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First, use a primer. Smashbox is really great and some places, like Ulta, sell a trial sized version for about $15. I've also read reviews for Revlon PhotoReady foundation, which is about $12 in the stores. Most places, even drug stores, will accept returns on cosmetics with receipts if you do not like them. Try a few before then and you should be fine!
@ Vegas Pug--I have never used primer before...is Smashbox okay for sensitive skin? And I hadn't heard about the Revlon Photoready...I will give that a try for sure! Thanks for the tip!!!
I agree about using a primer (I use this and I have sensitive skin - I haven't had any problems). Avoid foundations with sunscreen in them as they tend to add shininess. Also use a fine powder to get rid of shine (I like Make Up Forever).
For eyeshadow try Urban Decays Primer Potion.
These things will cost $20-$30 each BUT they last forever (you only need a little bit of each). Definitely look for sample sizes.
Also you can do returns to Sephora even if you order online if you don't like the products - so at least you won't be wasting your money on something you'll never use.
And go check out some makeup tips and bridal tips on You Tube.com, that's what I did!
I got a great set of trial sized items for my wedding make up at sephora. It was the make up forever line, and I got a small primer, a "hydrating serum" that is great for around eyes or any other dry patches, and an amazing "HD powder" that can go over everything and get rid of any shine. I got all 3 for $29 and I still use them after the wedding (I'm not a huge make up person, generally speaking, but they are very versatile)
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P258102&categoryId=C19970&shouldPaginate=true
I second (or third or fourth...lol) the primer recommendation.
If you can't afford a super high end primer, I've heard that the female anti-chafing gels from the drugstore have the same main ingredient (dimethicone, I believe), and they cost around $7 or $8 for a huge tube. Dimethicone is a skin protectant, so I'd suspect it's okay for sensitive skin unless you are super blemish-prone.
Alternatively, I've heard good things about using airbrush make-up without the airbrush tool. Most of them have medium-full coverage, don't need to be set with powder, and will last through just about anything. Some companies offer reasonably priced trial or intro kits (you can order online) that come with several shades - so you can either mix and match, blend a custom shade, or use different tones for shading and contouring.
Another thing you could try is alternating layers of product. If you first put down a very fine layer of powder and then your liquid foundation, the foundation will have more to "stick" to. Then, if you top that off with another very light-handed powder layer, it sets the layers quite well.
Blotting sheets are pretty inexpensive at the drugstore, as well...could always hide one folded among the stems of your bouquet and blot just before you make your grand entrance (silly one, sorry)!
@ camrie-Wow...this is awesome to hear that they take returns...that was my main worry-spending a ton of money on products that I may or may not like. Thanks!
@Ladyjenn-I will definately have to do that, too!
@MissTerrapin-Thanks for the link! Seems like you got an awesome deal! I'm going to look into ordering from Sephora, now that I know they take returns and seem to be reccommended.
@teenybird--Wow...I didn't know about the Dimethicone...I'll have to look into that as well! As long as it doesn't make me break out or look like a sweaty mess, I will be a happy bride! (:
Thanks, ladies!!!!!
I agree about Urban Decay potion primer for the eyeshadow! It's amazing! I look into going to a makeup counter to learn how to apply makeup so that it will stay. You might need to invest in some high quality primer to keep your makeup in place.
I definitely agree with using a primer - I used Smashbox and it worked wonderfully.
I have very oily skin, and I used the Loreal version of Bare Minerals and it didn't rub off, run, or like shiny in pics. Have your MOH or someone keep some blotting papers in a purse and have them hand them to you at discreet moments to blot your nose, the sides of your nose, chin and forehead. I only had to do this once. I didn't use an eyeshadow primer b/c I didn't wear eyeshadow (I'm seriously inept at applying it) but I used liquid eyeliner and it didn't fade or rub at all!
I'm doing my own make up, using all drugstore brands. I figure most of the pictures are taken early in the day and just about any make up should stay on for a few hours. If it wears off halfway through the reception, i don't really care that much.
