10 Secrets of Real-Life Stealing Wedding Makeup

If there’s ever been a day you wanted to look like your most gorgeous selves, that’s the day you got married. That said, most people would love to look that way — the prettiest of all time, the most natural shine — every day (and night) of the week. Wedding makeup should also look good in the photos, which, in our TikTok/selfie/always-on society, means a lot to every day. And wedding makeup is (ideally) fairly smudge-proof — another way of saying it can resist emotions — useful in many real-life situations, whether you’re shedding tears at the slightest provocation, love hot yoga classes, have allergies, etc.

Daily Essentials (and Wedding Suits):

Beautycounter
Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer
goop, $50

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Kosas
Massive Cleansing Mascara
goop, $26

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Ere Perez
Beetroot Cheek & Lip Tint
goop, $29

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first.

Apply makeup by the window or grab a hand-held mirror and step out to any natural light to check your look. Westman Atelier’s luxurious lipstick comes with a mirror, plus it offers a multitude of color options that can be easily mixed.

Westman Atelier
Lip Suede – Les Nudes
goop, $85

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2.

Take a look at your favorite makeup photos — pictures of you, Instagram people, models — to determine exactly what you’re going to do. Clarifying the look you want is incredibly helpful, whether you’re doing your own makeup, working with a makeup artist, or asking a friend to help.

3.

Make your eyebrows complete. If you’ve never done them before, do them a month or two ahead of time to make sure you like the brow artist’s work. Then they do it again a day or two before the wedding. That day, color your brows with your favorite (and previously tested) brow gel/shadow/brow gel for a subtle, facial look.

Kristie Streicher
Essential eyebrow brush kit
goop, $225

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Kosas
Brow Pop Dual Action Defined Pencil
goop, $22

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Kosas
Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Treatment Gel
goop, $22

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Westman Atelier
Bonne eyebrow pencil
goop, $38

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4.

Because real skin is so beautiful, work hard to exfoliate and moisturize your skin regularly. Gwyneth’s morning routine is gentle enough for all skin types yet powerful enough to deliver amazing results.

goop Beauty
Gwyneth’s Morning Procedure: The Toolkit
goop, $246

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Wedding ceremony before or before any special event, enhance it with additional exfoliation, regular nanocurrent treatments (ZIIP creates a special pre-wedding program that combines treatments) gold bar.

Jillian Dempsey
The Sculpt + Smooth Duo
goop, $245

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goop Beauty
GOOPGLOW 15% Glycolic Acid Overnight Glow Peel
goop, $125 / $112 with subscription

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ZIIP
ZIIP OX + Crystal Gel Kit
goop, $480

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5.

With your skin in great shape, applying foundation is a breeze. We love using Westman Atelier’s stick foundation with a brush because it can be used as a concealer — that’s how we think of it.

Westman Atelier
Vital Skin Foundation Stick
goop, $68

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Westman Atelier
Spot check brush
goop, $38

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Westman Atelier
Foundation brush
goop, $80

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6.

The false lashes don’t smudge and they look super natural — definitely the best for a wedding.

For a narrower eye shape

Love
Eyelashes Iris
goop, $22

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The most natural

Love
Cate Lashes
goop, $22

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More TV series

Love
Drifting eyelashes
goop, $22

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If you didn’t choose false lashes, to best define your eyes, line them with a liquid eyeliner (only on the top outer two-thirds of your lashes), then wipe off excess with Q-tip. This idea isn’t a whole look at all – it’s the definition and drama you usually only get from a coat of mascara, maybe a heavier look. (Tip: If you don’t usually line your eyes, line your eyes with a heavy pencil the night before – then wipe off. Using a generous amount of primer will help it really penetrate the roots, helping you get the look you need.) subtle strokes the next day for makeup-free eye makeup.)

ILIA
Clean liquid liner
goop, $28

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Jillian Dempsey
Khol’s eyeliner
goop, $20

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7.

Even if you don’t curl your lashes normally, do it – the rest of the liner plus the curled lashes are all tear-proof and undetectable under makeup but make a huge difference to your look. . Apply mascara; you may find you need less after applying and/or perming your lashes. This LoveSeen eyelash curler from LoveSeen serves as a great lash curler.

Love
Eyelashes tool
goop, $34

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Black and glossy

Westman Atelier
Love You Eye Mascara
goop, $58

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Waterproof and minimal

Ere Perez
Avocado waterproof mascara
goop, $28

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8.

Keep eye shadow light and natural. Apply less as you get closer to the nose and more towards the wrinkles. If you want a bolder look, apply bolder on the outer corner of the eye. A metallic or even shimmering highlighter in the corner of your eye can also be beautiful.

Ami Cole
Highlighter Highlighter
goop, $22

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19/99
Precision pencil duo
goop, $42

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ROEN
Warm eyeshadow palette 75°
goop, $46

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9.

Creamy blush — blended with applesauce on your cheeks — keeps skin looking fresh and makes it easy to reapply if you need to.

Minimal powder, covering only the T-zone, helping you look less shiny. Powder on the whole skin, on the other hand, hurts the skin, so use caution. Carry the compact pouch with you and reapply if needed.

Saie
Dew Blush
goop, $24

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Westman Atelier
Vital Pressed Skincare Powder
goop, $75

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ten.

The best lip look is entirely up to you. Never mind how long a particular recipe lasts, especially at a wedding — with typical baking and kissing times, you’ll reapply no matter what, so use what ever. you love and what compliments your skin the most.