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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yes, You Can Actually Do Your Own Wedding Makeup—Every Single Step From a Newlywed Celebrity MUA
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Planning a wedding should be one of the most exciting times of your life. But more often than not, the process can get lengthy, stressful, and downright expensive. If the sight of a makeup artist's quote is enough to make you want to sell your car for a little extra cash (we know those florals were pricey), we have a comprehensive guide to wedding makeup from one of the pros—celebrity makeup artist Kirin Bhatty, who just celebrated her own wedding and glammed herself for the occasion. Bhatty's beauty portfolio is large and impressive, including Lorde, Auliʻi Cravalho, and Jenny Slate in her cohort of celebrity clientele. While her profession certainly makes DIY wedding makeup an easier feat, her step-by-step guide—including skincare prep, hair, and makeup—is here to make the process possible for you too. "I had a courthouse wedding, and in the spirit of keeping it simple and intimate, I wanted the morning to myself," Bhatty tells Who What Wear of her recent nuptials. "I know how hectic a glam-filled morning can be, and I really just wanted to keep it simple and peaceful. … I have always loved the ritual of getting ready, and the morning of my wedding felt so serene." Read on to get the full breakdown of Bhatty's rainproof wedding-day look that you can re-create at home or in the makeup chair. (Yes, it rained on her big day—no, her glam didn't budge.) First things first: Planning your makeup look to complement your dress and hair is paramount. "The best way to start is to have an idea of how you want to feel and the amount of touch-ups you want to do," Bhatty explains. "For me, I really wanted it to be easy and effortless, but I still wanted a little color on the lips and cheeks. I opted for a blurred lip look with a flowing blowout, and I felt at ease all day." It's common knowledge that brides do quite a lot of prep work to be the most radiant versions of themselves on their wedding days, but Bhatty is pulling back the curtains on exactly what a professional with *all* the industry connections leaned on before her big day. A nonnegotiable? The Triple Crown Royale facial from renowned celebrity esthetician Joanna Vargas the day before Bhatty's courthouse wedding. A storied pre–red carpet staple, this experience includes a mixture of microcurrent, microdermabrasion, and oxygen treatments to tighten and lift the skin while offering your complexion a lit-from-within radiance. "There's zero downtime, and since many of my clients prep [with this] before red carpets, I knew I would be in good hands," Bhatty explains. The MUA also relied on lymphatic-drainage treatments and an LED light bed to further firm and rejuvenate her skin, doing so "for months" with regular trips to Vargas's spa. She intensified her skincare routine by using the celebrity-loved Lyma Laser to "quell some hyperpigmentation" and started taking Nutrafol supplements months prior to bring her hair to its shiniest, fullest state for the courtroom ceremony. "I knew by doing this [that] my blowout would have the bounce I wanted," she explains. Bhatty also suggests getting into the hair salon close to the big day to shape your cut into something that best suits your wedding hairstyle. (She trusted celebrity hairstylist Derek Yuen for this step.) In accordance with South Asian bridal traditions, Bhatty had her henna done with New York–based henna artist Sabeen while simultaneously having her hair oiled with a serum from the Ayurvedic beauty brand Ranavat. "I tapped into my cultural know-how with my beauty rituals, and that felt very sacred," she muses. View Deal View Deal View Deal Congratulations, the big day is here! With this step starts your day-of glam, and Bhatty recommends beginning with hair. "I always go hair first, especially with a blowout, because I like to clip it up after it's dry for maximum volume," she states. Her perfect wedding blowout was achieved with Roz's Foundation line, which hydrates, cleanses, and balances the pH of your scalp and strands, before styling with the Shark FlexStyle and adding a touch of Sisley hair oil for extra shine. View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal Any good makeup artist will tell you that skincare prep is the key to flawless makeup application, and Bhatty started strong with the Joanna Vargas Eden Instant Lift Mask. Designed to deliver optimal, all-day hydration to your skin within just 15 to 20 minutes, this serum-soaked mask plumps and moisturizes the skin to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and revitalize the complexion. (For added glow, extract the leftover serum from the pouch and apply it to your neck and décolleté.) Another tip MUAs swear by? Starting with a hydrating lip product early enough that the formula can fully absorb by the last makeup step—typically lips. Bhatty trusted the $5 EOS Super Balm with this task. "Since I was planning on doing a blurred lip, this step was crucial