8 DIY Wedding Makeup Tips You Need to Know Inline

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    Rule #1: Prep for Success

    “Do a detoxing or hydrating mask as the first step of your process. This helps get your skin to a neutral place so your makeup application is seamless. One of my favorite masks for this is Clark’s Botanicals Deep Moisture Mask.”

    Clark’s Botanicals Deep Moisture Mask, $72, buy it now

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    Rule #2: It’s All in the Tools

    “Invest in great makeup brushes! I love Surratt’s brushes for seamless application, and they’re built exceptionally well, too.”

    Surratt Sublime Powder Brush, $275, buy it now

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    Rule #3: Build a Good Foundation

    “Since you’ll be dealing with longevity of your makeup on your wedding day, consider wearing a medium- to fuller-coverage product. One of my favorite combinations right now for long-wear complexions is Tatcha Deep Hydration Firming Serum under Diorskin Forever Foundation. The firming serum not only hydrates the skin, it also locks down the foundation.”

    Tatcha Deep Hydration Firming Serum, $95, buy it now; Dior Diorskin Forever Foundation, $50, buy it now

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    Rule #4: Master a Wax-On, Wax-Off Technique

    “Think of buffing on your foundation like waxing a car—the circular motion of this technique blurs and diffuses onto the skin, creating seamless coverage. Next, apply concealer after foundation. This builds coverage where you need it without applying too much on. And if you need powder, only apply in the T-zone. This will keep the skin radiant on the high parts of the face without looking flat.”

    BareMinerals BareSkin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer, $20, buy it now

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    Rule #5: Contour With Care

    “I do like to shape out the cheek a bit, and the trick to doing so is finding the perfect pink-brown shade. This adds strength without looking hard or too dark. One of my favorite universal pink-brown blushes is Honest Beauty’s cream blush in Truly Teasing.”

    Honest Beauty Crème Blush in Truly Teasing, $22, buy it now

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    Rule #6: Think Easy on the Eyes

    “I like to press shadows on the lid with my fingers rather than using brushes when I want washes of color on the eye. Structured makeup can feel too high maintenance against all white, and this application softens the look.”

    Laura Mercier Luster Eye Colour in Topaz, $25, buy it now

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    Rule #7: Carry a Portable Lip Crayon

    “Consider lip crayons on your wedding day. Besides the many finishes they now come in, what’s great about them is how inconspicuous they are in a small clutch or bag. Bobbi Brown’s Art Stick in Dusty Pink is the perfect mauve pinky beige for any skin tone.”

    Bobbi Brown Art Stick in Dusty Pink, $28, buy it now

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    Rule #8: Pack an Emergency Face Mist

    “If you feel like your makeup looks a bit caked on or too heavy, mist with Evian or even rose water to cut down the powdery finish. I love Marie Veronique’s Mist de Jour for this because it does the trick and smells great!”

    Marie Veronique Mist de Jour, $35, buy it now