“Begin thinking about your beauty plans ahead of time,” says Lilly Rivera of BridalGal. “It’s important to feel that you are able to communicate with your beauty and hair professionals. Schedule hair and makeup trials early in your planning so you are happy with the outcome. In addition, develop a skin care routine to prepare and maintain a healthy complexion for your wedding day.

“I prep the skin by exfoliating and then moisturizing,” says Lilly. For a flawless, smudge and shine-resistant look, she airbrushes water-based foundation by Kett Cosmetics on Evelin’s skin. A translucent finishing powder from BridalGal cosmetics is applied to set the foundation.

Lilly applies concealer and translucent powder, using tones of satin beige to highlight Evelin’s lids and brow bone. Earthy plum on the outer corner enhances definition and elongates her eyes. “With a shading technique I apply a dark brown/black eye color and blend it into the lash line, giving the illusion of having an abundance of lashes and a more defined lash line,” says Lilly.

To give the eyelashes extra lift, Lilly uses a heated lash curler and black waterproof mascara. Next, she applies a sheer satin pink blush on the apples of Evelin’s cheeks and a highlighter on her cheekbones for a healthy glow. A plum lip liner and Sheer Pink Gloss from BridalGal cosmetics gives lips a fresh, crisp, and natural look.

To give Evelin a romantic and elegant look, medium hot rollers are used to create big curls and soft waves. Her hair is placed half up and the rest is left down to frame her face.

Lilly, a certified makeup artist and licensed esthetician with over 20 years experience in the cosmetics, beauty, and bridal industry, educates brides on the importance and connection between skin care and their final makeup look.