in keeping my lips hydrated and chap-free," she explains. One light, hydrating smear of the iconic La Mer Moisturizing Cream was enough to seal in her simple skincare routine and have her complexion properly prepped for the most important part—makeup. View Deal View Deal View Deal With your skin properly prepped, you'll likely have all the radiance you need for a glowing wedding look. However, Bhatty kicked things up a notch by applying the Dior Forever Glow Star Filter before her foundation to "create a luminous veil" over her skin. "I wanted to glow today, and this always does the trick," she quips. To create a poreless, even base, Bhatty blended in the Ilia Skin Rewind Complexion Stick to offer a realistic, skin-finish look that enhanced her natural beauty while making her skin photo ready. "I love how flawless yet natural my skin looks this way," she comments. If you want to keep things as natural looking as possible on your wedding day, take a page out of Bhatty's book and forgo contour for a cool-toned blush instead. "I wanted to achieve a soft sculpt with just enough blush for a sweet, sun-kissed look," she muses. She started by sculpting her cheekbones with Violette_FR's Bisou Blush in a deep shade called Marnie and later stippled the poppy-pink Aïssa onto her cheeks—the dictionary definition of a blushing bride. Since this wedding look leans more natural than full glam, Bhatty completed her skin before moving onto eyes—starting with her brows. She perfected them with Bobbi Brown's Precise Waterproof Brow Pencil. "It's a perfect pencil for fine, hair-like strokes," she says. For a light wash of color on the eyelids, Bhatty swept on Clinique's High Impact Shadow Play in Rum + Cola, a caramel- and chocolate-toned pairing, using the cream shadow as a base and the deep-brown powder shadow "to create definition at the lash line." Creamy eye shadow sticks can offer longer-lasting wear than powder, which makes them great options for long wedding days. To intensify the eyes, Bhatty tight-lined with the Monika Blunder Eye Deal Brown Eyeliner Pencil before curling her lashes with the artist-loved Surratt eyelash curler, which "always ensures wide, opened eyes." She then darkened her lashes with two generous coats of the Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash Mascara, a tubing formula that the brand labels as Miami-proof for its resistance to smudging and flaking and ability to hold curled lashes for up to 12 hours. "[It's] a must for this rainy day," Bhatty describes. "Through tears of joy and lots of drizzle, my mascara didn't move." Her lips now fully moisturized, Bhatty completed her look with the following bride-approved lip combo. She lined her lips with Refy's Transfer-Proof Lip Sculpt in Rosewood, a romantic, warm pink, before delicately tapping the lip liner with her finger to prevent any harsh edges. "I was going for blurred, 'just been kissed' lips, so this liner was essential," she says. Her last piece of advice: Use the lipstick you reach for on most days—it's what looks best on you. This happened to be Amour Fou, a bright, sheer pink, from Violette_FR's Bisou Balm collection. "This is one of my signature lips I wear all the time; it always makes me feel bright without feeling like I have too much on," says Bhatty. "It is also so comfortable, so it was a natural choice for my wedding day." View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal For a bride who's been through it or the fiancée reading this, is there anything you wish you did differently and anything you're glad you did? I wish I had grabbed an anti-humidity spray because it rained on my wedding day! They say it's good luck, so I'll take a little bit of frizz for that. I also made sure I had a signature fragrance—I wore Tocca Brigitte, which they don't make anymore but I wish they would bring back! It's a bottle I held onto for years just for this special time in my life. I also had a really great playlist prepared to get ready! What would you recommend to anyone doing their own wedding makeup before the big day? I would highly recommend test-driving your day-of products before the actual day. Knowing how your lip, cheek, mascara, hair, etc. will perform is ideal to have a foolproof day where you're only worried about you and your spouse on that day. Are there any wedding beauty trends on the horizon that 2025 brides should know about? For 2025 brides, I think you'll be seeing lots of luminous, highlighted skin; pouty, drawn-on lips that are a more natural shape with nude-toned liners; and lots of beautiful pops of blush. I think beauty trends for brides will involve investing in skin treatments, body treatments, hair… lots of prep to make sure you shine on your big day and that you feel confident. For brides, I think the biggest trend is not following them! You want to be classic [for your wedding day] and the best version of yourself. You want your photos to be timeless. I think the most beautiful bridal trends focus on beautiful skin and a makeup application that will withstand the test of time. You never want to look back and wish you had looked more like yourself on such an important day.
