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DrawInspiration From Your Photos
"Rather than collecting tearsheets of airbrushed models, consult past snapshots of yourself to figure out how you want to look on your wedding day," says Reggie Wells, creative consultant for Hissyfit Cosmetics. "You'll be happiest with the results if you look like the best version of you," he says. Your own photos will give you a realistic idea of how you can be your most beautiful, says Wells.
Practice Makes Perfect
"If you're a real novice at makeup application, you can learn the basics by going to a department store beauty counter and having a complimentary application," says Wells. This will help you get an idea of placement and technique. Just make sure you go at least a few weeks before your wedding so you have time to practice!
Start Fresh
Make sure your face is free of any residue from the night before, says New York City makeup artist Laura Geller. "Having to remove makeup can irritate skin, and any leftover product will cause a less-than-smooth application," she says. Remember to take care of beauty treatments, such as facials and waxing, at least two weeks before the wedding. Since they can temporarily irritate the skin, you'll need time to recover, says Geller.
Go Natural
Now's not the time to start experimenting with crazy colors. Keep your makeup simple with soft, classic shades that will play up your features, not detract from them. "You want your photos to seem timeless years from now," says Wells. "Steer clear of trends; your makeup should be pretty and natural, not overdone."
Stay Put
Expect to be dancing, greeting guests and basking in the glow of your wedding all night long -- this means you probably won't be thinking about reapplying your makeup. To ensure it lasts, opt for long-wear formulas that go the distance so you don't have to worry about fadeout in photos, says Geller.
The morning of your wedding, the last thing you need is to drop your eye shadow so it cracks into a million pieces, or dig for that coveted tube of lipstick from the bottom of your bag. You'll have a lot of other things on your mind, so be as organized as possible. An all-inclusive palette is the best way to streamline your essentials. Here, our five favorites.
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Color your perfect canvas with nearly 80 different products, including 49 eye shadows and eyeliners, brow powders, brow wax, lip gloss, blush, bronzer, highlighter and four mini brushes. $59, samshbox.com
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Whether you want a soft wash of color for a daytime celebration or smoldering drama for nighttime nuptials, your most beautiful self awaits. The kit includes 10 shadows in tones of brown, bronze, gray and pink; four lip glosses in plum, pink, bronze and rose; as well as two brushes to create your own strokes of genius. $75, bobbibrowncosmetics.com
The Best All-Inclusive Makeup Kits
The softest, most bride-worthy shades come together in a two-tiered compact that holds has six eye shadows, three blushes, six lip stains and two finishing lip glazes, along with expert tools to mix and match like the pros. $98, lauramercier.com
The Best All-Inclusive Makeup Kits
This blockbuster train case is filled with 36 eyes shadows, nine lip glosses, three blushes and a bronzer, all of which you'll use long past your wedding day. The shades are so pretty, it'll be hard to choose the face you want for your "I do's." $56, sephora.com
The Best All-Inclusive Makeup Kits
The most complete makeup collection ever, this artist's dream palette has 187 different products, including eye shadow, lip gloss, eyeliner, lip liner, mascara and applicators. You just might be enticed to do your entire bridal party, too. $48, sephora.com
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