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7 DIY Wedding Makeup Hacks to Ensure You Look Flawless on Your Big Day

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Wedding Makeup Hacks

7 DIY Wedding Makeup Hacks to Ensure You Look Flawless on Your Big Day

25 September, 2018 by Emily Orofino

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Use loose powder as an alternative to false lashes.

Those on a quest for a fringe plush enough to rival to Kim Kardashian's should opt for lash extensions for the big day. But if you just want to bump up what you already have without struggling with faux strips and glue, dusting some loose powder on before applying mascara is a simple and effective alternative.

"If you're looking for really thick, full lashes, a couple of coats [of powder] is best because loose powder is buildable," LaMar told us.

Using a latex sponge or shadow brush, apply favorite loose powder — we like Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder ($49) to lashes, pulling the powder from root to tip. "

Because it's loose powder, it won't mess up the rest of the face," said LaMar. "If anything, it will mattify the under-eye area!"

Use loose powder as an alternative to false lashes.

Then, apply your mascara on top of your powder application. Be sure to wiggle the brush at the base of your lashes to separate them for a more even (and voluminous!) distribution of the formula. You should use waterproof mascara for this step in case of any errant tears. Try Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara ($23) for extradense, fluttery lashes.

Ta-da! Thick, glamorous lashes that won't fall off or slide down your face halfway through the evening.

Make your eye masks multitask.

Then, she can use it as a template for her cat eye. Trust us, this is simple to DIY! Ensuring that the patches are aligned closely with your bottom lashline and the corner of your eye, trace your upper lashline from the center of your lid out to halfway towards your brow with your favorite liner. You should be using the eye patch as your guide throughout this process, relying on it for a sharp line even if your hand gets wobbly.
Pro tip: do this first with a pencil, then layer a liquid liner on top for a more dimensional and durable wing. (Plus, you'll get a practice run with the pencil.) We like Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero ($24) topped with Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Black ($22). Both formulas are waterproof, so you don't have to worry about smudging or smearing.

When you peel away the eye mask, you'll see a crisply defined wing. (If you cautiously lined up the patches, excess product will be left behind on them and not your skin.)

Layer your blush for a flawless flush.

Wait until your skin has soaked up the cream blush, but is still lightly tacky to the touch (around a minute or two), then lightly buff on a coordinating powder formula. Try Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Pink Explosion ($45).

A highlighter can do more than brighten skin.

You can see how the highlighter not only adds to the sultry balminess of the lip's texture, but makes her teeth look seriously bright.

Create an eye-opening illusion.

Lock down your lipstick.

Strategic mattifying will make a bride look glowy, not greasy.

You can see here that anywhere the powder technique was used, the model's complexion was completely mattified, while other areas look more naturally dewy or intentionally luminous (where highlighter was applied). The overall effect is more "ethereal bride" than "Instagram makeup artist."

Now that her makeup is flawless, she's ready to get her hair styled and step into her gown!
For fresh bridal hair ideas incorporating flowers, go here.

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