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Happily Ever After Glam
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items my wedding day glam that will hold up through the sweat, tears and happy dancing! If you haven’t seen my TikTok videos about my wedding day make up and the issues leading up…go watch ! @mee_chellz Long story short I had my bridal trial two weeks befo...
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wedding day make-up for oily skin
skin prep for the big day!
wedding day make-up for oily skin
Here’s all of the products I used on my wedding day for a flawless finish face! I’m an oily girl, and had an outdoor beach wedding! My face never budged even in the hot sun!
Not sure who needs to wear this for 24 HOURS…BUT my wedding day make up held up all day and night with this!
Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Longwear Foundation
Cream blush has been a game changer for me!! Rosy tones = natural makeup
Blush Makeup: Blush Palettes, Stick & Cream Blush
simple contour powder, pigmented!
Sephora Colorful® Contour Matte Powder
For that wet look…chef’s kiss!
Space Cowboy 24/7 Moondust Glitter Eyeshadow Singles - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
iced coffee; not overpowering, with just enough color, not super sticky either
Lip Butter Balm Treatment for Hydration + Nourishing Shine
natural make up, easy for beginners like myself
Nude Mood Pressed Powder Palette - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
wedding day scent, divine, sultry
Black Opium Eau de Parfum Over Red Travel Spray with Cherry & Coffee
as an oily GIRRRRL, I layered this on my wedding day & my face never moved! thru the SWEAT and TEARS and HEAT! Didn’t budge.
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder
Literal hairspray for your face! The hype is SO real with this one!!
BONUS TIP: spray this to set and lock it in…BUT if you want a little more natural glowy skin feeling, layer the bridal skindinavia setting spray over. SO GOOD
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
Cream contour is the way to go ESPECIALLY if you’ve got a long day ahead of you! Cream first then set with a powder!! Lock that it!
Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick
Cream bronzer to warm it up! So sun-kissed and glowy!
No Limits Cream Bronzer and Contour Stick
BONUS TIP: Underpaint with your cream bronzer/contour!! That way there aren’t TOO many layers of makeup & it just all blends seamlessly.
Hey Honey Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer - Milani | Ulta Beauty
I was BRONZED to the gods on my wedding day & this duo helped me achieve just that!
Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo
I usually use both sponges and brushes for make up like this. Hands down one of the best sponges out there!! Blends everything so seamlessly.
Miracle Complexion Makeup Sponge Duo - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
I’m not usually a primer girl BUT BUT BUT…I think this added to the longevity of my makeup up on my big day! I only used a small amount on my actual oily areas and it was perfect all night!
Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer - Smashbox | Ulta Beauty
the OG All-Nighter is so good!!
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
The OG setting spray!
Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray 8oz
Perfect for prepping the lips & as a gloss
Phyto-Glow Lip Mask - Naturium | Ulta Beauty
Wedding fragrances are a must
1.7 oz Very Good Girl Eau de Parfum - Carolina Herrera | Ulta Beauty
Ok this might sound weird…but junoco literally has some of the best sponges in the game rn. I used this, their black one & the RT orange sponge for my big day all for different things!
JUNOCO Original Microfiber Velvet Sponge
i didn't know they came in a PACK?! SCORE
JUNO & Co. Microfiber Makeup Sponge Set 4-Pack
affordable blush for your every day glam AND bridal era?! sign me up.
Feeling Butta Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
summer weddings = tan lines and we def don't want tan lines during your big day! I used this all summer & it was the best. Gave the perfect glow and tan, didn't rub off or transfer. I used it the week of my wedding and it was so bomb!
Medium Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam - Coco & Eve | Ulta Beauty
skin prep for the big day!
As an oily girl, you want to do MINIMAL prep the day OF your wedding. Sometimes LESS is MORE! Opt for a super lightweight moisturizer like the cocokind water cream!!
Electrolyte Water Cream - cocokind | Ulta Beauty
you HAVE to prep your skin far in advance, try a retinol (as long as not pregnant) and see what it can do for your skin! Here's one that is affordable and a good place to start
Gentle Retinol Cream - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
Another beginner friendly and (somewhat) affordable retinol that I'm currently loving!
Beginner Retinol Gel - cocokind | Ulta Beauty
IF you think you're ready to level up your retinol game, try the next level!
Advanced Retinol Gel - cocokind | Ulta Beauty
now …THIS is a luxury skincare option that i used to prep my skin with for the year leading up to my big day…I went to the MedSpa & here's one of the products I used
Mystro Active Balance Serum | Shop Skincare | skinbetter science
The other LUX product I used to prep.
fAlphaRet Overnight Cream| Anti-Aging Skincare| skinbetter science