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Wedding Day Beauty Tips For a Natural Glow

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As couples embrace more authentic wedding styles, brides are following suit with fresh-faced makeup that enhances their natural features. Taking cues from celebrity brides like Sofia Richie and Vanessa Hudgens, brides are opting for barely there makeup over the heavily contoured looks that once defined wedding day beauty.

“You don’t want your makeup to look dated in your wedding photos,” said Lisa Eldridge, London-based celebrity makeup artist and founder of Lisa Eldridge Beauty. “When I see photos of someone like Grace Kelly on her wedding day, I think it could have been yesterday.”

Five celebrity makeup artists share some of their go-to makeup products and tips to help you achieve the perfect glow on your wedding day.

“Your wedding day look should be whatever makes you feel the most beautiful,” Ms. Eldridge said. “Also keep in mind that less is more when it comes to makeup application, especially when dealing with perceived problem areas, such as blemishes or patches of redness. Use light, targeted application on the areas with minimal product to keep your makeup looking as natural as possible.”

“This medium-coverage foundation is clinically proven to last for a minimum of 12 hours and photographs beautifully. These types of formulations can sometimes be a little more drying to last all day, so you may need to compensate by adding more moisturizer beforehand and using less setting powder than normal.”

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“I always keep this French pharmacy moisturizer in my kit. It’s a makeup artist’s favorite for a reason — it’s inexpensive and works really well as a primer for makeup. I like using it on skin that is drier or if the bride is getting married in a cold climate.”

“Smudge-proof, waterproof mascara is a must for all of those happy tears. This mascara’s flexible formula prevents flaking or running. It’s also buildable for fluffy, fanned-out lashes.”

New York-based celebrity makeup artist, founder of Pat McGrath Labs and the creative director for Louis Vuitton’s new beauty brand

“Brides are embracing lit-from-within complexions with glowing skin, neutral and rosy tones on the eyes and lips and an overall look that feels refined, yet romantic,” Ms. McGrath said. “To achieve this, avoid techniques or products that can overpower your face, such as heavy contouring, overly drawing eyebrows or using ultra-matte finishes, which can look flat in natural light and photos. Opt for more light-handed makeup applications and breathable, long-wearing formulations.”

“I always begin makeup application with this essence to hydrate and prep skin for a smooth base and radiant finish. It’s a lightweight emulsion formulated with floral antioxidants that protect and calm skin.”

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“Layering your base is key for luminous skin that looks as stunning in person as in photos. This set includes a makeup primer, lightweight foundation and setting powder to create a flawless complexion. If you’re using concealer to cover imperfections, such as dark circles under the eyes and blemishes, apply small amounts before foundation.”

“I swear by this budge-proof, creamy lipstick. It offers intense color and stays put through every kiss and dinner course without feeling dry. Line lips to define and shape before applying lip color. Then, add a layer of lip gloss over the lipstick to create dimension. Avoid anything too glossy or slippery, as it won’t provide the longevity needed for a big day.”

Celebrity makeup artist and Chanel beauty ambassador based in New York City

“Overly glammed makeup looks have become less popular as more brides seek to feel comfortable and genuine on their wedding day. While dramatic looks have their place, the shift toward more intimate and intentional celebrations has encouraged a preference for makeup that feels fresh, light, and natural,” Ms. Komarovski said.

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Satin, $48, chanel.comCredit…Chanel

“This is one of my go-to formulations for lips at the moment. It lives up to what it promises —hydrating, buildable color. It feels incredibly comfortable throughout the day and adds just the right amount of color without looking overly ‘lipsticky’.”

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“I’m loving soft and delicate eye makeup in neutral shades with a subtle shimmer to enhance the eye shape. This cream eye shadow is easy to use and the shade in ‘Undertone’ is a great base that works well on all skin tones and looks beautiful either alone or layered.”

“I go for this light-to-medium coverage foundation because it’s very buildable, but allows your skin to shine through. After applying, add a touch of cream highlighter on the cheekbones, brow bones and the bridge of the nose to accentuate your features.”

Celebrity makeup artist based in New York City

“Even if you don’t normally wear much makeup, having a good foundation base and softly defined brows, eyes and lips will make you look polished on your wedding day and enhance your natural features in photos,” Ms. Wiles said.

