We all swooned over the stunning photos of Gemma and Richie McCaw’s wedding – and now we’re revealing exactly how you can recreate her beautiful bridal makeup, with the help of her very own makeup artist Briar Howard who did the bride and bridesmaids’ looks on the big day.
With natural peachy tones, a golden glow and a focus on subtly-smokey eyes – Gemma’s bridal look was classic, sophisticated and timelessly elegant.
For a full list of the products used in this look, see below.
Skincare:
Cleanser – Essano Rosehip Micellar Water
Moisturiser – Essano Rosehip Facial Moisturiser
Primer – MAC Strobe Cream
Skin:
Foundation – MAC Studio Fix lightly buffed on with a MAC brush #159.
Briar’s top tip: “Duo hair brushes blend the foundation on a lot more easier and smoother.I personally love studio fix for weddings as it looks flawless when applied properly and lasts all day through to the night.”
Concealer – MAC Pro Concealer Palette
Powder – MAC Mineralise
Briars top tip: “I suggest a heavier foundation with a lighter mineral powder to set it as it leaves the skin with a beautiful satin finish so the skin doesn’t reflect a white matte look, especially in photos.”
Contour – Anastasia Bevelery Hills Powder Contour Kit
Blush – MAC Melba and Mineralise Warm Soul
Highlight – MAC Soft and Gentle
Brows
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Palette
Briar’s top tip:” This is a must have for any working makeup artist!”
Brow Gel – MAC Clear Set
Eyes:
Base – MAC Paintpot Groundwork
Briar’s top tip: “This is essential for any look! Paint pots help the eyeshadow stay especially when the eyelid gets oily throughout the day.”
Eyeshadow – Kylie Cosmetics Bronze palette
EyeShadow Pigment – Kylie Cosmetics in Copper
Eyeliner – L’Oréal Fluidline in black
Mascara – Marc Jacobs
Lips:
Briar’s top tip: Prime the lips with Mac Lip conditioner at the beginning of the makeup application when applying skincare. This gives time for the lip conditioner to smooth any dry lips which helps lipstick and lip liner not only stay on but look clean and flawless.”
Lip liner – MAC Rosy Rim lip liner
Briar’s top tip: This liner is essential for helping any lipstick or gloss last longer as well as shaping the lips. You can slightly over draw the lips for a fuller plumper look!”
Lipgloss – Kylie Cosmetics KoKo Collection gloss
Briar’s top tip: “Finish the look with some MAC fix plus spray to set the makeup and refreshen the skin!”
Brushes used: MAC #159, #129, #168, #217, #224 and #210
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