Wedding Skin Prep 101

Your best bridal glow is all in the prep. While things like the dress, the venue, and florals take priority, your skin deserves just as much planning and attention. Radiant, healthy skin doesn’t happen overnight; it’s the result of consistent, intentional care.

Whether you're months out or counting down the final weeks, here’s your personalized skin prep timeline to ensure you glow from engagement to “I do.”

 

One Year Out: Start working with a Skin Specialist

One year out is the perfect time to start working with a skin specialist ahead of your wedding. If you have any major skin concerns—like acne, pigmentation, or sensitivity—this gives us time to create a personalized skincare regimen, monitor your skin’s response, and make thoughtful tweaks along the way. It also allows us to map out a treatment plan (like microneedling, peels, or LED) that aligns with your wedding timeline, so you can feel calm, confident, and glowing by the big day.

If you’re not already using a retinoid, now’s the time to start. Retinoids are gold-standard ingredients for refining skin texture, boosting collagen, and improving tone over time. By starting 6–12 months out, you give your skin enough time to acclimate and begin reaping long-term benefits—think smoother skin, fewer breakouts, and a natural glow that looks amazing in photos.

Pro tip: Retinoids can cause dryness or sensitivity early on, so start slowly and always pair with hydrating and barrier-repair products.

 

6 Months Out: Commit to Monthly Facials

This is where the magic really happens. Regular professional facials are one of the most effective ways to elevate your skin before your big day.

• For glow and rejuvenation: Opt for microneedling facials to stimulate collagen and refine texture.

• Dealing with breakouts or congestion? The Problem Solver facial is ideal for targeting active acne and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
  

With each session, your skin will become more resilient, balanced, and radiant—perfect for a wedding-ready base.

 

1 Week Before: The Signature Facial

The final facial before your wedding should focus on soothing, sculpting, and refreshing—not aggressive treatments. That’s why we recommend our Signature Facial exactly one week before the big day.

It includes:

• Gentle exfoliation to smooth without irritation

• Lymphatic drainage massage to depuff and lift

• LED therapy for an extra glow boost and skin-calming benefits

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Night Before: Mask Like a Pro

Set the tone for the next day with our pre-wedding masking trio—a lineup designed to hydrate, plump, and firm in one go:

1. Revival Mask – gently resurfaces while brightening dull skin

2. Hydrating Oil Capsule – locks in moisture and nourishes deeply

3. Omad Lift & Firm – visibly tightens and tones for that snatched look

Layer them one after the other, or cocktail the Hydrating Oil Capsule and Lift & Firm for a luxurious overnight treatment.

 

Day Of: Layer Hydration for Makeup That Lasts

The secret to long-lasting, natural-looking makeup? Hydrated, balanced skin.

On the morning of your wedding:

• Stick to your tried-and-true skincare—no surprises!

• Gently layer hydrating products: toner, serum, moisturizer, then oil.

Pro tip: Have your makeup artist apply a Hydrating Oil Capsule just before foundation. It creates the perfect glowy base that grips makeup and keeps you radiant all day long.

 

Final Thought: Glowing Skin Is Planned Skin

Like every other detail of your wedding, beautiful skin is the result of thoughtful prep. Start early, stay consistent, and treat your skin with love—and you'll walk down the aisle glowing from within.

Ready to get started? Book your first facial or chat with us about building your custom wedding prep plan.