21 Beauty Products for Long-Lasting Wedding Makeup

These powerhouse products and expert tricks will keep you looking gorgeous from dawn to dusk.

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According to Marcus Monson, Guerlain celebrity makeup artist, primer is the key to a perfect complexion. Not only will Dolce & Gabbana The Primer help your foundation stay put, it will minimize the look of your pores as well.
Glow On
Lighten up with a shimmery luminizing powder like Diorific Illuminating Pressed Powder. Kashuk recommends using rose-gold tones, which look more natural and photograph better than silvery shades.
Stay-Put Lip Color
Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in Crimson.
Stay-Put Lip Color
Creamy Matte Lip Color Collection by Bobbi Brown Cosmetics comes in a beautiful variety of colors. Makeup artist Bobbi Brown suggests adding another layer of lip pencil around the lip line to prevent fading or smearing after applying lipstick.
Stay-Put Lip Color
Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon in Fraise.
Brow Power
Your brows create the framework for the rest of your look, so make sure they stay picture-perfect all day long. A colorless wax pencil like Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Fix will act as a primer and lock brow powder in place.
Stay-Put Lip Color
YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain in Rouge Laque.
Fresh Face
Great makeup starts with a clean canvas, so make sure your skin is moisturized and exfoliated before the big day. Try Sonia Kashuk Radiant Boost Restorative Facial Oil for a dewy, youthful look.
Stay-Put Lip Color
Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Trendsetter.
On the Edge
Trace just outside your natural lip line with Paul & Joe Lip Concealer Duo to prevent color from bleeding and make your pout appear fuller. Bonus: its pink undertones flatter every complexion.
Stay-Put Lip Color
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Man-hunter.
Eye Do
To keep shadow from creasing, an eye primer like Merle Norman Eye Shadow Primer is a must. Monson recommends layering powder on top of eye primer for an extra-durable base.
In Your Prime
Glide Mary Kay TimeWise Lip Primer onto lips to fill in any fine lines and create an even base that will prevent color from feathering or smudging.
Bright Eyes
Feeling teary? Try a waterproof shadow like Make Up For Ever Aqua Matic for maximum tear protection. Should waterworks occur, always gently blot tears of joy to avoid wiping away makeup.
A Fine Line
Apply Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip all over your lips — trace the edges first, then fill in the center. You’ll create an even, clean foundation that will lock your lipstick in place.
Im-press
For an extra-strength base, makeup artist Liliana Pennington suggests layering colorless powder between lip liner and lipstick. Our fave: Laura Mercier Invisible Pressed Setting Powder.
Conceal the Deal
If wedding-day stress has you losing sleep, opt for a waterproof concealer to get extra-strength coverage. Lancôme Effacernes Waterproof Concealer masks circles without melting away.
Lush Lashes
Wedding Makeup 101: Every bride should go for a waterproof mascara like Guerlain Maxi Lash to avoid makeup meltdown brought on by emotional moments.
Smooth the Way
Pump up your lips with a coat of Guerlain Kiss Kiss Liplift, formulated to minimize imperfections, add subtle volume to lips and create a perfect foundation for color.
Clean Slate
Slough off rough skin with Fresh Sugar Lip Polish before applying lipstick. Dry lips cause color to fade and feather, so the gentle exfoliation will ensure a smooth, well-moisturized pucker.
Brush Off
“Powder is a bride’s secret weapon,” says Sonia Kashuk, founder of Sonia Kashuk Beauty. Apply Eve Lom Sheer Radiance Translucent Powder to your T-zone to lock makeup in place, then keep in your bag for touchups.