If you’ve already been flooded with invites for weddings and engagement parties, and your calendar is pretty much fully booked for the ongoing wedding season, chances are, you’re a serial wedding attender. While you’re busy juggling multiple weddings (not to mention, travel schedules), it can be super handy to keep your beauty kit ready to avoid any last-minute packing mishaps. If you’re confused about how to curate the perfect (and compact) beauty kit for a wedding, we’ve got you covered. These high-quality, long-lasting beauty favourites pack a punch and always deliver, come rain or shine. Below, find our top beauty must-haves to add to your vanity to take you through the wedding season.
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto Replenishing Hydrator
A good moisturiser that works for your skin type is an underrated but important must-have in your beauty kit. This oil-free gel moisturiser is infused with aloe vera and hyaluronic acid that penetrates deep into the skin to deliver long-lasting, grease-free moisturisation.
M.A.C Locked Kiss 24HR Lipstick - Meticulous
A long-lasting lipstick in a universally flattering nude shade? Now that’s a winner. Infused with passionfruit oil to condition the lips, this waterproof matte lipstick lasts for up to 24 hours of comfortable wear, without fading, smudging or cracking.
Blessed Moon Like A Shadow Eye Shadow – Bubbly
No wedding look is complete without at least some level of sparkle. This champagne pink eyeshadow features an iridescent mix of gold and pink shimmer particles to create endless statement eye makeup looks. Its oil coated formula ensures it glides on easy and stays in place all night long.
Bobbi Brown Mini Skin Full Cover Concealer - Warm Honey
A lightweight, feels-like-second-skin concealer is a true ride or die, especially during the wedding season. This iconic concealer is designed to offer up to 16 hours of seamless, natural-looking coverage without smudging or creasing. Featherweight and comfortable to wear, use it to cover imperfections or brighten dull areas.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - Black
This one’s a crowd pleaser, and with good reason. This multitasking mascara coats every lash to lengthen, thicken and curl in just one swipe. Infused with peptides to nourish your lashes, this intensely-black volumizing mascara gives you fluttery, well-defined lashes instantly.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Light Catcher - Celestial Light
If looking good in every picture is one of your primary goals this wedding season, this one’s a must-have for you. This cult-classic setting powder blurs pores and imperfections and sets your makeup for up to 12 hours of comfortable wear while delivering a radiant, photo-ready finish.
Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Poudrée EDP
A statement-making scent that works for day and night events alike, this musky-floral concoction will keep you feeling fresh for hours on end. With fresh top notes of jasmine and white Bulgarian notes, the fragrance opens to a heart of musk to settle into base notes of vetiver and black cedar. Throw this travel-friendly size into your handbag for quick, refreshing spritzes whenever you need.
Lamel BB Blush Teint Cream Formula - N 401 Tea Rose
Whether you wear it with or without a base, a blush holds the power to instantly transform your face by adding a healthy flush of colour and radiance. This lightweight cream blush blends seamlessly to deliver a natural-looking flush that lasts all day. Throw it in your handbag for a quick pick-me-up whenever your skin looks tired or dull.