The makeup I'm using for an event (think a wedding or a party). These products apply great, but will also last a long time and ensure you're looking great your entire event.
Sections
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Primer
SPF
Foundation
Concealer
Contour/Bronzer
Setting Spray
Primer
Skin prep is the most important step in ensuring your makeup lasts all day
Keeps your skin looking perfect in photos
The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer
Smooths so well and reduces the appearance of pores
so blown blurring face primer
SPF
A step we often neglect, but no one wants to be rocking a sunburn at an event
Easy to apply (can go on top of makeup) and easy to carry around (perfect size for on the go)
Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+
Foundation
These are my favorite long lasting foundations for events
This is the best foundation for events - it's lasted me through soo many long Indian weddings that are full day events
Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation
Great shade range and coverage - works well for my skin type but NARS has plenty of foundations with something to work for everyone
Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
Concealer
For any small touch up areas
Great coverage, easy to blend, and plenty of shades to choose from - what more could you want
Revealer Concealer | Kosas Cosmetics
Pairs perfectly with any NARS foundations
Under Eye Concealer Makeup
Contour/Bronzer
It's hard to pick a singular product for this category - it really comes down to your skin tone and undertones. Sephora has so many options including palettes with multiple shades which work great for all seasons
Shop the Best Contour Makeup & Palettes
For a drugstore product this one is my favorite - its affordable and an effective product
MegaGlo™ Contouring Palette | Dulce De Leche
A cult favorite for good reason
Laguna Bronzing Powder
Setting Spray
To look in your glam for all day
I rarely use any other setting sprays - this one is the best of the best
All Nighter: Long Lasting Setting Sprays & Setting Powders
This is a new addition for me but I love that it contains SPF and bonus points because they sell a mini
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Sunscreen Makeup Setting Spray SPF 28 Full-Siz
Great drugstore option if you want an effective setting spray on a budget
Continuous Setting Mist
Blush
Some options for us girlies with blush blindness
Everyone loves these and for good reason. A pigmented liquid blush with soo many shade options
NARS sells a variety of blush palettes that work for any different skin tone. I love these for events that require travel because I can pack one palette and have so many different options
Face & Cheek Palettes
Perfectly pigmented and perfect shade varieties
Blush is Life
These melt into your skin and are perfectly pigmented
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed
Eye Shadow
For any baddies like myself who are stuck in 2016 makeup and still love eye shadow
My go-to palette - there are so many contrasting shades and you can create so many looks
Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette
Wet n Wild eye shadow palettes are great for on the go glam. Easy to travel with but plenty of shades
Palettes
The Urban Decay Naked Palette is a classic and can be used for more simple and neutral glam
Shop Best Selling Naked Eyeshadow Palettes
Eyeliner
Perfect options for winged liner
Whether you're a liquid liner or pen girly Essence has cheap options for all
Affordable Eyeliner, Eyeshadow & Palettes
Another cheap option that stays on all day
Eyeliner
My favorite option at Sephora
Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
Mascara
We love long lashes
One of the best on the market
Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara
Adds sooo much length
Voluminous Butterfly Lengthening Mascara - Eye Makeup - L'Oréal Paris
Gives you the perfect lashes
Mascara
Lip Products
We love glossy lips
Fenty has so many different lip options and they all eat! Miss Rihanna knew what she was doing here
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
These lip stains are perfect and I love supporting a Indian owned brand. Bonus points for the desi flare on the shade names
Lip
I loveee Pillow Talk in the more deeper/intense shades. It complements my skin tone so well.
Lipstick Collection: Luxury & Luscious Lipsticks
You can't go wrong with any shades of Summer Fridays for a more casual lip, but brown sugar is a perfect combination and looks so flattering
Lip Butter Balm, Brown Sugar
Highlighter
For gals who love a little shimmer
Fenty highlights look soo bomb. I feel like I'm glowing anytime I wear these
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
So smooth and so shimmery. I love that I can just pick it up at the drugstore and use coupons on it
MegaGlo™ Highlighting Powder | Precious Petals - Wet n Wild
Powder
Perfect for baking and ensuring a matte look
EASY BAKE LOOSE POWDER Banana Bread - Huda Beauty
The best pressed powder for any touch ups throughout the day - I love how sleek the packaging is and it fits easily into my purse
