Bridal beauty we can all fall for

Prime: Ensure you have the best canvas for make-up

Laura Mercier, the make-up artist, also known as the queen of good skin, has just re-formulated and re-launched her range of Primers from £32. Expect even better skin-friendly, silicone-free concoctions that come in different finishes: Pure Canvas Primer in ‘Illuminating’ adds a non-sparkly luminosity and enhances tired skin.‘Hydrating’ safeguards the face from feeling dry and taut, while the ‘Blurring’ version helps to extend make-up wear by controlling oil and also has a soft-focus effect. All help to prime the way for a brighter complexion while ensuring wedding make-up looks lasts that bit longer.

Base: Celebrity-approved foundation

There’s a reason Meghan Markle wore this on her wedding day; the Dior Face and Body Foundation, £29, is a liquid foundation that's entirely buildable, so you get the exact and correct coverage for your skin style. At the same time, the formula is also sweat-resistant and waterproof so perfect for high-summer soirées. Find your ideal product here with the handy shade-finder tool.

​Top tip

Apply foundation with a flat brush all over, then use a sponge or fingers to blend. Repeat if necessary to build more coverage.

Eyes: Primer

Make-up artists agree that the NYX Professional Make-up Proof It! Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer, £6, is one of the best eye bases around. It ensures your shadow and liner won’t budge and can withstand emotional outbursts and drizzle (both highly likely – especially when it comes to British weather.)

​Mascara: How to create fluttery lashes

For a doe-eyed look, bigger lashes are a must. Try Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Eyes Waterproof Mascara, £25.50. This is the product that Miranda Kerr used on her wedding day and it creates a fluttery lash that won’t flake or run.

​Top tip

Use a 'wiggling' motion at the root of your lashes and then drag towards the outer eye area – this will disperse the product where it’s needed and open up the eyes.

​Eyeshadow: Bridal eye make-up

Meghan Markle’s go-to shadow selection was the Dior Eye Palette in 001 Warm Neutrals, £38. These are pigment-rich, but easy to apply and will last longer than your average budget-blend.

​Blush: Rose-tinted flush

The trend for a subtle flush and natural bridal make-up comes down to a healthy-looking blush. Go rosy with the product Priyanka Chopra’s make-up artist used – the Marc Jacobs Air Blush Soft Glow Duo in Kink and Kisses, £28; it adds a subtle pretty pink hue to cheeks.

Blush: Bronzy-peach

A bronzer option was chosen by Amal Clooney, whose softly, softly tan-toured version was courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury’s masterstrokes and her Filmstar Bronze and Glow, £49.

Lips: The best-selling products

Nobody wants a flaky pout on their wedding day, so invest in some smart lip products before the big event – click here to find the best.

Meghan Markle and Mandy Moore wore this product on their wedding day and there are plenty of takers for everyday wear too. According to data, six Dior Addict Lip Glow, £28 sell every minute worldwide – so it has been thoroughly tried and tested. Why we love it? It reacts slightly to the pH levels in the skin of your lips so you get a dose of custom-blended colour in the bridal-friendly hue of your choice: coral, pink, berry and lilac shades in matt and glossy finishes.

To finish? Invest in a setting spray

Ensure you’re not continually touching up throughout the day by keeping everything in place: apply a little powder all over and then mist with Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, from £10. In five seconds flat, the gentle spray puts all make-up on lock-down and lasts for hours without it settling in lines and crevices. Plus, it makes it transfer-resist, so you don’t cheek-kiss your maquillage away.