Proofing
Your Wedding Day Makeup
On a day where it’s absolutely
essential you look your best, finding makeup that stays put is critical.
You’ll be eating, repeatedly kissing your new husband, and
possibly even crying tears of joy (potential "tear times"
include the ceremony, the father/daughter dance, and the touching
toasts). Amidst all this, you’ll need to look your best without
running to the powder room every few minutes to insure that your
lipstick hasn’t smudged or your mascara hasn’t streaked
down your cheeks. And remember the photographer; he or she will
be at your side practically every minute of the day. I guarantee
you won’t want any makeup mishaps forever caught on film.
The most problematic makeup areas
are the eyes and lips. Lipstick quickly disappears and eye makeup
adheres only under the best of conditions. To remedy this problem,
you’ll need to find makeup products that are advertised as
"long wearing", "extended wear", "kiss-proof",
or "waterproof". Most importantly, I urge you to test
these products before the big day. The same product can produce
different effects on another person. For example, one person might
describe one brand of mascara to be perfect, while another thinks
it’s too clumpy.
Personally, I’m a minimalist.
If I can purchase one product that will do the job of five, I will.
That’s where "makeup sealants" come in. Makeup sealants
are clear lacquers that are used under or over makeup, depending
on the sealant.
Quite by accident, I found the
sealant I'll be using on the day of my wedding. I originally purchased
the sealant because my eyeliner had a way of moving with the force
of gravity, causing me to look like I had two black eyes (or whatever
color eyeliner I happened to be wearing). The salesperson swore
that the product would work to prevent the meltdown I was experiencing,
so I tried it. I was surprised to find that when I used it, my makeup
simply did not budge.
The sealant even held my eye
makeup in place during a bout of crying at a sad movie!
The product I bought came with
several makeup brushes, including a lip brush and a mascara wand.
I knew it "froze" my eye makeup, so one night I experimented
to see if it would seal my lipstick through dinner. I applied lipstick,
blotted with a tissue, then painted the sealant on, followed by
another coat of lipstick (to counteract the "tacky" feel).
Lo and behold, the lipstick color was intact even after a particularly
messy chicken dinner!
I’m proud to say I’m
confident knowing which product will increase the staying power
of my makeup on the day of my wedding. I urge you, too, to find
the ultimate makeup for your wedding day by allowing yourself plenty
of time for trial and error. Good luck!
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