The question of why makeup artists don’t offer eyes-only service is often asked by brides and bridal parties, usually due to budgeting.
Reasons for offering a full-face application:
- Longevity and Guarantee: A professional makeup artist cannot guarantee the longevity of makeup they didn’t apply (foundation, etc.). They cannot be sure how well it will hold up or if their professional products will mesh well with what is already there.
- Camera-Readiness: The artist can’t predict the camera-readiness of makeup they didn’t do. Some non-professional products or application styles can be a poor color match, too shiny, sparkly, heavy, or dusty-dry for high-definition cameras and flash photography.
- Complexion is Key in Photos: While eye makeup enhances photos, complexion is the most important concern for an all-over application that looks good in photos. Most bridal party photos are pulled back far enough that the complexion stands out the most, and you want your skin to look beautiful and flawless.
- Bride’s Relaxation: The artist has seen firsthand how much more relaxed and happy everyone is when they don’t have to worry about their makeup on a chaotic wedding day. Many brides include beauty services as part of their gift to the bridal party for this reason.
Goal of the Artist: The goal is to make the bride look like a more enhanced version of herself, with a flawless, camera-ready face, to create a timeless image for photos.
We’d love to hear all about your celebration – the date, the vision, the beauty wish list that’s been living in your head (and your Pinterest boards). Once you inquire using this form, our team will follow up with a full pricing guide, additional beauty resources, and a custom quote tailored exclusively to you and your event. Prefer to talk things through in real time? Give the H&MU Hotline a ring to book a complimentary consultation, where we can chat details, explore possibilities, and begin crafting a beauty experience worthy of your day.
