On the day

The big day’s here -- it’s time to put your bridal beauty plan into practice

Take a deep breath, sit in front of the mirror and start pouting. You’re going to look like a star, with the help of beauty expert Beatrice Aidin...

Getting ready

• Try not to wear make-up the day or evening before the wedding in order to let your skin breathe.
• Hang a Do Not Disturb sign outside your room while you get ready and switch off your phone -- your hairdresser and make-up artist should not be distracted.
• Remember to have your hair done before your make-up: you don't want your hair sticking to your lipstick or the brush scraping your foundation...
• Attention all maids of honour -- make room for the bride's cosmetic essentials in your bag -- powder, cover-up, lipstick and mascara plus mineral water spritz and tissues.

Making your looks last

• Your make-up should last the entire day, and it definitely shouldn’t be worn on your dress. Try these top tips for real staying power:
• Use a scarf over your face when changing so nothing rubs off from your face onto your dress.
• Pick an oil-free foundation that repels oil to make it last longer.
• Get yourself some primer to dab under eye make-up and keep shadow on.
• Pick a long-lasting lipstick that doesn't come off -- on you or your groom.
• Stock up on waterproof mascara, and hand it round -- you just know you’ll cry...
• Top it all off with a make-up sealant fixer spray used in the theatre; it’s water-resistant and keeps make-up on. Plus it’s perfect for covering up tattoos, should you need to. Just cover with foundation and powder and seal.
• If you’re going for fake tan, test your skin tone against your dress.
• Fill in nasty orange tan marks on skin with an instant temporary tanning spray.
• In the evening, your make-up artist may come back to top you up -- and do your nails again if you're Victoria Beckham!

End of the day

• When it’s all over, take off that face. You don't want to look like a panda in the morning. Cleansing wipes are a quick and easy way to do this.
• If you're nervous about your husband seeing you in bed without your make-up -- or you just can’t be bothered -- there are several brands of make-up available that you can wear in bed. How’s that for lazy?

Emergency!

• If you get a last minute-spot, ask your beautician to squeeze it and use tea tree oil to help shrink it.
• Lavender oil on your pillow will help you sleep if you're restless at night.
• Looking a bit tired? Splash cold water on your face for an instant complexion brightener.
• Cucumber slices or cool-eye pads can calm down puffy eyes.
• Use glue-on nails if your Frenchie goes wrong on the day.

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