Here’s a Bridal/Groom Skincare Preparation Checklist leading up to the big day. This schedule helps ensure glowing, clear skin for the wedding, with options for both brides and grooms. You can customize it based on skin type, skin goals, and budget.

🗓️ Wedding Skincare Countdown Checklist

6–12 Months Before Wedding

  • ✅ Consult a dermatologist or esthetician to assess your skin type and concerns (acne, pigmentation, texture).

  • ✅ Start a consistent skincare routine: cleanser, toner (optional), moisturizer, SPF.

  • ✅ Begin facial treatments like:

    • Chemical peels

    • Microdermabrasion

    • Hydro facials

  • ✅ Address specific concerns:

    • Acne treatment plan

    • Dark spots/pigmentation correction

    • Rosacea or redness

  • ✅ Avoid picking at skin to reduce risk of scarring.

3–6 Months Before Wedding

  • ✅ Start monthly professional facials customized to your skin type.

  • ✅ Incorporate actives (if advised) like:

    • Retinol (at night)

    • Vitamin C serum (morning)

    • Niacinamide for oil control or sensitivity

  • ✅ Start exfoliating (gentle 1–2x a week).

  • ✅ Try out waxing or threading if considering facial hair removal (test early to avoid reactions).

  • ✅ Drink more water and clean up your diet (reduce sugar, processed food).

2 Months Before Wedding

  • ✅ Refine your skincare routine—no new products.

  • ✅ Schedule trial makeup session(s) to test foundation on your improved skin.

  • ✅ Get eyebrows professionally shaped (if needed).

  • ✅ Continue regular facials, at least one more before wedding week.

1 Month Before Wedding

  • ✅ Get your last strong peel or resurfacing treatment (you want time to heal).

  • ✅ Ensure daily SPF is applied (crucial for skin recovery and glow).

  • ✅ Avoid tanning beds or unprotected sun exposure.

2 Weeks Before Wedding

  • ✅ Facial (hydrating or glow-boosting, no extractions).

  • ✅ Eyebrow shaping or tinting.

  • ✅ Lip exfoliation and hydration routine begins.

  • ✅ Keep skin calm—avoid trying new products.

1 Week Before Wedding

  • ✅ Gentle facial or sheet masks only.

  • ✅ Hydrate heavily—water, hyaluronic acid serums, and light moisturizers.

  • ✅ Final hair removal (wax/thread/shave)—give time to heal.

  • ✅ Avoid alcohol if possible (can dehydrate and inflame skin).

Day Before Wedding

  • ✅ Ice roller or cool compress to de-puff.

  • ✅ Hydrating mask or under-eye patches.

  • ✅ Minimal skincare steps—cleanse, moisturize, SPF if going outside.

  • ✅ Get a good night’s sleep!