An Essential Makeup Guide For Summer Weddings

Have a friend's wedding coming up in this blistering heat? As much as you may want to refuse the invitation, some things can't be done that way, especially when it involves a close friend. While you can opt for light and breezy clothes to beat the heat, how do you prevent your makeup from being a disaster? A hot and humid climate is definitely not ideal to wear makeup. Not only will the weather play spoilsport to prevent your makeup from lasting longer, it may even start melting if you stay out for too long.

Worried? Don't be, We bring your foolproof tips to have a tension free time at a summer wedding. Annanya Sabarwal, Country Head at Kiko Milano India and Davinder Kaur, make-up expert at MyGlamm, share essential tips:

1. Cleanse the skin

This is crucial. Cleanse the skin with a gentle cleanser and wrap ice cubes in a clean cotton cloth and rub it all over your face. It refreshes and hydrates the skin. Follow with a moisturiser as per your skin type.

2. Picking the right primer

Opt for an oil-free primer before applying makeup as it makes it last longer and holds up your makeup through any condition. If you use foundation, apply an oil-free formula with a foundation brush. After you've applied your liquid foundation, powder your face with a small brush.

3. Take caution with bronzers

Stay away from liquid or cream bronzers as they will not hold up in the heat; try a matte powder instead.

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4. Eye makeup

If your eyelids are extra oily, apply a mattifying product first, as it gives a perfect finish to any texture of eye shadows and makes it stay longer without creasing the eyeshadow. Stick to powder eyeshadows over creamy formulas.

As for liners, waterproof liquid liner is the best idea while a waterproof mascara is a must for every bride, especially for a summer one.

5. Powder blush

Opt for soft, powdery formula over cream blush that will look fresh and absorb oil. To make it last longer, apply cheek stain, then dust a matching powder blush on top of it.

6. Matte lipstick

Complete your look with a matte lipstick in coral, peach and pink colours. Before you do that, start off by using a good lip scrub and then moisturise your lips with balm so your pencil will glide along easily. Take your lip pencil on your entire lips as this will prevent your lipstick from bleeding and supply more holding power. Cover your lips with the lipstick once the base is set. Make sure to use a fixing spray. If you don't have one, rose water is a good substitute too.

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Do not to forget to carry a kit for quick touch ups, it should include a compact, a lipstick, powder-free blotting papers to remove shine, and a small tube of concealer with a tiny synthetic brush for quick touch-ups.

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