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Occasions · 20 minutes

The beautifully dressed guest

Soft, polished makeup with a practical plan for photographs, happy tears and a long celebration.

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Make a little time for you.

01 · Rehearse in advance

Try your look before the event with the products you plan to wear. Check it in daylight and photographs, and see how it wears after several hours.

02 · Work in thin layers

Apply base and concealer where needed. Set only the areas where your own experience tells you makeup tends to move.

03 · Balance eyes and cheeks

Blend a soft neutral eye and add definition close to the lashes. Check blush in daylight before adding more.

04 · Pack a small kit

Bring your lip product, tissues and whichever touch-up product you actually need. Blot gently before adding another layer of powder.

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Choose products you already know work for you. An important event is a good time for a practiced routine rather than an entirely new collection.
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Start with the products in your checklist. If something is missing, these are options to compare—not products used to create the illustrative portrait. Choose your own shades and follow each product’s directions.

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Makeup

e.l.f. Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand

A liquid-blush option to compare when you want a luminous cheek finish.

Choose a shade that shows up on your complexion; read the manufacturer's directions and check the seller.

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Makeup

e.l.f. Lash ’N Roll Mascara

A mascara option for people who like lash definition as their five-minute focal point.

Check the exact shade and formula. Keep mascara personal and follow replacement guidance.

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Tools

Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Set

A brush-and-sponge set to compare when building a small application kit.

Compare the current set contents and standalone tools. A bundle is only useful if you use it.

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Keep the exact brand, shade and little changes that worked for you.

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