Steps to Make Your Wedding Day Makeup Last

Prep Your Skin
Wash your face with a mild cleanser to remove makeup, oil, and dirt, then use a gentle scrub to buff off any dry patches. Or, if you have sensitive skin, skip the exfoliant and simply use a washcloth. Blot your skin dry, and spritz on a soothing rose or chamomile toner to add a dewy glow.

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Then, rather than slathering on a heavy moisturizer, "opt for a gel-based lotion that'll leave your face smooth and help extend the wear of your makeup," says Vanessa Scali, a makeup artist in Los Angeles.

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Conceal and Camouflage
To eliminate dark under eye circles or shadows on the inner corners of the eyes, reach for a creamy concealer. Apply it with your fingers to prevent residual amounts from sinking into fine lines. For blemishes and pimples, regular concealer just doesn't cut it. Instead, use a camouflage, a type of cover-up that's tacky to the touch. "It's a drier version of concealer that's densely ... more
Photo by: marthastewartweddings.com
Conceal and Camouflage
To eliminate dark under eye circles or shadows on the inner corners of the eyes, reach for a creamy concealer. Apply it with your fingers to prevent residual amounts from sinking into fine lines. For blemishes and pimples, regular concealer just doesn't cut it. Instead, use a camouflage, a type of cover-up that's tacky to the touch. "It's a drier version of concealer that's densely pigmented and less emollient so it stays put and makes anything vanish," says Scali. Apply a tiny amount with a small, pointed brush, and repeat to build coverage if needed. less

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