WIRED
21-05-2025
- Health
- WIRED
The Lyma Laser Offers a Clinical-Grade Laser Treatment—at Home
If the Lyma Laser hasn't already made it onto your socials, it's only a matter of time. This much-hyped portable cold-laser device is the latest beauty tool to feature in many a celeb skin-care routine and is designed for use at home or on the go. Promising to improve wrinkles, fade scars and pigmentation, and pretty much transform your skin, the Lyma Laser can tackle a host of skin concerns without a needle or bulky LED face mask. The standard Lyma Laser (with 8-cm² treatment lens) was launched in 2020, while the larger, more enhanced Lyma Laser PRO version with a 30-cm² treatment lens for both face and body has just dropped stateside. And the A-listers are loving it. Hailey Bieber is reported to use the Lyma Laser as part of her pre-Met Gala skin prep to get glowing results, while Carey Mulligan bought one as an Oscars present to herself, praising its effectiveness at fading a scar between her eyes. With such positive feedback online, I was keen to try out the Lyma Laser on my tired mom-life skin, as who doesn't want flawless-looking skin? The Lyma is unlike anything else on the market. Founded by former journalist Lucy Goff, the Lyma Laser is the first FDA-cleared, clinical-grade cosmetic laser for home use. The technology was originally developed as a medical laser in a research unit to heal injuries such as degenerated cartilage, torn tendons, and respiratory inflammation. But one positive side effect was noticed: As the laser reached the damaged tissue inside, it visibly transformed the skin and reversed the signs of aging. And so Lyma was born. But this high-tech spec comes at a price. Both jowl-tightening Lyma devices have jaw-dropping prices to boot—at the time of writing, the Lyma Laser costs $2,695, while the Lyma Laser PRO is $5,995. Keen to see if I could notice a visible improvement to my complexion, I tried the Lyma Laser on my face for 12 weeks. Simply Glide or Hold The portable cordless Lyma Laser is different from anything I've tried before. It uses a 500-milliwatt 'cold-laser' beam at a wavelength of 808 nanometers (near infrared) to promote cellular regeneration across 8 square centimeters of skin. To use the laser, you simply glide the tip across the contours of your face and neck or hold it in place in a problem area for three minutes at a time. The device comes in a luxurious black box, complete with its own USB charging dock, information booklet, cleansing sponges, a carry pouch, and a 30-day supply of the Lyma Oxygen Mist and Oxygen Glide, which are designed to work alongside the laser to optimize results. A copper membership card is also included so you can activate your warranty and join the LYMA Power Circle, a members' portal for consultations and classes. Before I started using the Lyma Laser, I jumped on a Zoom call with the Lyma Concierge, which is a service the brand offers to all its customers. The Lyma representative (with beautifully flawless skin) offered advice to get me started. She suggested that for the first 12 weeks, I divide my face into four sections and glide the laser across each section for three minutes at a time. I could also simply place the laser over problem areas for a few minutes. After 12 weeks, she suggested dropping down to using the laser four times a week. After just a week, I should expect to see an immediate glow, but with consistent use for 12 weeks and more, I should be able to see more significant changes to my wrinkles, skin elasticity, crow's feet, and jowls. Feeling a little self-conscious but excited to get going, I charged the device for four hours, applied the Oxygen Mist and Glide (containing active stabilized oxygen) to my skin, and set to work with the laser. Noticeable Results in One Week My first week using the laser was novel, and I enjoyed the ritual of washing my face, applying the gel, and using the laser wherever I was—in bed, in front of the TV, or even in the kitchen while waiting for the kettle to boil. I've tried LED face masks in the past, and while both are designed to improve skin, the Lyma laser uses a different technology than the LED face mask, which uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to penetrate the skin on a shallow level, typically reaching the epidermis and upper dermis. The Lyma's near-infrared laser penetrates more deeply, reaching the hypodermis, being absorbed by the mitochondria, and boosting cell energy. I like how discreetly you can use this laser. It can conveniently be used both under or over makeup. While it's good to leave the gel on for as long as possible to get the full moisturizing benefits, I found it too sticky, so I removed it after each session. While using the laser, I made sure not to apply pressure or pull the skin and worked my way across my facial lymphatic system to 'drain out toxins.' In my second month, when the gel had run out, I was happy to switch to using my regular face creams and facial oil, which I think worked just as well with the laser. Replacement bottles of the 40-milliliter Oxygen Mist and 50-milliliter Oxygen Glide are sold in pairs for $175.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The LED masks and anti-wrinkle devices which beauty experts Caroline Hirons and Sarah Chapman actually use
If you want skin that truly sings, be prepared for the work. The homework, that is. Here six skin experts reveal the at-home tech that they can't live without. Dija Ayodele, Skin specialist and author of Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide 'FaceLite's LED mask promotes skin healing, especially for those prone to inflammatory breakouts and subsequent hyper-pigmentation that skin of colour is more susceptible to.' FaceLite LED Face Mask, £299 ( Katharine Mackenzie Paterson, Aesthetician and founder of KMP Skin 'At-home tech is a luxury, but a hit of LED at home can be great for calming skin and returning it to glorious form. I really rate the Déesse Pro Sculpta. It has Radio Frequency, LED and microcurrent in one device. If money is no object I tend to recommend The DERMALUX Flex , which delivers salon results in the comfort of home.' Déesse Pro Sculpta, £499 ( and DERMALUX Flex, £1999 ( Sarah Bradden, Cosmetic Acupuncturist and healer 'I have seen great results using the Lyma Laser both at home and the clinic. The medical-grade, near infra-red 500mW laser delivers a powerful, polarised light, stimulating bio-transformational cellular renewal.' Lyma Laser, £1,999 ( Sarah Chapman, Celebrity facialist and brand founder 'My steamer's nano-sized steam particles are rich in negative ions that penetrate skin more effectively than regular steam, helping to loosen blocked pores.' Sarah Chapman Pro Hydro-Mist Steamer, £138 ( Dr Sophie Shotter, Aesthetic doctor and founder of Illuminate Skin Clinics 'The Dermalux Flex is one of my faves because it doesn't need me to use it every day (twice a week is fine), but it delivers clinically effective LED therapy which helps to stimulate collagen production in the skin. Many people can't find the time for daily, so this is ideal.' DERMALUX Flex, £1999 ( Caroline Hirons, Skin expert and founder of Skin Rocks 'Currentbody's silicone LED Light Therapy Face Mask is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture. The only drawback is you have to use it regularly or you might as well flush your cash down the loo.' £399 (
