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| Photo by:Regis Andrade |
One thing we know for sure is that you want to look HOT on your wedding day – as in
sexy, beautiful, gorgeous etc… but a lot of you summer brides fear that the
steamy weather could have you looking like a hot-mess instead. For Part-2 of my ‘Beat the Heat – Summer
Wedding Survival' series, I have written a few beauty tips to keep you looking
(and feeling) your best even in the steamiest weather.
(Click HERE to read Part 1: Planning Tips for Summer
Weddings)
Shine control.
Although first instinct may be to load on the pressed powder
to eliminate that t-zone shine, it may actually work against you giving you a
caked-on look! Instead, keep your
makeup looking light by turning to some blotting papers for shine control - they
are quick, convenient and easy to carry with you!
Staying power.
Invest in a solid makeup primer – it sets a foundation for
your makeup and keeps it in place longer... especially in the heat! Apply your primer after you moisturize
your face (don’t forget to use a moisturizer that has a decent SPF) – than
apply your makeup as usual.
Avoid Raccoon Eyes
Cut down the appearance of “raccoon eyes” by staying away from cream based eye shadow – it tends to settle, smear and smudge more in the heat than a powder based shadow. If you find creams easier to work with, find a powder shadow in the same tone and apply a light dusting overtop of your cream shadow… this will help seal everything in place.
Cut down the appearance of “raccoon eyes” by staying away from cream based eye shadow – it tends to settle, smear and smudge more in the heat than a powder based shadow. If you find creams easier to work with, find a powder shadow in the same tone and apply a light dusting overtop of your cream shadow… this will help seal everything in place.
Don’t forget to finish the look with a good quality
waterproof mascara.
Avoid a Sticky Situation
Ok… so, no one likes to talk about it but lets face it
ladies: Under a hot dress, in the heat, a little thigh rubbing can cause serious
chaffing and uncomfortable red marks! Ouch! If you tend to have this problem (and don’t worry lots of
people do), here is a nifty little trick to make sure that you can still dance
the night away. Just rub a little deodorant on your inner thighs before
getting dressed. This stops the potential sticking and rubbing that causes
chaffed legs! In a pinch, a little
bit of baby powder can also do the trick, but won’t hold up all day.
Just a final note before I close, remember if you are
purchasing new products for your wedding day, pick them up at least a few weeks
in advance and try them all out to avoid any potential allergic reactions on the big day!
If you guys have any great summer beauty tips please leave
them in the comments below!
