I ALWAYS do my own bridesmaids makeup when I am in a wedding. After sharing this with you guys, I receive lots of requests to do a tutorial for my formal makeup (saved under formal makeup highlight bubble on my Instagram profile) and share everything I use and love! I hope this is helpful for you girls. 🙂 I pretty much use the same stuff for every formal event I attend! I’ve found that these products work the best for me and STAY IN PLACE alll day!
*** You guys know that Tarte is my favorite makeup brand and has been since my senior year in high school. Make sure to use LAURAGRAHAM15 for 15% off their site. ***
FACE
Foundation: My two go-to foundations that last ALL DAY & NIGHT LONG are both Tarte (LAURAGRAHAM15 for 15% off the site). I love their (used here) Face Tape and Amazonian Clay foundation. I wear the shade medium sand in both & they are both full coverage. I apply using this foundation brush. It is AMAZING!
Concealer: You guys already know the Tarte Shape Tape (LAURAGRAHAM15) is my holy grail. I wear the shade light because I like my under-eyes and t-zone brighter than the rest of my face. I apply with this damp beauty blender.
Setting Powder: I use this translucent setting powder by KVD and I have for years. It’s wonderful and helps my makeup stay in place!
Bronzer: I either wear this Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer or this Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Bronzer. They’re pretty much the same to me..
Blush: I’ll either use this drug store blush by Milani (used here in shade corallina) or my Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in the shade exposed (nude pink). I love both.. just depends on what I’m going for that day!
Highlighter: The highlighter that I’ve used for a few years now was unfortunately a limited edition, so it’s no longer sold! It was the Anastasia Amrezy. Their Sun Dipped Glow Kit looks very similar by the same brand.
Setting Spray: Tarte’s Stay Spray is the BOMB! I also love the drug store L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Mist & Fix Spray.
EYES
Eye Shadow: This Tartelette in Bloom Palette is my favorite for all year round (used here); however, in the fall, I also love the Tartelette Toasted Palette. (Both of these shadows are 15% off with code LAURAGRAHAM15.) This Naked 2 Palette is also a favorite of mine. I love to switch it up clearly!
This Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow by Stilla is a MUST for any formal event I attend. I have the shade Kitten Karma, but they’re all pretty!
Eyeliner: I don’t use any eyeliner on the bottom.. I just use a darker eyeshadow from one of the palettes above. For my top lid, I use this liquid eyeliner (LAURAGRAHAM15). The name cracks me up.. sex kitten?! How strange!
Primer & Mascara: I’ve used this L’Oreal Voluminous Primer for years! It makes SUCH a difference. Their Voluminous Mascara is also wonderful! I also love the Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara!
False Lashes: These Ardell Wispies False Eyelashes are my favorite. They aren’t too much! I use the KISS Lash Glue to apply.
LIPS
Lippie: This drug store NYX Matte Lip Cream in the color soft-spoken will forever be my go-to for formal events (wore here). It lasts all day and night and doesn’t dry my lips out!! It’s AMAZING and very, very affordable (less than $7 at Target!).
SHOP (also linking a few of my other favorite lips!)
XOXO,
Laura Elizabeth
