30-Day Bridal Skin Prep

Beautiful makeup starts with healthy skin. You don’t need a 12-step routine — you need consistency and a little planning. Here’s what we recommend to our brides.

4 weeks before — build the base

• Hydrate, inside and out. Water through the day; a gentle moisturiser morning and night.
• Cleanse gently twice a day. Avoid harsh scrubs that leave skin red.
• Sunscreen every morning (SPF 30+). This is the single biggest difference-maker.
• If you want to try anything new (a facial, a product), do it now — never in the final fortnight.

3 weeks before — be consistent

• Keep the routine steady. Add a hydrating mask once or twice a week if your skin likes it.
• Prioritise sleep and easy movement — both show up on your skin.
• Book any final facial for no later than 10–14 days out, so any reaction settles.

2 weeks before — keep it calm

• No experiments. No new actives, no first-time treatments, no extractions close to the day.
• Gentle exfoliation only if it’s already part of your routine.
• Lips: a soft scrub + balm at night so they’re smooth for lipstick.

The final week — protect the glow

• Hydrate and rest. Ease back on salt, alcohol and very sugary food to reduce puffiness.
• Moisturise well the night before and the morning of — well-prepped skin holds makeup beautifully.
• Arrive to your appointment with a clean, moisturised, makeup-free face.

A note on sensitive skin

If your skin is reactive, tell us at your trial — we patch-test and choose gentle, long-wearing products that suit you. Comfort first, always.

With love & care, the Lustique Cosmetology team.