Bridal Makeup Made Timeless

Get wedding-day ready with Code8’s (always) reliable, long-wearing products designed to make you glow from “I do” to your last dance.

Your big day is all about feeling confident and beautiful - and your makeup should reflect that. Whether you're hiring a pro or going the DIY route, the goal is the same: a timeless, radiant look that lasts.

Doing your own makeup? Totally doable! It gives you full control and lets you create a look that feels authentically you. Just remember - less is more. Piling on too many layers can look heavy, especially in photos. Stick to high-quality, long-wearing products (see our selections below) for a flawless finish that doesn’t need constant touch-ups.

Feel like your most radiant self on your wedding day with Code8: elevate your look, feel confident, and shine all day long.

Before you reach for your makeup, spend some time prepping your skin. Cleanse gently, exfoliate for smoothness, and hydrate with a lightweight moisturizer. Don’t forget a good primer to lock everything in place and help your makeup go on like a dream.

 Step 1: Perfect your Base

Your base sets the tone for everything else. Aim for coverage that smooths and evens your skin but still looks natural and fresh. Start with the Seamless Cover Concealer, perfect for covering blemishes and brightening the under-eye area without creasing. Follow with our Day to Night Foundation - lightweight and buildable, it’s designed to keep your complexion flawless from morning vows to midnight dancing. Finish with a touch of Matte Velour Powder to control shine and set everything in place with a soft, airbrushed finish.

Quick tip: press powder into T-zone and under eyes using a puff (or even wet a sponge for a fuller coverage) instead of brushing it on. This locks in your base without disturbing the coverage.

Step 2: Add that Bridal Flush

Key to adding warmth and dimension - our Blush Palette delivers silky, buildable color that leaves a healthy, lit-from-within glow and adds romantic flush that brings (even more) joy to your face while the Bronzing Powder offers just the right amount of sun-kissed contour to enhance your natural features. Apply bronzer around your forehead, jawline, and cheekbones to subtly sculpt. Smile, then sweep blush onto the apples of your cheeks, blending upward for a lifted, radiant finish.

Quick tip: Use the lightest shade from our Blush Palette as a highlighter - apply to the points of the face that naturally catch the light, such as the top of your cheekbones, the bridge and tip of your nose, the top of each brow bone, and lip's cupid bow.

Step 3: Soft Glam Eyes

Keep it simple but stunning. Soft glam eye makeup is classic for a reason - it’s elegant, flattering, and photographs beautifully. Use the Iconoclast Eyeshadow Palette for its blendable, universally flattering shades that work for every bride - available in a selection of shades to suit your wedding theme. Define your lash line with either the Precision Liquid Eye Liner for a crisp flick or the Contour Eye Pencil for a softer look. Finish with Lash Sophisticate Mascara to add volume and length without clumps or smudging.

Quick tip: For best results, prep your lids with a light dusting of setting powder or concealer to keep everything in place.

Step 4: Lips that Last (and Look Amazing)

Your lip color should last through kisses, toasts, and bites of cake - and still look great in every photo. Start by shaping and defining your lips with the Lip Surrealist Lip Liner, which helps prevent feathering and adds definition. Depending on your preference, choose either theMatte Velour Lipstick for a soft, long-lasting matte finish or the Colour Brilliance Lipstick for a nourishing shine. If you’re after a glossy, modern look, top it off with the Glazé Universal Lip Gloss – for that extra shine on your special day.

Quick tip: To make it last longer, fill in your lips with the liner before applying lipstick - it acts like a primer and keeps everything in place.

For that Extra Special Touch

Want to have the look that is absolutely, uniquely you? Create your own lipstick at our London flagship store. With the Bespoke Lipstick Experience, you’ll work with an expert to craft your perfect bridal shade. It’s custom-blended, super flattering, and totally unique to you - a beautiful way to make your wedding day look even more personal.