Bridal Beauty | Elnaz Golrokh Reveals Her Top Tips & Tricks
Renowned for creating breathtaking bridal looks, the Iranian model and make-up artist is the pro you need to know. Here, Bazaar Bride catches up with the beauty guru and Instagram star to talk wedding-day make-up and must-have products…
What’s the number-one piece of advice you give to brides-to-be when it comes to their big-day beauty look?
A natural look is always on-trend and is a great option that suits everyone. There’s no chance you’ll look back at the wedding photographs in 10 years and regret a fresh and natural look.
What does every bridal client always ask for?
Every bride wants to look her very best walking down the aisle and in the hours that follow where tears, heat, and humidity need to be taken into consideration. So the number-one request I get asked is to use long-lasting make-up, which I of course do.
How should brides-to-be prep their skin in the run-up to their big day?
No one wants a pimple appearing on the morning of their wedding, so brides should try to reduce stress before the big day if possible. One of the major contributors to a breakout is stress, which impacts the hormonal balance of the body. Also, nothing gets skin glowing like H20. Start drinking eight glasses of water per day, at least three weeks before the wedding. The month running up to the wedding is no time to start experimenting with new products as skin can react, so start anything new well in advance. I’d suggest using a great moisturiser and a vitamin C serum – I personally love Dr. Barbara Sturm’s face cream and the Vitamin C Glow Ampoules by Simon Ourian M.D.
What bridal beauty trend will never go out of fashion?
A natural smoky eye plus a gorgeous nude lip. The smoky eye is a classic make-up look that will always be on-trend because of its versatility, sophistication and how incredibly flattering it is on all eyes.
Has social media impacted wedding-day beauty looks?
100 per cent, yes. Social media now plays a big role when brides research and choose their wedding-day look. Brides often sit in my chair and show me a screenshot of how they want their make-up to look.
What’s the one product you use on all your bridal clients?
M.A.C Prep + Prime Fix+ setting spray.
What was the first beauty product you ever bought for yourself?
LancĂ´me foundation.
And what’s the one product you repurchase for yourself, over and over again?
Make Up For Ever loose setting powder. It’s perfect for the humid Middle Eastern weather. I could run the Dubai Marathon and my make-up would still look flawless.
Super Matte loose powder, Dhs125, Make Up For Ever. Face Cream, Dhs585, Dr. Barbara Sturm. Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! mascara, Dhs145, Charlotte Tilbury
Who is your beauty icon?
Charlotte Tilbury. I love Charlotte for her ebullient personality and passion for her work. Her use of colour in make-up application is amazing and she has created a product line that embodies the two things I look for; quality and great packaging. She’s the sweetest person I have ever met and absolutely one of the best make-up artists in the world.
We agree! What are your favourite product from her line?
Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! mascara, Magic Cream and the Hollywood Flawless foundation.
When it comes to make-up, what is your motto?
A natural make-up look will always make a woman look beautiful and youthful.
From the spring/summer 21 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia Bride