The honeymoonis a time when you need to relax after the accelerated pace of wedding preparations.
However this does not mean that you would no longer need to pay particular attention to your appearance; you are still creating memories and want to look good for your new husband, your own personal expression and the
honeymoon photos.
Generally your make-up will be much lighter than that of your wedding and will vary from one activity to another.
During the day you will require a much more subdued style for general use which can also be played up for evening wear ... For those who are daring, consider tropical brights for that touch of the exotic.
GENERAL APPROACH
Aim to maintain the glow which you created for your wedding through to your honeymoon, so as to ensure continuity in the photos. Creating a light flush with blusher on your cheeks is an instant facial pick-me-up. Blend with a big brush for maximum effect. You don’t need to create cheekbones or other model type contours which are not really a part of you, the approach should be subtle to exemplify your fresh start in life. Sheer eye colour is very flattering in the tropics with two coats of mascara and a suitable shade of moisturising lip colour to enjoy your natural beauty.
BASIC TIPS
Tinted moisturizer is lighter to wear in a warm climate
Lining your lower eyes with white pencil creates a clear bright look which makes your eyes appear bigger
Bronzer is an extremely effective alternative to blusher in a tropical setting, especially teamed with lip gloss
Do use waterproof mascara, especially if you intend participating in water activities
Applying a lip foundation ensures that lipstick lasts longer
Remember to remove your makeup before going to bed regardless of how tired you are, it looks unsightly in the morning and is bad for your skin which needs to breathe and regenerate while you are sleeping
REMEMBER TO PACK BEAUTY ESSENTIALS
Nothing
is worse than being away from home and then finding that you forgot to pack your tried and trusted beauty products. These may be hard to replace in an unfamiliar environment and you may not have budgeted for such an occurrence.
Ensure you have travel sized portions of:
Shampoo and Conditioner
Cleanser and Moisturiser
Favourite Soap or Body wash
Sunscreen
Lip gloss and Lipstick
Waterproof Mascara
A sheer Foundation
Blusher/Bronzer
Eyeshadow
Make-up brushes
Q Tips
An all purpose Cold Cream
NUDE MAKE-UP STYLE
For island safari, exploring and other adventure activities, a good style to consider for a Caribbean get-away is the “Nude” look. This is a fresh, peachy, subtle style which appears barely-there and is universally flattering.
Too much make-up is uncomfortable if you are going to be outdoors all day in a warm climate.
The approach is to go for beige, peach, taupe and other natural shades which will blend to compliment your beauty in an understated, natural way.
NUDE STYLE TIPS
Avoid using too many shades in the overall look
Use transparent and light foundations
The main emphasis is in creating a naked looking lip while still using lip cosmetics. Achieve this by getting as close to your natural lip colour as possible
Pale skins suit pinks, peaches and flesh tones, darker skins are complimented by beige or creamy shades
Lip gloss works beautifully if you are having trouble finding the right tone
Avoid dark lip shades which would make the lips look too dramatic for this style
Be generous with the mascara to play up the pale lips
Remember that less is more for this approach, know when to stop
A great hat is the most attractive way to keep the sun off your face, when enjoying outdoor activities
in the tropics.
USING COLOURFUL BRIGHTS
It is often tempting to consider wearing vibrant parrot shades when in a tropical environment and the fact is that the glorious sunshine atmosphere allows you this option. Follow a few simple steps to ensure that the look is successful.
MAIN GUIDELINES
Simplicity rules … If you are using strong colour on the eyes keep the lips more demure so as not to appear over-painted
Use colour instead of black for a softer finish everywhere which would normally dictate the use of a standard black, like mascara and eye liner
Try not to clash too heavily your eye with your lip tone. Keeping the colours within the same basic shade category ensures a uniform look.
PLAYING WITH TONES
SEA SHADES
OF TURQUOISE & BLUE
Complimentary to all eye colours but play with the look to see which shade best suits your skin tone. You do not have to be bold with the colour if your personality is shy of strong pigment. A simple application of eyeliner or blue mascara can still give you that exotic touch.
MAJESTIC PURPLES & MAGENTAS
These are great shades for evening wear. Use them to create a classic smoky eye with a tropical expression. Enjoy varying shades for mascara and eye liner which you will find is actually a much softer effect than using black. Keep within rich shades to exemplify the tropical touch. Lilac is too cool a representation for this approach
RACY REDS & PINKS
Universally flattering, while these shades can effectively be used on the eyes, and cheeks they are more complimentary to the lips. A strong red lip look is amazing for evening.
TROPICAL CORALS & ORANGES
These tangy colours look fabulous in a warm environment, teamed with caribbean style clothing and accessories. Use to enhance and play up a tan or naturally dusky skin.
CITRUS GREENS AND YELLOWS
Sharp and summery these shades are very rich, adding sunshine beauty to the eyes but light skinned ladies should be cautious with the shades as this is a very bold look more suitable for olive or darker skin tones.
KEY TIPS
Cover dark circles: Strong colour can show up dark under-eye circles. Ensure that you get adequate rest to lessen the symptoms and use a lightweight, sheer concealer to mask. Apply eye base: Applying suitable eye base or foundation on lids will enable colours to maintain the appearance of their true shade. In addition the product will resist creasing in the warm weather. Leave out lip liner: Unless you can match exactly, the use of lip liner when using brights is not advisable as it can make your make-up appear overdone and dated. Be mindful of clothing: Too much noise in your apparel, heavily patterned fabrics, many vibrant shades and fussy detail can cause you to look clashed. Keep it simple for maximum effect. Decide that one feature in your presentation is going to be the star
