I also wanted a long lasting, fuss free look that I wasn't going to need to touch up through out the day. I did do a little blotting after outdoor pictures in the June humidity and heat but other than that it stayed very well. It even lasted through most of my dancing, I even have a picture to prove it. (Stay tuned to the end for the aftermath!)
If you want to see what I did, just keep reading.
Long lasting, no fuss makeup is all about the products you use. Its best to use things that work well for your personal skin type and claim they are long lasting. I have normal to dry skin, but with the heat and humidity even I can be a little bit oily. I will list the products below, in the steps that I applied them. I did my makeup at 1030 in the morning and it lasted all day, with one blot session before the reception, after that I was ready for a dance party and wasn't going to keep up my makeup. I did have to reapply lipstick but I was eating and drinking so that's pretty much a given.
Before I even headed to the salon that morning, I made sure my face was freshly washed and moisturized. Plump, hydrated skin makes for the best makeup application.
1. Primer - Bare Minerals Prime Time Foundation Primer - This is the original formula in a sample size, its the primer that works best with my skin but can be used with all skin types.
I like to prime my face first and then move on the the eyes, that way I don't have to worry about eye shadow fall out.
2. Eyes - This is a process all on its own but it worked well for my eyes.
I like to use high end products that I have but trust me there are plenty of drugstore gems out there too! Almost all of the products can be found at Ulta, except for the lipliner and Wet N' Wild lipstick I used which can be found at Walgreens.
This was a trial run in the natural day light.
(#nofilter, just a window with closed curtains and the sun coming through)
At the Church, before the Ceremony with poor lighting.
Long distance shot from walking down the aisle.
Long lasting, no fuss makeup is all about the products you use. Its best to use things that work well for your personal skin type and claim they are long lasting. I have normal to dry skin, but with the heat and humidity even I can be a little bit oily. I will list the products below, in the steps that I applied them. I did my makeup at 1030 in the morning and it lasted all day, with one blot session before the reception, after that I was ready for a dance party and wasn't going to keep up my makeup. I did have to reapply lipstick but I was eating and drinking so that's pretty much a given.
After the Ceremony and outdoor pictures before the reception. A rare picture with my husband.
Before I even headed to the salon that morning, I made sure my face was freshly washed and moisturized. Plump, hydrated skin makes for the best makeup application.
1. Primer - Bare Minerals Prime Time Foundation Primer - This is the original formula in a sample size, its the primer that works best with my skin but can be used with all skin types.
I like to prime my face first and then move on the the eyes, that way I don't have to worry about eye shadow fall out.
2. Eyes - This is a process all on its own but it worked well for my eyes.
- Primer - Bare Minerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer - Original Formula - It is a light skin tone color, evens out and perfects eyelids for shadow.
- Lid Color Base - Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Leather in Creamy Beige. - I use this as a base color to make the champagne color really pop on the lid and last longer.
- Lid Color - Loreal Infallible Eye Shadow in Iced Latte - This color made for a fresh open eye.
- Transition Crease Color - Urban Decay Naked Palette in Naked. - This color works best on my skin tone as a transition color from the lid colors to the eyebrow highlight color. It also helps blend out the other shadows.
- Crease and Outer V color - Lorac Pro Palette in Sable - I used this color to define the outer V and crease to give my eyes a more defined shape.
- Brow Highlight Color - Lorac Pro Palette in Cream - On almost any given day I use Cream as my brow highlight. It accents the brow without being over the top or shimmery.
- Lower Lash line - I used sable on most of the lower lash line with Iced Latte in the inner corner to keep it bright and open.
- Waterline - Rimmel Scandal Eyes in Nude - I almost always use this nude eyeliner in my waterline it makes your eyes look bigger and more awake. It also lasts through watery eyes, it was tested with tears and allergies. I also have very sensitive eyes and Rimmel products do not bother them.
There is a swatch of the liner on my hand, but as you can tell its pretty natural.
3. Foundation - Maybelline Fit Me Dewy & Smooth in 125 Nude Beige - I used my tried and true Fit Me Foundation, it matches me perfectly and gives your face a nice smooth canvas for the rest.
