As wedding season approaches, there’s a lot to prep for. You’d probably already sent in your RSVP and have gone shopping for your wedding guest dress, so what’s next? When it comes to weddings, beauty is just as important as fashion. Do you go for a bold look or tone it down? How can you keep your makeup intact while you’re bawling your eyes out as the couple exchanges vows? We’re sure that you have many questions, and luckily, we’ve compiled a list of essentials for you. From waterproof mascara to long-lasting lipstick, these products will get you through a long day of crying, dancing, champagne toasts and eating wedding cake. Pack these 14 beauty essentials for a summer wedding.
- Add some color to your makeup look with this Sigma Beauty On-The-Go Eyeshadow Palette, which includes nine pigmented matte and shimmer shades that’ll last through the ceremony and reception.
- For a lip color that’ll last through eating a piece of cake, go with this Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Liquid Lipstick. It leaves a velvet, matte finish in just one swipe and will instantly have guests asking what lip color you’re wearing.
- Achieve a soft, matte look with this Fenty Beauty Longwear Foundation. It provides full coverage and reduces shine, so if you get teary-eyed, oily or sweaty during the celebration, your makeup won’t budge.
- No makeup look is complete without a lip liner, and this Rare Beauty Kind Words Lip Liner glides on like a lip gloss and pairs well with any lipstick. The formula is super creamy, pigmented and waterproof which means it’ll stay on even after a few glasses of champagne.
- When the vows bring tears to your eyes, make sure you’re wearing this waterproof L’Oreal Paris Carbon Black Mascara. Plus, it gives you voluminous lashes that will hold their shape because wedding days are marathons, not sprints.
- If you’re jet-lagged from a long flight to the wedding destination, revive your eyes with this best-selling Beauty of Joseon Eye Serum. It’s designed to depuff, brighten and minimize fine lines to help you look more awake.
- If you’re attending a beach wedding, keep this Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 60 Sunscreen in your bag for some much-needed sun protection. Formulated with vitamin E, it’s water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, provides all-day hydration and leaves your skin feeling smooth.
- This $4 e.l.f. Squeeze Me Lip Balm is a personal favorite of mine and a number one bestseller. Boosted with lip-loving ingredients, including shea butter, hyaluronic acid and goji berry, it keeps your lips nourished and hydrated for hours and is super easy to reapply before you head to the dance floor.
- Tame flyaways with this number one bestselling Samnyte Hair Wax Stick that over 50,000 people have purchased in the past month. It’ll keep your hairstyle in place through the marathon of pictures you take.
- If your legs haven’t seen sunlight since September, add a little color (without harmful UV rays) with this Jergens Natural Glow Tanning Lotion. Enriched with collagen, coconut oil and elastin, it gives you a natural glow, firms your skin, hydrates and minimizes cellulite and lines.
- Keep your makeup intact from morning till night with this long-lasting Milani Make It Last Setting Spray. It primes and sets your makeup for 24 hours, deeply hydrates and leaves a dewy glow. Reviewers call it a game-changer, saying their foundation no longer slides.
- Before you spend $60+ getting your nails done, consider doing them yourself with this OPI Nail Lacquer. This nail polish is chip-resistant, fast-drying and lasts up to a week.
- Want to achieve a minimal makeup look on the big day? Reach for this Maybelline Instant Age Concealer that over 10,000 people have bought in the past month. It comes in 28 shades that you can use to brighten your under eyes or cover blemishes. Plus, it doesn’t crease and lasts up to 12 hours.
- Complete your makeup look with this L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick, which is formulated with vitamin E, omega-3 and argan oil for a creamy matte finish. Plus, with 50 shades, you’ll for sure find your perfect match, just as the happy couple did.
