What makeup do I need as a wedding guest

The ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ of a big dress reveal, tear-jerking speeches, questionable dancing from that one family member – the joy of a wedding is difficult to rival. What can be difficult, though, is hitting the right mark with your makeup.

For the aforementioned reasons, weddings come with their unique set of quirks. There aren’t many other occasions which last for as long as twelve hours (maybe even more), include multiple opportunities for happy tears, or have the potential for such rigorous dancing that your watch will assume you’re in the gym. It’s also a nice opportunity to try something new with your makeup, especially if you’ve also treated yourself to a new outfit. RSVPs at the ready, here’s everything you need to know about wedding guest makeup…

What makeup do I need as a wedding guest: FAQs

What makeup should I wear to a wedding?

Ceremony and speech-proof eye makeup
Even the most hardened among us can’t help but let out a little tear when the groom's voice starts to catch during his vows. Lash2Lash, our high-impact mascara, feels weightless on lashes and is impressively long-lasting – even when you’re delicately dabbing a tissue beneath your eyes. Pair with Eye2Eye, our pigment-packed cream eyeshadow, for a long-wearing look that won’t crumble like a powder eyeshadow.

Long-lasting base
When it comes to a wedding, more is more. Even if you don’t normally wear much of a base, we’d recommend upgrading to BFF All Day foundation for long-lasting wear. Lighter than a traditional foundation, it has medium, buildable coverage with a modern matte finish. Pro-ceramides in the formula help to smooth skin texture, and vitamin B3 reduces the appearance of fine lines.

No-mirror lip colour
No time to nip to the loo before the photos? You’ll need a lip colour you can top-up without a mirror. Lip2Cheek is easy to smooth on for camera-ready lips in a matter of moments. You could even blend some onto your cheeks too, to bring your entire complexion to life.

Hardworking concealer
Late night helping to make confetti cones or toasting the bride into the early hours? Fake eight hours of sleep even when you only got four with the help of BFF Eye, our serum-concealer. The cooling Zamac tip works wonders to reduce puffiness on tired, swollen eyes while vitamin C brightens.

Photo-ready highlighter
You might not be able to guarantee catching the bouquet, but you can make sure your skin catches the light in every photo. Miracle Halo, our multi-use complexion illuminator, will light up your complexion with a halo of soft, dewy radiance. Wear under makeup, mix with your foundation or simply tap onto the high points of your face, like your cheekbones and brow bones, to lift and brighten.

How do you make makeup last all day for a wedding?

The realistic answer to the question of how to make your makeup last all day for a wedding is that it’s not really possible. Instead, focus on packing mini, stackable and multitasking products you can slot neatly into your clutch and use for top-ups throughout the day. Trinity, our ultimate multitasker for lips, cheeks and eyes, was made for special occasions, giving you the option to adapt your look for the evening too.

Is it worth booking a professional makeup appointment for a wedding?

A professional makeup appointment is a brilliant way to build your confidence with makeup or learn some new techniques and tricks ahead of a big event. In our Rethink Your Makeup Routine appointment, our pro artists will start by pinpointing the exact shades to suit your unique combination of skin, hair and eye colour, before teaching you how to buff, blend and blur like an expert. Even better, the cost of the appointment is redeemable against in-store purchases.

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