“Makeup formulations have come a long way since I started in the early ’90s, which is great for weddings and long-wear products. Lips stains are perfect for longevity. Apply a lip liner first then add a little gloss on top of the stain to the center of your lips if you want some shine.”

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“Some long-lasting cheek colors can get dry or waxy, but I like the lightweight formulation of this liquid blush that melts into your skin.”

“I prefer very fine-point gel eyeliners for smooth and precise application. This waterproof liner stays in place with without smudging or fading and it’s buildable for more definition.”

Celebrity makeup artist based in New York City

“A flawless complexion is the basis of every bridal makeup look and always remains a top trend. While the rest of the look can be tailored to highlight your unique features, such as your eyes or cheekbones, the key is to keep the overall style timeless, as your photos will be cherished forever,” Ms. Shahzada said.

Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick, $52, dior.comCredit…Dior

“For a flawless yet breathable finish, apply a lightweight moisturizer under this foundation stick. I like how it provides impressive coverage and a naturally dewy glow while maintaining hydration.”

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“This primer ingeniously creates a smooth, shine-free base, while strategically adding glow to the high points of your face, such as your nose and cheekbones, and prevents an overly matte or greasy finish.”

“This eye primer not only locks in eye shadow, but also has a correcting tint to enhance color payoff and controls oil throughout the day.”

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Our 15 Favorite Looks at the 2026 Met Gala

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The Met Gala steps are a stage where celebrities strive not merely to look pretty, but to create indelible, avant-garde fashion moments. The most memorable looks tend to commit to the often abstract theme and take risks not typically seen on award show red carpets. Sometimes that works; other times it ends in disaster.

This year, guests stepped onto a mossy-looking, trompe l’oeil cobblestone carpet surrounded by a backdrop that recalled a Monet canvas. It was fitting for the evening’s brief: “Fashion is art.” It may be a bit on the nose for an event whose raison d’être is to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s fashion-focused Costume Institute.

There were fake nipples and molded torsos; flowers and feathers; dripping jewels and one delightful burst of bubbles.

For close followers of our past most stylish lists, what follows is a shift in approach. Typically, we bring you a distillation of the looks that got people talking — the good, the bad and the most interesting. This year, since we now give you a chance to vote on your favorite looks, we’re saying, unequivocally, that these were ours (presented in no particular order).


In this Robert Wun gown, spurts of blood — in the form of delicate feathers — spring from incisions in the fabric.

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No other garment had quite the same movement as this frosty, fringed frock by Tom Ford that shimmied whenever Taylor struck a pose.


Inspired by the “Venus de Milo,” this primary-colored Thom Browne gown is a no-naked take on naked dressing.


In a sea of sequins and other opulent baubles, what at least presented as a pair of distressed denim trousers — by Prada — was like a palate cleanser.

If Vermeer’s “Girl With a Pearl Earring” made a meal of her signature accessory.


A look that was worth the decade-long wait for the star’s reappearance at the Met Gala.

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Gold adornments and jewel accents made Abrams look completely Klimtian in this peachy Chanel gown.

It’s goth meets grande dame. No engagement ring needed to get the people talking.


For the real heads: the Yves Klein Blue body-print dress from spring 2017, one of Phoebe Philo’s last collections at Celine.


Other men on the carpet looked as if they had tried needlessly hard when Martens, the creative director of Maison Margiela, appeared in this undeniable tuxedo. This is how every man should dress.

A profusion of bubbles continuously spouting from this teacup dress brought some joie de vivre to the carpet.

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It should be illegal to look so good for so long on so many red carpets.


Many tried corsets; several donned sheer skirts. But none managed to look quite so delicate, elegant and demure as Aboah did, in custom Simone Rocha.


More Yves Klein Blue, in whimsical curlicues by Valentino.

Stella Bugbee, Jacob Gallagher and Marie Solis contributed reporting.

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Koreatown’s Wi Spa ups its game with a head spa, AI robot masseuse and more

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Koreatown’s Wi Spa ups its game with a head spa, AI robot masseuse and more

Wi Spa, with its hot and cold tubs, specialty saunas and napping nooks, has long been a beloved L.A. destination for rest and rejuvenation. Now Koreatown’s most popular spa is kicking up its wellness offerings, getting ahead of the self-care trend. Or a head of it.

