Planning your wedding is an exciting time, and you want to look and feel your best on your big day. A crucial aspect of your wedding preparation is taking care of your skin. A well-planned bridal skincare routine can help you achieve that radiant, flawless complexion you've always dreamed of. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create the ultimate wedding skincare routine. Whether you have six to twelve months, three to four months, one month, or even just one week before your wedding, we have the tips and advice you need to ensure your skin is glowing and picture-perfect. Let's get started!
Six to 12 months before the wedding
Achieving a radiant bridal glow starts with early preparation, so if you’re at this stage now then you’ve come to the right place! Establish a consistent skincare routine six to twelve months before your big day and avoid adding in anything that could potentially irritate your skin. Consistency is key, so choose products that suit your skin type and stick to your daily regimen.
TEMPLESPA recommends:
IN THE BEGINNING Deep Cleansing Melt – to rejuvenate and brighten your skin, our balm cleanser is a holy grail for so many! It’s gently exfoliating with crystalline pieces that melt away once you massage it into the skin. This then delivers super nourishing ingredients which help to plump and hydrate the skin, while cleansing away impurities and make-up.
MOST REVEALING Glowing Skin Oxygen Peel – don’t be afraid by the ‘peel’ your skin won’t peel like a snake! Instead, our gel mask transforms into bubbles as it reacts with oxygen. This action is exfoliating your skin with AHAs of glycolic, malic, lactic and citric acids. The results are glowing, soft and smooth skin! We’d recommend once a week to build your skin’s tolerance.
LIFE DEFENCE SPF30/50 High Protection Moisturiser – an SPF should be a non-negotiable in your routine anyway, but if it’s not then now is the time to add one. Our LIFE DEFENCE has UVA/UVB broad-spectrum protection and helps protect your skin against blue light from digital devices and pollution, which can age your skin prematurely.
Six months before the wedding
With six months to go, it’s time to intensify your pre wedding skincare routine and here’s what to focus on.
If you can start incorporating professional facials into your routine, this is a great treat to have once in a while and boost your skincare routine and target any specific concerns. Find a Spa Partner near you and explore our treatment menu, the MY KINDA SKIN Prescription Facial is tailored to you specifically and helps to transform your skin!
Take time to study your skin in the mirror and make a note of any specific skin concerns you have. That might be uneven skin texture and tone, blemishes, hyperpigmentation or dullness, and explore what products and ingredients can help with them. As with introducing any new skincare product to your routine, make sure it’s gradual and take your time to build up a tolerance.
TEMPLESPA recommends:
GLOWCOLIC Resurfacing Toner – this is a perfect regular exfoliator to have in your bridal skincare routine. It’s powered by AHAs glycolic, mandelic and lactic acids to lift away dead skin cells from the skin, causing dullness and uneven skin texture.
CLEAR TO ME Skin Clarifying Serum – for those who experience blemishes, oversized pores, excess oil, redness and uneven skin texture, this is the serum for you. With a highly powerful blend of ingredients including encapsulated retinal and salicylic acid, which are suitable for sensitive skin, this serum has clinically proven results for a total skin transformation.
LET’S CONCENTRATE Skin Glowing Serum – our power-packed vitamin C serum hydrates, brightens and boosts the skin, restoring a healthy radiance and glowing complexion. Serums are a long-term skincare product, so it’s best to start earlier than later with them!
Three to four months before the wedding
The wedding date is fast approaching, so let’s focus on your skin’s radiance and boosting hydration.
Regular exfoliation and hydration: Exfoliate twice a week to remove dead skin cells and reveal fresh skin, just don’t forget when using AHAs to apply SPF during the day as your skin’s sensitivity to the sun is increased. Serums, masks and moisturisers are great at boosting hydration, so lean more towards these too!
Deep cleansing masks: Use a clay mask to draw out impurities and refine your skin’s texture and overall appearance. There’s nothing quite like a Sunday self-care session is there?
