Beauty

Massarat Misbah

Musarrat Misbah, a veteran beauty professional, founder of Depilex and Smileagain Foundation, shares her bridal beauty experience with Sana Zehra

What is your take on Bridal makeup?

It’s a special day for any bride. She should look beautiful and feel comfortable.

What is one beauty trick you swear by?

Preparation of one’s skin before applying the foundation is very important.

What are the current beauty trends making a run around?

Brushed out brows and vibrant statement colours are on point.

What are the three makeup items one should not leave home without?

Compact powder

Clear brow gel

Highlighter

How can a bride have beautiful skin?

A consistent regime is the key. A good start is investing in a professional range of facial products to use at home, regular appointments with your skin therapist and a treatment plan for your hair. Always remember to drink a lot of water.

How has makeup evolved in the last few years?

The makeup industry is an ever changing and evolving one. Trends that were making the rounds three months ago have changed already into something new. Makeup and beauty professionals need to continuously further themselves to keep up and evolve with the industry

What is most important thing for brides to remember for their wedding day makeup?

Relax it’s your big day. Let the professionals do their job. The bride should enjoy her day.

How would you describe your signature look and what is it about your style that sets you apart from other makeup artists?

M extensive experience!

Do you have any favourite makeup products?

MM Silk Foundation—It’s made for the Pakistani climate, skin type and skin tone. Most importantly, it’s made up of pure ingredients.

Fatima Nasir

Freelance makeup artist and fashion stylist, Fatima Nasir shuttles back and forth between Lahore and London. An expert in taking the client’s history and gauging her personality, she then converts it into a memorable visual experience. Fatima does beauty, bridal, editorial, creative, avant garde, high fashion, television, film, commercial, billboard ad, catalogue, runway, stage, special effects, body painting and red carpet makeup. A very comprehensive list in all! Sana Zehra gets Fatima Nasir to share bridal makeup trends with us

What is your take on bridal makeup?

It’s great to see brides opt for natural looks instead of excessive, over-the-top makeup looks. Women are more confident and want to look their natural best. Less is more.

What is one beauty trick you swear by?

I always do the eye makeup first. It’s easier to clean up the mess from eyeshadow and glitter fallout.

What are the top current beauty trends?

Minimalist makeup, healthy glowing skin, lip, cheek and eye tints.

What are the three makeup items one should not leave home without?

Mascara

Tinted lip-balm

Tinted moisturiser

How can a bride get beautiful skin?

Hydrate, moisturise, get at least 7 hours of sleep daily and keep stress to a minimum. It’s amazing how good your skin can look from just following a basic and easy self-care routine.

How has makeup evolved in the last few years?

There are far more (too many!) products available for each and every skin type; the possibilities are endless. It’s great because you have more options, but people can also get confused about what to use.

What is the most important thing for brides to remember for their wedding day makeup?

Moisturise your skin at least twice a day in the week leading up to the wedding and don’t stress yourself out. There’s nothing more beautiful than healthy glowing skin.

How would you describe your signature look and what is it about your style that sets you apart from other makeup artists?

My skin work is beautiful; a natural look with a dewy finish and everything blended to perfection.

Do you have any favorite makeup products? We’d love to hear!

I’m a huge fan of Becca Cosmetics. The brand’s pressed and liquid highlighters are a must-have for all makeup artists out there.

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