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If there’s anyone we take makeup advice from, it’s wedding day makeup artists. They have discovered the best products and practices to enhance your natural beauty. They’ve also discovered the secret to ensuring their clients’ make-up stays put all day, from tears vows to the sweaty ones dance floor. Plus, they have experience working with all skin types – finding a product that works for everyone. And that’s why we trust their recommendations completely.

So if you’re on the hunt for new makeup products to add to your collection, these professional makeup artists share their tried-and-true makeup essentials for wedding days.

1. One Size On ‘Til Dawn Setting Spray to complete wedding makeup

“My name is Michelle, makeup artist and founder of Willow House Beauty. My wedding day staple is One Size On Til’ Dawn Fixing Spray. The most important aspect of wedding day beauty is longevity and this product is my first line of defense to ensure my client’s makeup stays put. The setting spray keeps makeup shine-free and waterproof for 16 hours. It protects against tears, sweat, hugs and all the things that happen during the wedding day!”

2. Skindinavia Makeup Primer Spray Oil Control

The one with the oily skin, listen. This TikTok wedding makeup artist shares her secret weapon for those with extremely oily skin. She uses Scandinavia Makeup Primer Spray Oil Control “before skin care and sometimes even after.” For those who find their skin too oily, it eliminates shine and reduces breakouts. It’s a light mist that unclogs pores and creates flawless, long-lasting makeup.

3. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

The Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter was recommended by not one but two professional wedding makeup artists. Katie Kenzie from Future Mrs uses this product on most of its customers as a primer or as a base for the entire surface. It gives skin a seamless glow from within and takes beautiful photos – a double win.

Lindsey Simon The Beauty is fond of it Charlotte Tilbury and says, “This is my go-to makeup that I use on almost every client that sits in my chair. I use this as a primer before foundation to give skin a lit-from-within look (think of the way your skin looks surrounded by candlelight). Your skin will have a perfect glow without looking too shiny. After these glowing testimonials, we are sold.

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4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

Question number one this TikTok A wedding day makeup artist gets the question, “What’s your foundation?” And she gives us a little reminder that sticking to OG products isn’t a bad thing. As the saying goes: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s why she sticks to her favorite long-lasting foundation, Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation. Although she has tried many different foundations, this is the one she keeps coming back to. She says, “I feel like I can use this on almost all of my clients, depending on skin prep. The finish is beautiful, it’s long lasting, and the shade range is great. I just can’t say enough great things about him.”

5. Tom Ford Shade And Illuminate Cream Contour Duo

If you dream of creating makeup that is long-lasting, has a soft glow and has a little dimension, Katie Moore from Future Mrs discovered the contour duo that will give you just that. Tom Ford Shade And Illuminate Cream Contour Duo is her makeup must-have when it comes to wedding day makeup.

6. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint

Having a versatile foundation in your makeup bag is crucial and Vic Anderson from Future Mrs has found this one. Her experience extends from editorial to television and film, and now bridal – and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint he never failed her. It’s a must-have in your makeup bag because “it’s a sheer, buildable foundation that creates a flawless foundation with a soft matte finish that requires less powder for a polished, minimalist look.”

7. Tigers Eye Gua Sha Face Lift Tool

When it comes to creating flawless makeup, it’s all in the preparation. And Reanin Glach with Future Mrs changes it up and gives us her favorite skincare tool to have in her makeup bag. She says she uses it Tigers Eye Gua Sha Face Lift Tool “during skin prep and it completely changes the way I can work in skincare, which then improves how beautifully the makeup sits. I also love that it’s a luxury experience for my brides.”

8. Wedding day makeup must-have: Laneige Glowy Makeup Serum

Like we said, it’s all about skin preparation. And that’s about it TikTok a make-up artist’s must-have skincare product. Before applying makeup to her face, she always uses a hydrating serum, her favorite is Laneige Glowy Makeup Serum. “Locks in moisture and controls oiliness throughout the day, creating a smoother, more flawless look.”

9. Dior BACKSTAGE Glow Face Palette

This next recommendation comes right from TikTok. This professional wedding makeup artist swears by Dior BACKSTAGE Glow Face Palette. She says this is a must-have in her makeup bag because it’s stunning and versatile. You can use it as a highlight, blush and even eyeshadow. It’s the perfect addition to your makeup bag, adding a shimmering finish to any bridal makeup look.

Now that you have your wedding day makeup products, it’s time to do the look. Start by checking out some Makeup artists approved by Junebug in our directory of wedding vendors from around the world. Then check out these bridal makeup trends full of classic makeup inspiration that will enhance your natural beauty and make you feel your best on your big day.

Image from Laura photography. See more from this real wedding here.