Ms. to Mrs. - a 3 week glow up
Every bride deserves to feel radiant and confident. With the big day just around the corner, this is an easy & stress-free glow up guide to help you feel and look your best. Think of it as your bridal beauty countdown.
Timeline
Week 1
Reset & Refresh
Week 2
Nourish & Glow
Week 3
Polish & Perfect
Skincare
Double cleanse nightly (oil/balm + gentle cleanser)
Exfoliate 2x (try Paula’s Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant).
Hydrating Mask (like Laneige water sleeping mask)
Week 1
Body
Dry brush before every shower (boosts circulation & exfoliation)
Use a rich moisturizer like CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Lifestyle
Increase water intake (adding lemon + cucumber is delicious and hydrating)
Cut back on alcohol & salty foods to reduce puffiness
Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep
Skincare
Add Vitamin C serum in the morning (TruSkin Vitamin C)
Eye cream with caffeine for depuffing (The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream)
Night: add a gentle retinol (CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum) 2-3x a week
Week 2
Body
Body scrub 2x (coffee scrubs are great for smoothing!)
Moisturize with something glowy (Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream)
Lifestyle
Try for 10k steps a day or light cardio & pilates
Add leafy greens & antioxidant foods (fruit, fish, tea)
Practice journaling/yoga/meditation (LOVE the 5-minute Journal!)
Skincare
Keep a simple routine so you don’t breakout! (cleanser, hydrating serum, moisturizer, SPF)
Skip harsh serums/exfoiliants 3-4 days before
Use calming face masks (Avene Soothing Sheet Mask)
Week 3
Body
Self tan or gradual tanning lotion (St. Tropez Gradual Tan or St. Tropez Self Tanner)
Hydrating oils at nights (Neutrogena Body Oil)
Lifestyle
Stick to clean eating - no new foods
Limit caffeine & alcohol to reduce bloat
Sleep is so important!! Skin repairs itself over night.
Final Bridal Day Tip
Keep a mini beauty kit with you! Include blotting papers, setting spray, lip balm, and lipstick.