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Bridal Beauty Essentials

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Setting powder on a wedding day is not optional — and this is the one I reach for. After 25 years of bridal makeup, I am extremely selective about what goes into my kit for a wedding day, and the ONE/SIZE Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder earns its pl...
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr | Sephora
 
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One of the most underrated products in my entire kit — and one I genuinely cannot work without. The Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil is the definition of a pro multi-tasker, and as a bridal makeup artist efficiency matters as much as performance....
Artist Color Pencil: Eye, Lip & Brow Pencil - MAKE UP FOR EVER | Sephora
 
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Strip lashes on a wedding day are one of my biggest pet peeves — and I'll tell you exactly why. A strip lash is one size, one shape, one look. It either fits your eye or it doesn't, and there's very little you can do to customize it once it's on. Aft...
437 Naked Lash Clusters, Over or Underlash - Ardell | Ulta Beauty
 
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Lash adhesive is the one product in a bridal kit where I will not compromise — and this is the one I trust. DUO has been the world's #1 lash adhesive for over 60 years, and the Quick-Set Brush-On in Clear is the specific version I use on every single...
Duo Quick-Set Lash Adhesive Clear - Ardell | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is the very first step before I layer anything on skin — and it has completely changed how my skincare and makeup perform. The Biodance Collagen Gel Toner Pads are my non-negotiable prep step on every bridal morning and in my own daily routine, ... — by the time we get to foundation makeup the skin is plumped, firmed, and perfectly prepped. It's one of the most elegant multitasking steps in my entire process. L'Oréal Paris Non-comedogenic, suitable for normal, dry, and combination skin. $38 at ...
Collagen Gel Toner Pads for Pore Minimizing & Firming Care - Biodance | Sephora
 
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This is the liner that has been in my professional kit longer than almost anything else — and for bridal work specifically, nothing replaces it. The MAC Pro Longwear Fluidline is a gel eyeliner that performs at a level no pencil or liquid liner can m...
Dipdown Pro Longwear Fluidline Waterproof Gel Eyeliner - MAC | Ulta Beauty
 
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The only makeup wipes I will buy — and I've tried them all. The Kirkland Signature Micellar Facial Cleansing Wipes are a permanent fixture in my professional kit and in my home, and the value is genuinely unmatched anywhere in the beauty world. 180 w... On bridal mornings I use these for correcting any mistakes mid-application, and keeping the workspace clean throughout the appointment. They travel beautifully — the 15-count resealable travel packs are perfectly sized for a makeup bag or carry-on. O...
Kirkland Signature Micellar Facial Cleansing Wipes, 180 Count, Pre-Moistened, Dual-Sided Makeup Remover Wipes, Travel-Friendly Packs
 
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This one's mine — and on a wedding day it is one of the most important products in my entire kit. The Colby Cosmetics Creme de la Creme Color Balm is my secret weapon for bridal blush that actually lasts — through the ceremony, the cocktail hour, the...
Creme de la Creme Color Balm
 
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This is the concealer I cannot live without — and the one that has genuinely changed how I work on clients who are 30s, 40s, and beyond. After 25 years in the industry I have tried every concealer formula that exists, and Maxine's Revenge French Face... I use multiple shades and apply it all over the face — not just under the eyes. It works as a concealer, foundation, and brontour — dot or stripe across the face and blend with a dry fluffy brush to smooth and contour, or use a lighter shade under th... It has a dewy glow that softens to a satin finish as hydration levels balance down — which is exactly what bridal skin needs to look luminous and healthy in photographs without looking shiny or greasy. The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and micropla...
Shade Match | Maxine's Revenge
 
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I cannot live without this product — and on a bridal day it is one of the most versatile tools in my entire kit. The L'Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion is the glow product I reach for on every client, on every skin tone, for face and body — and at under...
903 Medium Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Bronzing Enhancer - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
 
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The eyeshadow palettes I reach for on every bridal appointment — all three of them. Patrick Ta's Major Dimension collection sits permanently in my professional kit and I have never found another palette family that performs at this level consistently... ✦ Major Dimension Essential Artistry Edit — the newest addition, designed in three versions — Light, Medium, and Deep — each curated to flatter specific skin tones. An all-matte capsule palette that is perfect for the bride who wants a clean, sophist...
Major Dimension Essential Artistry Edit Eyeshadow Palette - PATRICK TA | Sephora
 
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The bronzer that changed everything for me — and the one I have never been able to replace no matter what I try. The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer is a permanent fixture in my bridal kit for one simple reason: it is the only bronzer I have found...
Ambient® Lighting Bronzer - Hourglass | Sephora
 
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I have almost every shade of this in my kit — and that alone should tell you everything. The Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo is the blush product I reach for on nearly every bride I work with, and the cream-and-pow...
Major Beauty Headlines - Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush - PATRICK TA | Sephora