@Laylabelle- I have used the Loreal brand of the mineral powder and love it, but so many people have scared me when it comes to mineral powders, saying it looks shiny if a flash is used--and where our pictures are being taken is rather shady, so I know the photographer will have to use a flash. Was a flash used for your photos? It would be awesome for me to be able to stick with a mineral powder...that's what I'm most comfortable in. I'll be doing liquid liner, it's what I've worn since I first learned to apply makeup, and I love how it doesn't melt!
@nonimouse12- I see you are getting married next week...I'd love it if you let me know which brands you used and how well they held up! It'd be so much better on my pocketbook to go the drugstore route!
@LilMissSteiggy: Yes! I was married in a theater, which was dark and our wedding was at night! She definitely had to use the flash. I didn't get shiny in pics. I used to use Bare Minerals but it definitely made me look shiny, so I switched to Loreal. Just keep some blotting sheets (non-powdered ones) in your bra, clutch, or MOH's clutch and have her and your BM's watch our for shininess and let you know - seriously, they're your best bet at taking care of it! :)
@ Laylabelle-Oh, you've made me feel so much better! I was having a hard time justifying dishing the money expensive foundation (I'm just really, really frugal and get buyers remorse WAY easy). I'm going to see if FI will take some practice shots with a flash, but I think I might just stick with Loreal...I'd be more comfortable that way I think! Thanks so much!
@LilMissSteiggy: Oh my gosh girl, I totally understand! My wedding had a $5k budget, there was no room for fancy makeup! :) I think having him take test shots is a great idea! Good luck with everything, it'll be great!! :)
@LilMissSteiggy: I agree with primer, but instead of forking over $20+ for Smashbox or another pricey brand, try this Monistat Chafing Gel. You can get it at Target or Wal-Mart or a drugstore and it costs only $6 or so. Apparently it's the exact same formulation - Miss Rainbow is the one recommended it, I think.
Also, for a less expensive foundation, i really like Clinique Superfit liquid foundation. I think it is under $20 and it keeps me pretty non-greasy all day if I use it with primer and a bit of loose powder on top.
@LilMissSteiggy: Oh, I forgot to add: I bought the sample Smashbox primer at Ulta - not the full bottle. It was cheaper (but still more than I'd normally spend on something that tiny).
@LilMissSteiggy: I'll let you know how everything goes! My make up box includes the monistat chafing gel as primer, cover girl tinted moisterizer, covergirl concealer (finding the right color here is important--they may have yellow, blue/pink or neutral undertones), covergirl finishing powder, covergirl waterproof mascara (blue tube), covergirl eyeliner, (are you noticing a theme yet), revlon and mary kay eyeshadow, some blush I've had forever, lipstain (covergirl, I think--I know this one doen't last too long, but i hate lipstick, so it'll do).
I basically bought make up that i thought i'd wear anyway, and anytime i had to go somewhere sort of nice, I'd do up my make up more than i normally would and used that as a trial. I did have some other eyeshadows that didn't work as well, but i think i'm pretty good with that i have now.
@Ladyjenn: I was wondering about searching youtube videos for help w/ makeup and if they'd be useful... Good tip! I'll check it out!
There are a lot of free how to videos on sephora.com and you tube. I really like bare minerals matte version, if you have sensitive skin and are worried about looking shiny. It also provides some SPF, and if are taking outside pictures in the afternoon you will be red by the time you go home without sunscreen of some kind.
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I live in a tiny, tiny town with the biggest town an hour away...things like makeup artists just aren't used (or even available) around here. Do for makeup....I've decided to go the DIY route. I was really okay with the idea because I like to know I'll have control over my look and that I will look like ME that day. But now I'm begginning to stress...I don't want to look shiny, and I want a foundation that's not going to melt off in minutes if it gets hot. I am so scared of my eyeshadow wearing off in the heat (since my wedding is in the beginning of August...I'm just asssuming it will be hot...though it'd be nice if it was cooler!). I looked at some 'designer makeup', but I just can't afford to spend forty or fifty dollars on foundation! I've also looked into bare minerals, but the consensus seems to be it can make you shiny in pictures...so that's out. Anyone have any lower-cost, melt-resistant make up suggestions? Thanks!
PS--I totally posted this without putting it in the beauty category! My apologies!