you can actually easily apply these lashes by yourself. Strip lashes by Kasha are the perfect solution to all your wedding day lash concerns.

Our last wedding tip is one brides can actually use on the day of their wedding. Brides are subject to a wide mix of emotions on your wedding day and we want to make sure you have the makeup to prepare you for that. It’s a good idea to keep our custom kits handy with you for when you want to touch-up. We believe powder and lipstick/lipliner are a must have when considering touch-ups. The best part is that the touch up kits are full size products customized just for you at your bridal trial.

We want you to look back on your wedding planning with happy memories and keep it as stress-free as possible. After all, this day is about you and your partner, but we hope we gave you some valuable tips to make this process easier.

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