Wi Spa is opening a head spa. It’s more than halfway through construction of Root Head Spa, slated to debut within the next two months. It will be located on the lobby level, in the space that formerly housed a gym, with seven individual treatment rooms.

The idea for this new edition began before the head spa trend became so popular in Los Angeles, says Min Jung, a Wi Spa manager. After researching the various types of head spas, Wi Spa decided to create theirs “in the Japanese Yume Head Spa-style,” she says. Treatments will clean, exfoliate and moisturize the scalp, and they will include a gentle head massage. (“Yume” means “dream” in Japanese, a nod to the sleepy state the treatment leaves guests in.)

“But this is not a massage, this is not a head wash, it is actually a scalp treatment,” Jung says.

Videos of Chinese and Japanese-inspired head spa treatments started popping up on social media in 2022 — the arc-shaped “waterfall bath” is especially visually intriguing. We chronicled the rise of the trend, which first began proliferating in Asian communities such as Arcadia, San Gabriel, Temple City and Rosemead, in 2024 and 2025 — now there are head spas across the city.

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Scrubbing the scalp aids circulation, strengthens hair follicles and helps to prevent dandruff, itchiness and inflammation, among other benefits, practitioners and dermatologists say. In our coverage, we said it “might be the most relaxing spa service in L.A.”

Wi Spa’s Himalayan Salt Sauna, a visitor favorite.

(Wi Spa)

An hourlong Wi Spa head spa treatment will cost about $150 to $200, Jung says, adding that prices are not yet set. That’s the upper end of average in L.A. for the treatment. Wi Spa’s $40 entry fee (which includes access to spa amenities) will not be waived with purchase of the head spa treatment, as it is with other Wi Spa services, such as a body scrub or massage, which typically exceeds $160.

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Also in the works: Wi Spa is planning to build a wellness center on its third floor, in what’s now a skincare area. The new offering will likely include an infrared sauna and a red light therapy bed, among other things. This past summer Wi Spa also opened a salon for blowouts, called Root Style Bar, adjacent to its women’s dressing room. So (cue the violins) guests no longer have to trek out to their car with wet hair or attend post-spa events with a DIY blowout.

Next up: a spa-wide renovation to freshen up existing areas.

In the meantime, visitors may not know: Wi Spa has an “Aescape” AI-powered massage robot on its premises.

Aescape massage robot at Pause Wellness Studio.

Reporter Deborah Vankin tries out the Aescape massage robot at Pause Wellness Studio in 2024.

(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

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We wrote about Aescape when it debuted at Pause, a wellness center in Studio City — it performs a 3D scan of your body to deliver custom robot massages. (Cyborg butt massages are not to be underestimated.) There are now several Aescapes around L.A., including at Equinox gyms. Wi Spa leased theirs this past summer. Guests can book robot massages for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes or an hour for $1 a minute, making it more affordable than Wi Spa’s manual massage offerings.

We’re partial to the most affordable massage option at Wi Spa, however: the plush, blue-lighted massage chairs scattered throughout the spa. Bring cash. It’s just $10 for a 30-minute “luxury” full body massage — and it’s surprisingly effective.

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Vote for Your Favorite Met Gala Looks

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Vote for your favorite looks from the 53 below.

This page will order itself based on votes. Return to see how the race is shaking out before it closes.

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    Beyoncé in Olivier Rousteing.

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    Rihanna in Maison Margiela.

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    Doja Cat in Saint Laurent.

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    Jon Batiste in ERL Artisanal.

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    Suleika Jaouad in Christian Siriano.

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    Janelle Monae in Christian Siriano.

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    Patrick Schwarzenegger in Public School.

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    Colman Domingo in Valentino.

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    Sabrina Carpenter in Dior.

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    Connor Storrie in Saint Laurent.

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    Hudson Williams in Balenciaga.

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    Madonna in Saint Laurent.

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    Stevie Nicks in Zara by John Galliano

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    Rachel Sennott in Marc Jacobs.

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    Simone Ashley in Stella McCartney.

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