Today we’re talking about skincare! With all the worries for your big day your skin is one issue that I can try to help with! I’ve tried and tested the 2 products I’m recommending today and hope to blog more fab products in future.
How will I look on my wedding day is one of the top questions in a bride’s mind. Some of the big worries I hear a lot is, “will I suffer from breakouts” “will I look overtired”? And another popular question here in the sunny (and often hot) Provence and French Riviera in the South of France; “Will I be shiny after a long ceremony?”.
So here we go ladies, a few fab products I have found, tested and can fully recommend!
Sampar is a fabulous French brand. I hadn’t heard of them before going into Sephora and I have to admit I was lured in to looking at their products because of the pretty pink box. (Yes, packaging DOES matter to us ladies!)
creative product shot is a must
From their packaging “Prodigal Pen and its 8 essential oils (cinnamon, lavender, savory, thyme, oregano, rosemary, cloves and sage) eliminate blemishes, leaving no trace behind. This savvy and sumptuous accessory zeros in on targeted zones to clear and alleviate irritations.”
Besides the pretty pink box, it’s packaged as a tiny but not too small little roll on pen. It’s cute, easy to store and even better it actually works!
Another FAB product from Sampar and again a packaging win! The Sampar Mattifying Face Paper. From their site “Don’t leave home without it! Instantly and discreetly lift away unwanted shine at any time of day with Blotting Paper.”
So again, cute, easy to carry around packaging and fantastic to have on hand for your wedding day, especially if it’s in the summer!
I didn’t get any kick back for this review (I wouldn’t turn some free product down!), but am blogging these 2 fab products as I know there are sooooo many choices and what to pick can be SOOOOO hard!
Also of course some common sense to wedding day skin care is in order. Do not try new products close to the big day incase of a skin reaction, you just never know when it will happen.
A great time for a facial and a little TLC for your skin is the weeks before your wedding. Again not too close to the actual big day incase of any reaction or breakouts from a clarifying mask.
Drink lots of water and get enough sleep! I know, I know, this is hard with the often manic run up to the big day, but dehydrated skin is never ideal and tired isn’t the best look for even the youngest of brides!
Always keep in mind that skin blemishes and dark circles are NOT the end of the world. I am a professional re-toucher and I hand edit all of the images from your wedding. The main portraits and album images have an extra stage of love and care and many of the issues that crop up can be easily dealt with. I know this has calmed the nerves for many brides and has been a saving grace to a few brides who did have some last minute issues with their skin.
I know I love to read what works so I can narrow in on the better products and save time and money in the long run. I hope these tips and reviews are helpful.
Do you have a fab skincare tip? Do share it in the comments!
Fantastic skincare advice for brides! (I’m always a sucker for pretty packaging as well!)
thanks Ashley, good to know it’s not just me who gives in for pretty packaging!
Great tips! For my own wedding I was very concerned with making sure my skin looked great – although a makeup artist and retouching are also a bride’s best friend!
you are totally right Courtney! I love knowing I can help on my end to make sure my brides look gorgeous!
Loving all of the helpful little tips like this!! =)
thanks Victoria! Hope they help
These are great beauty tips! Thank you for sharing!!
merci Alexis!
What a great idea for a blog and super helpful too. Nothing more stressful for a bride than a breakout on her wedding day – so a good skin regime leading up to the wedding day is key. And you are right – that is pretty packaging…hope they send you something nice 🙂
Yeah I am such a sucker for pretty packaging! and thanks Wani for commenting!
What an informative guide! I wish I had this when i was getting married- thank you so much for this wonderful post 🙂
thanks Erica
This set up is lovely!
thanks Brooke!
What a great blog post. Having great skin for your big day is so important!
thanks so much Giselle
Great post, and thanks for the product recommendation!! Yes, packaging really does matter, haha! 🙂 Water is so crucial to keeping away dark circles – I notice a big difference when I actually make an effort to drink more water!!
Yep it’s so important but we get busy and we forget, thanks for the comment Emily
It’s always great to hear about new skincare products. Another great brand you may want to check out is Botanics. I’ve found it to be pretty gentle.
I will try that Kat and thanks for reading and commenting!
I love the photograph in this image! And such great beauty tips! Thank you!
thanks Julie
Love this!! Such a great idea to blog ideas for a brides special day! I am not a bride and this makes me want to order this now! So THANK YOU!
their products are fab you should try them Maria!
Good info! I’m actually currently looking for some new skin care, so I may just have to take a trip to Sephora soon!
Oh I don’t know Conchita that place is so dangerous! thanks for commenting!
Amazing post! Bookmarking this one for my best friend who is getting married next year. She’s always looking for good skin care products.
thanks Kathy, you should tell her to get married in France! 😉
Great skincare tips! It’s the little things like this that I would forget about. Kudos for making sure we remember them!
thanks Stephanie!
I like that you made sure to mention not to try something new too close to the wedding day. I find that a lot of people wait to close to their wedding day to try something out. Better to try a few months before to make sure you don’t have a reaction or something!
Thanks Arica! I am glad it was useful! Not something everyone thinks of that!