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2025  A l a s k a B r i d e & G r o o m  2 1 Prep your face. To create a look that lasts for hours, prep your face with specially formulated products that will stay – not stray. Start by smoothing on an oil-free primer before applying makeup. It'll help your foundation go on smoothly and stay locked on throughout the day.Cut the cream. Steer clear of heavy, creamy makeup, which tends to streak and invite shine, especially during the warmer months. Consider using a lighter, longer-wearing waterproof foundation that won’t weigh down skin. After you put on your foundation and concealer, lightly apply translucent powder to help soak up extra oil and sweat, making sure your makeup stays on all day. Also, think about using a waterproof blush, such as a cheek stain or tint. It will give your cheeks a natural, flushed look that stays fresh, even if it rains. Prime the eyes. To keep eye liner and shadow from migrating, start with an eye shadow primer that works similarly to the foundation primers but formulated without any eye irritants. This helps stop the eyeshadow from creasing and makes the colors look brighter. Choose a primer that's waterproof to make sure it stays put, even if it gets wet. Let’s face facts: On your wedding day, you’re going to cry. The waterworks may start as soon as your dad walks you down the aisle or when your new husband first turns to kiss you. For this day, waterproof mascara is a must. Kiss and makeup. Don’t forget that it’s a very active day for lips – from talking to kissing to eating cake. To prevent your lipstick from bleeding and supply more holding power, use a lip liner and color in your entire mouth. Avoid sticky lip glosses and instead try a lip stain as a base for lasting color. To kick up the color, apply a long-lasting or waterproof lipstick on top. Set it. When your face is fully finished, spritz on a setting spray to create a sweat-proof, rub-proof barrier that locks your look in for hours as well as hydrates the skin and leaves a beautiful, luminous finish. Blot it. Need to tone down any oily shine during the day? Touch up with blotting papers. (Avoid toning down the shine with powder, however. It can lead to makeup becoming flat and cakey.) Blotting papers will help absorb excess oil without disturbing your meticulously applied makeup. Just in case. For any quick touch ups throughout the day, keep a small bag with lipstick, blotting papers, a compact, concealer and blush. Give it to your mom or maid of honor for safekeeping. Beauty & the Bride:You want to look more gorgeous on your wedding day than any other day of your life. But consider this: Your wedding makeup must hold through all the crying, dancing, sweating, cheek-kissing, Champagne sipping and cake eating – and look great for all those photos too. Sounds like a makeup meltdown ready to happen, right? It’s a risk – especially at outdoor summertime weddings. But don’t stress! Here are some tricks and tips to keep you looking fresh and fabulous all day long.How to Avoid Wedding-DayMakeup Meltdown