Top 3 Makeup Mistakes, and How a Makeup Lesson Helps Fix Them
When it comes to makeup, most of us pick things up as we go; tips from friends, online tutorials, or simply doing what feels familiar. But if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought “something’s not quite right”, you’re not alone. Even the most beauty-savvy among us can fall into common habits that don’t quite suit our features or our skin.
That’s where a personalised makeup lesson can make all the difference. If you’re a bride-to-be and doing your own wedding makeup, you want to feel confident, comfortable, and like the best version of yourself on your wedding day. Learning a few tailored techniques in advance can help you get the most from your makeup bag, avoid last-minute stress, and create a look that truly reflects your natural style.
Here are three of the most common mistakes brides make with makeup, and how a 1 to 1 makeup lesson can help you avoid them.
Wearing the Wrong Foundation Shade
Foundation is supposed to even out your complexion and enhance your natural glow, but when the shade’s even slightly off, it can have the opposite effect. Wearing a foundation that’s too pink, too yellow, too dark or too light can create harsh lines around the jaw, mask your natural skin tone, or leave you looking washed out in photos.
Why does it happen? Usually, it’s down to guesswork in shop lighting, using online swatches, or sticking with the same product even as your skin changes through the seasons.
How a lesson helps:
A 1 to 1 makeup lesson gives you expert advice on how to find your perfect shade, not just for your skin tone, but your undertone too. You’ll learn how to test foundation properly, how to adjust for time of year, and which textures work best for your skin type. For brides especially, this means no surprises on the day, and a radiant, seamless finish that looks just as beautiful in real life as it does in photos.
Applying Too Much Product
It’s easy to think more makeup equals better results, but often, the opposite is true. Too much foundation, concealer or powder can lead to a heavy, cakey finish, especially if products aren’t layered or blended properly. Similarly, applying strong eyeshadow or heavy contour can overpower your features and look unnatural, particularly in daylight or high-resolution photos.
For brides who want a soft, fresh-faced finish, this can be particularly frustrating. You want to enhance your features, not hide them.
How a lesson helps:
During a 1 to 1 lesson, you’ll learn how to apply just enough product to look radiant without feeling overdone. From lightweight foundations to subtle eyeshadow techniques, it’s all about letting your skin breathe while still looking polished and put together. You’ll also learn which tools to use, how to layer products without build-up, and how to create that coveted ‘you, but elevated’ bridal look.
Using the Same Look for Every Occasion
When you find something that works, it’s tempting to stick with it. But your everyday routine might not give you the finish, or the staying power, you need for your wedding day. Perhaps you always reach for the same soft brown eyeshadow, or avoid lipstick because you’re unsure about shades.
Brides often tell us they want to look like themselves, but the very best version. That means refining your go-to routine, not reinventing it.
How a lesson helps:
A personalised makeup lesson gives you the chance to explore how to elevate your usual makeup without going too far. You’ll learn how to enhance your features for the camera and the aisle, how to adapt your look for different lighting, and how to make sure everything lasts from morning to night. It’s still very much you, just with a little extra glow and confidence.
How a One-to-one Makeup Lesson Can Transform Your Bridal Look
A professional makeup lesson isn’t about changing your face or learning trends, it’s about understanding what suits you and how to make it work for your big day. With my expert guidance, you’ll leave feeling calm, capable, and excited about your wedding look, whether you’re doing your own makeup or simply want to feel more confident in the events around your wedding day.
Contact me and let’s have a chat about your personalised 1 to 1 makeup lesson. You can also check out my natural makeup digital guide.
