What's My Foolproof Foundation?

How can I figure out the best coverage and color for my foundation on my wedding day?

On your wedding day, all eyes (and cameras) are on you, so it's important to look and feel your best. Darac, a makeup artist for Prescriptives, says, "When choosing a foundation, color and texture are equally important." He recommends a formula that will "let your skin's natural beauty beam through."

For a polished look, you definitely need coverage, but the amount depends on you. If heavy creams make you want to run for the nearest washcloth, a tinted moisturizer will even out skin tone, yet it is sheer enough to let skin breathe. As for color, anything less than an exact match will be obvious. Color Printing, a free, foolproof service by Prescriptives, determines the right shade of foundation and has options for the rest of your makeup colors as well. Some counters, like Lewis and Boots offer custom-blended foundation, and though pricier, they are a sure match to your skin.

To help create a soft, glowing complexion perfect for pictures, try one of the many new optical-illusion foundations, which refract light particles to create a candlelit look. Lancome Photogenic and Prescriptives' new Luxe Soft Glow Moisture Makeup both give skin the radiance that's perfect for a beaming bride.