Why Traditional Liquid or Cream Foundation is the Best Choice for Your Wedding Day

Your wedding day look should be perfect, and you want to make sure that you get the best results for your special day. While airbrush makeup is often marketed as a long-lasting solution, it may not be the best choice for your wedding day. Instead, liquid or cream foundation can provide the same coverage and longevity as airbrush makeup with more flexibility in terms of desired finish. Here’s why you should opt for liquid or cream foundation on your wedding day.

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Makeup & Hair by Nicole Fae

Benefits of Traditional Liquid or Cream Foundation

Traditional liquid or cream foundations offer several benefits that airbrush makeup doesn’t provide. These include more control over the coverage level and finish, as well as more variety in terms of product types. For example, you can use long-wearing waterproof formulas that will last all day without fading or transferring onto your clothing. I should know….I have my own makeup line that offers such a thing. They also come in matte, dewy, and other finishes so you can choose the look that suits your skin type best. Additionally, these formulas provide excellent coverage without looking cakey and dry like some airbrushes can appear when set with powder. Not to mention that airbrush makeup only really looks good on youthful skin. Mom is not going to be happy with the way that she looks if we make her look…..old. To learn more about my Hi-Def Foundation, click here.

Another benefit of using traditional liquid or cream foundation is that it allows your makeup artist to customize the color precisely to match your exact skin tone. This ensures a natural-looking finish without any harsh lines around the face or neck area where different shades of makeup might meet. After working with several different airbrush lines over the last 17 years, I can tell you that I have never been satisfied with the colors that airbrush lines offer. If you're planning your wedding day look and still don’t believe me, try scrolling through celebrity makeup artists' YouTube tutorials or Instagram feeds. You'll be surprised to find that virtually none of them use an airbrush machine - which just goes to show that traditional techniques are still top-of-the-line for achieving a beautiful bridal glow!

When You Hire a Makeup Artist...

When hiring a makeup artist for your wedding day, remember that you are paying for their expertise and skill—not their products! Unless you have a sensitivity, don’t worry about what brands they prefer to work to with because they know what is best for bridal so that you get the perfect result on your big day. Even if they prefer airbrush makeup over traditional foundations, it never hurts to ask about both options before making a decision either way so that you know exactly what you’re getting into. Whats more important to ask is about how long each type of (their) makeup will last on the day of your wedding—it could make all the difference in terms of whether it will be worth investing in one versus another.

When deciding which type of foundation is right for your wedding day, consider all the benefits traditional liquid and cream foundations have to offer--from customizable finishes and waterproofing capabilities to greater control over coverage level and avoiding unpleasant surprises upon application--they should definitely be at the top of your list! Make sure to discuss all possible options with your professional artist before committing so that together you can decide what best suits both their skillset and yours! Remember - when hiring a professional artist - it's not just about their products - it's about their knowledge and experience as well! Have fun planning out every detail from head-to-toe for this special occasion! Good luck!