This is the original bottle but the formula is the same as the Dewy & Smooth. Check my favorite foundation post!
4. Brows - Anastasia Brow Wiz in Caramel and Loreal Brow Stylist Plumper in Medium to Dark - I do my eyebrows after my foundation to allow my foundation time to set into my skin. I use the pencil first and then set the brows with the plumper. It has small fibers in it that add volume to your brows. If you don't wash it off, it will last overnight.
5. Concealer - Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant and Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Fair - I use the Dream Lumi to help combat against dark circles first. It has a salmon tone and a thinner consistency. Then I layer the Fit Me concealer on top for coverage and highlighting purposes under the eyes, down the bridge of my nose, between my eyebrows, and on my Cupid's bow and chin.
6. Setting Powder - Rimmel Stay Matte in Translucent - I use this powder for setting my under eyes and anywhere I placed my concealer. I also used it to set my entire face for the wedding. It doesn't add color coverage but lasts for a long time. I also used this for blotting my t-zone before the reception and used it on the bride in her t-zone.
7. Contouring, Blush and Highlight
- Contour and Bronzer - Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder - I use this to lightly contour my face. I am not one for the famous Kardashian contour but since I have a round shaped face I like to give myself some cheekbones. I use it for the hallows of my cheeks, a little around my temples and under my jawline. If you place it in a triangle shape under your chin, it will help shadow a double chin too (one of my favorite tricks!). I also dust whatever is left on the brush on the sides of my nose and right under my bottom lip for some extra pout!
- Blush - Benefit Rockateur Blush - I have the Cheeky Sweet Spot Christmas blush set from Benefit but you can buy all the blushes individually. I love of all of them and think you could use any blush with this eye look. I used Rockateur for the wedding, it is a muted pink blush with a slight shimmer. It makes for a fresh, youthful face.
- Highlight - NYX Illuminator in Ritualistic - I absolutely love this stuff! I use it anywhere I placed my concealer earlier for highlighting, typically the tops of my cheekbones, down the bridge of my nose, just above my eyebrows, my chin and right on my Cupid's bow to make my top lip a little fuller.
8. Setting Spray - Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray - I think setting spray is the shellac of makeup. It is the final step that locks everything in. On an everyday basis, I use the Urban Decay Chill Setting Spray it is cooling and hydrating. Since it was wedding day and I didn't want my makeup going in anywhere, I bought the small size of the All Nighter and it did not disappoint. I had heard great things about it but had never tried it. I might buy the full size one when I run out of this. My makeup really did last all night!
9. Mascara - Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Cat Eyes and CK One Mascara in Black - I think mascara is another personal choice but I also think that layering mascaras is the way to go. I was blessed with naturally full lashes so I can pretty much make any mascara work. However, on wedding day, I didn't want my mascara going anywhere, so I layered waterproof mascara for length and volume. I also always do my mascara after setting my makeup, so if I get some on my eyelid or cheek it removes easily without removing my makeup.
10. Lips - Liner, Lipstick and Gloss
- Lip liner - Jordana Easy Liner for Lips in Rock N' Rose - Jordana Cosmetics can be found at Walgreens and Kmart. Some of the best lipliners for $2.99.
- Lipstick - Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Chihuahua - Wet N' Wild Fergie in Fergie Daily in center of the Lip
- Gloss - NYX Plump it up Lip Plumper in Pamela - This does tingle slightly when you wear it, I don't see a whole of change, I just like the tingle and its minty.
The Too Faced Lipstick does dry matte and can be slightly drying to the lips.
I know this is a lot of steps and I do not do them every single day but it was a special occasion so I wanted to look my best. I also didn't want to be messing with it all day and it worked well for me.
And if you have read through this entire post just to see the end of the night picture....here it is....
I'm a little shiny and the picture is a little blurry but it was a beautiful wedding and a great reception. If there's music I am dancing, OK let's be real, I even dance if there isn't music!
I like to use high end products that I have but trust me there are plenty of drugstore gems out there too! Almost all of the products can be found at Ulta, except for the lipliner and Wet N' Wild lipstick I used which can be found at Walgreens.
The adventure continues....
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