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Feeling your best should be a nonnegotiable every day, but especially on your wedding day.
confirm you feel confident walking down the aisle.
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After all, no one knows more about the specifics of your preferences than you.
Add a bit of HourglassVanish Flash Highlighting Stickjust on the cheeks and temples for that coveted lit-from-within glow.
Don’t just do one run-through; do two or three.
Your focus should be on emphasizing the things you like about yourself withsimple wedding makeup.
Match Your Complexion
“Blend your bronzerreallywell, and ensure your face matches your neck and shoulders.
In fact, go into this process as though you have no intention to wear foundation at all.
Getyour skincare routineall set months before your wedding day, and don’t change it.
Byrdie Tip
To find your perfect blush shade, look for one that matches your lips.
Color-Correct Your Eyes
“You should neutralize any uneven color on the eyelids,” says Garcia.
“Use acolor correctoror concealer thats a little lighter to brighten.
Your eye base should double as a primer and make your eyeshadow waterproof and longer-lasting.
Its trial and error, but the idea is to brighten and neutralize your eyelids.”
We’re huge fans of MACPro Longwear Paint Potsfor this purpose.
Just remember that anything glossy wont be kiss-proof,” she adds.
Worried about your color fading throughout the festivities?
“My go-to is the Kevyn AucoinUnforgettable Lip Definer pencils.”
All eyes will be on you, and there will be a ton of pictures.
If you really trust your drugstore buys, like MaybellineGreat Lash Mascara, go for it.
But this isn’t the time to pursue quantity over quality if you’re unsure about the products.
This is particularly important for lipstick, foundation, and eyeshadow.
The latter two are both items you want to blend seamlessly, and often cheaper dupes end up chalky.
The last thing you want is uneven eyeshadow or foundation creases.
However, most brides will probably find themselves using a neutral.
Garcia suggests taupe for brides.
“Taupe eye shadow suits everyone and is a great everyday shade,” she says.
It will add a hint of depth without the full-on look of liner.
Use an Eyelash Curler
Alwaysuse an eyelash curlerbefore applying mascaranever after.
It’s a really easy and quick way to pull out your eyelashes.
Deenihan recommends finishing with waterproof mascara even if you don’t think you’ll cry.
“Its sweat-proof when youre dancing the night away!”
She recommends Almay’sMulti-Benefits Mascarafor “volume, length, and definition.”
“Instead, I recommend using eye-brightening drops.
Unless you have no other choice, put your makeup on before you get into your clothes.
Eyeshadow has fallout sometimes and lipstick might get on your hands!
On the day, the bride should be the last person to finish her makeup.
Some people enjoy doing their own makeup; others find it stressful.
When shopping for foundation, get the shade color matched and applied in the store.
Before you buy, take a photograph of yourself in different lighting (inside, outside, etc.)
Set Your Look
To keep your makeup looking fresh, Deenihan suggests having a powder on hand.
“Have a great powder you’re free to reapply throughout the day, if necessary.
I love theLORAC Blurring Translucent Pressed Powder,” she says.
Pack blotting papers as well to take down any excess shine.
Then pop your lipstick and blush in there, too,” Garcia says.
