{"id":210320,"date":"2017-09-12T14:00:35","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=210320"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:56:08","slug":"how-to-stop-your-make-up-melting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-your-make-up-melting\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stop Your Make Up Melting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-210322\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2017\/08\/melting-make-up-wedding-bride.jpg\" alt=\"Melting Make Up Wedding Bride Bridal Beauty Tips Advice\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2017\/08\/melting-make-up-wedding-bride.jpg 800w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2017\/08\/melting-make-up-wedding-bride-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2017\/08\/melting-make-up-wedding-bride-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2017\/08\/melting-make-up-wedding-bride-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2017\/08\/melting-make-up-wedding-bride-720x1080.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How To Stop Your Make Up From Melting Off<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Getting married on a hot day in the UK, or at a sunny destination abroad, can be glorious of course, but heat and humidity can wreak havoc with your <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wedding-beauty-hair-make-up\/\">bridal make-up<\/a>, causing it to melt off your face. Not a good look for your wedding photographs!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have very dry skin, it shouldn\u2019t be too much of an issue, but if you have combination or oily skin \u2013 or at very least a tendency to have any oily t-zone \u2013 I would definitely recommend wearing an oil-free moisturiser if you\u2019re getting married on a hot or humid day. I always recommend a lightweight, hyaluronic acid based moisturiser, as these will hydrate your skin without adding too much oil&#8230; Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream is a great option, or REN Clarimatte T-Zone Balancing Gel-Cream.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are my top five make-up tips to ensure that you remain a glowing (not sweaty) bride!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Prime Prep<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Start with a mattifying primer to absorb any excess oil from your face during the day and to help your foundation to \u2018stick\u2019 to your skin. &nbsp;I really like Max Factor\u2019s \u2018Facefinity All Day Primer\u2019 as it really does help your base to last longer, plus it contains SPF 20 to reduce the risk of sunburn.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Becca \u2018Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector\u2019 is a great choice if your skin is super oily \u2013 just dab sparingly on the t-zone and allow it to dry before applying foundation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>All About The Base<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Apply a sheer foundation with a foundation buffing brush and blend with your fingers \u2013 for a hot day, I would recommend an oil-free, water-based formula such as Chanel\u2019 \u2018Vitalumiere Aqua\u2019 or Giorgio Armani \u2018Maestro Fusion Makeup\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Blemish Free<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use a long lasting, waterproof concealer such as Tarte \u2018Shape Tape\u2019 to hide any shadows under your eyes, and a densely pigmented, slightly matte concealer to hide any blemishes \u2013 NARS \u2018Soft Matte Complete Concealer\u2019 is a good choice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Powder Time<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now powder your skin to set your base in place and to prevent any shine \u2013 I\u2019m a big fan of Vichy \u2018Dermablend\u2019 powder, a finely milled, invisible powder that claims to fix your make-up for up to 16 hours. Bourjois \u2018Healthy Balance\u2019 powder is a great budget alternative which comes in a handy compact, but it does contain talc, which can clog the pores if used regularly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Powder is absolutely essential when being photographed, as even the slightest bit of oil on your face might make you appear greasy and shiny in your wedding photos!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Set Your Look<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Finally, close your eyes and mist a setting spray lightly all over your face and eyelids to fix everything in place \u2013 there\u2019s quite a few on the market but Urban Decay \u2018All Nighter\u2019 make-up setting spray is my personal favourite.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Catherine x<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>*This is the second in the wedding beauty and make up feature series from Whimsical Wonderland Weddings expert contributor and Make Up Artist <a href=\"http:\/\/www.catherinebaileymakeupartist.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catherine Bailey Make Up Artist<\/a>*<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; How To Stop Your Make Up From Melting Off &nbsp; Getting married on a hot day in the UK, or at a sunny destination abroad, can be glorious of course, but heat and humidity can wreak havoc with your bridal make-up, causing it to melt off your face. 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