Eye treatments: Tackle puffiness and dark circles with eye treatments, like a daily eye cream to top up on hydration levels. Try massaging tools that have been cooled in the fridge to help soothe any morning puffiness.
TEMPLESPA recommends:
PURIFICATION Deep Cleansing Mask – what self-care day isn’t complete without a mask? Our deeply cleansing clay mask extracts oils and impurities from the skin, helping unclog pores and decongest. Use as often as needed, but strip back in the run up to your big day.
EYE TRUFFLE 24-Hour Eye Rejuvenation – our luxe eye cream has targeted ingredients like phytic acid, kombucha and champagne to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles. Your eyes appear brighter and smoother!
EYE THERAPIST Eye Massagers – this super cute duo helps your eye cream go further, encouraging a lymphatic drainage massage and helping reduce puffiness and tension around the eyes.
One month before the wedding
With one month to go, intensify hydration and moisturisation for a radiant complexion. Incorporate hydrating serums or facial oils into your routine. These products penetrate deep into the skin, providing long-lasting hydration and nourishment.
Avoid trying new products to prevent adverse reactions. Stick to what works for you and focus on gentle and soothing skincare with calming ingredients.
TEMPLESPA recommends:
IT’S ALL GOOD Nutritious Boost Facial Oil – as the name suggests, this floods your skin with super seeds, vitamin E and nourishing ingredients to plump and smooth your skin. A little goes a long way, and it doubles up as a cuticle oil too!
QUENCH Deep Hydration Mask – when our thirsty skin needs a drink, we turn to our intensely nourishing mask. It’s super thick and creamy in texture, packed with vitamins and Mediterranean botanicals to soothe, smooth and brighten your skin.
BE STRONG Skin Strengthening Serum – help support your skin’s microbiome and tackle any signs of irritation with our serum. Highly concentrated ingredients work through the lower levels of the skin to soothe and hydrate.
One week before the wedding
With one week left to go, the aim is to take extra care of you and your skin with these steps:
Have a final facial treatment: If you’ve been having regular facials in the lead up to your wedding day, book your last one in but not too close to your actual wedding day. The focus here is a great cleanse and enhancing your glow!
Consistent Skincare Routine: Stick to your regular routine without introducing new products, continue cleansing, toning, moisturising and adding SPF daily.
Rest and Hydration: Get plenty of sleep and stay hydrated, allow yourself to rest and avoid any excessive stress!
TEMPLESPA recommends:
REPOSE Relaxing Night Cream – a two-in-one product, while a fusion of calming essential oils help soothe a busy and frazzled mind, the multivitamins and hops extract moisturise dry and stressed skin while you sleep.
BE QUIET Soothing Milky Toner – A calming and weightless toner, that smooths, calms and evens your skin tone. Added prebiotic support for your skin microbiome helps to ensure your skin is at its best.
BE STILL Settling Moisturiser – we only want calm and soothing benefits for our skin now! So, our moisturiser with a powerful prebiotic, vitamins A & E and Mediterranean botanicals provide the comfort sensitive skin craves.
On your wedding day
On your special day, we’re going all out for a glowing, radiant complexion with these simple steps:
Cleanse: Use a gentle cleanser like our GOOD TO GO Creamy Foaming Cleanser, to refresh and lift away any impurities and excess oil. We don’t want anything too stripping here!
Tone: A quick sweep of TONING ESSENCE on a cotton pad across your skin will help to balance and refine your skin, plus it’s pH balanced so won’t upset your skin.
Serum: Something juicy and nourishing like LET’S CONCENTRATE will give your skin a brightening boost with vitamin C and a hydrated base.
Eye Cream: Our super delicate eye area needs something hydrating like EYE TRUFFLE or WINDOWS OF THE SOUL, both gentle and perfect for tackling any puffiness fast!
Moisturise: This is dependent on your skin type, so go browse our wardrobe of moisturisers to find your match. But what we’ll want your moisturiser to do is provide a smooth and soft base, ready for your make-up.
Now that you’re looking and feeling your best, have the most wonderful day!