A summer wedding might offer up the chance to leverage breathtaking natural backdrops in the great outdoors. However, no bride wants streaky foundation captured on camera for posterity. With heat and humidity at an all-time high, it doesn’t take much time for even the most professional makeup artist’s handiwork to melt off the face or, worse, cluster into a cakey puddle. If you are looking for makeup that won’t budge from the early morning getting-ready photo-op until the last tear has been wiped at the vidaai ceremony, consider this expert-approved guide on summer bridal makeup as your one-way ticket to a radiant, shine-free visage on your big day:
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The prep:
The first step to ensuring that wedding makeup doesn’t slide off over the course of all the festivities is to create a smooth base with hydrating skincare, recommends global senior artist at MAC Cosmetics, Sonic Sarwate. “Heat can cause sweating and an oily complexion, which can make the longevity of summer bridal makeup a challenge. However, the first step, as always, is to ensure that your skin is prepped correctly with products that suit your skin type,” he explains. Exfoliating the skin in advance can also help slough off dead skin cells and flakes, allowing for a smooth surface for the base makeup.
The prime:
Once the skin has been prepped, he recommends reaching for a primer to make blending easy and ensure that your makeup stays in place for longer. Remember to let your skin rest between consequent steps to ensure that the moisturiser has been adequately absorbed and prevent the primer from pilling on the skin. Go for the Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Foundation Primer, or if you’re looking to condense multiple steps in your makeup routine, the M.A.C Mini Strobe Cream in Pinklite does all the heavy lifting of a moisturiser while leaving behind a covetable glow.
The base:
Next, look for long-lasting foundations that are easily and evenly blendable to keep the shine away from your T-zone while avoiding patchiness, especially against the undiscerning glare of a camera’s flash. While the rest of the makeup product choices are personal—warm foundation tones always work well for an outdoor ceremony. Sarwate recommends opting for water-resistant formulations for kajal, mascara and eyeliner to fortify your sweat-resistant arsenal.
The formulations:
If you have been caught in the eternal throes of the powder versus cream dilemma, allow this expert-recommended guide to take the guesswork out of finding the right formulas for the products in your bridal makeup kit:
1. Foundation:
Powder foundations are a no-brainer for summer weddings, especially for brides with oily skin. This easy-to-use formula keeps excessive oil in check and can be easily touched up any time during the day. If you are attached to creamy formulas, it helps to set it up with loose powder to keep it intact for longer.
Tira recommends: Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating And Repairing Makeup Foundation
2. Blush:
Cream and powder blush both work well in diverse weather conditions. If you aren’t a fan of heavy foundations that weigh the skin down, you can opt for a dash of cream blush on the cheeks followed by loose powder for a rosy flush.
Tira recommends: KIRO Glow-On Blush Duo Perfect Pink
3. Highlighter:
Powder highlighters can be a handy option for adding some illumination to the face, but since the skin tends to become shiny with the extra moisture in the summer air, it helps to use highlighters sparingly.
Tira recommends: Smashbox X Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in CPOP
4. Lipstick:
Liquid lipsticks are an excellent candidate for minimising touch-ups throughout the day, but you can also choose to fill in your lips with a lip liner to lay down a layer of pigment and then apply a creamy lipstick to make it last longer.
Tira recommends: Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick in Sell Out
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