8 Beauty Bag Must-Haves For Your Wedding Day
Let’s go shopping, pretty please?
The good news for blushing brides? That pre-wedding glow is worth way more than anything a few hours in a makeup chair will get you. That doesn’t mean you want to miss out on the fun of stocking up on beauty bag supplies, though. With the ordeal that is modern-day wedding planning, picking out some top-notch beauty products is part of the package. Here are our go-to essentials for bridal beauty bliss.
A good exfoliant
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Beauty starts long before you layer on the pigments, so keep it clean and fresh with a good face exfoliant, such as this local sugar scrub from Aim HI, that will get your skin feeling radiant.
A très romantique scent
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Keep it toned down and delicate with soft and subtle feminine tones that won’t overpower the moment (or send your attendants into sneezing fits!). This Chloe selection is aptly named Love Story—plus, its pretty little bottle will pull double duty as a prop in your photog’s detail shots.
A dewy cream blush
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Glowing touches are our favorite bridal looks and this ultra-dewy Givenchy blush is perfect, with just the right amount of shimmer and a glossy consistency.
A subtle shimmery eyeshadow
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We’re all about soft blush shimmers at the moment, with gold undertones that will brighten up your face, make your eyes look larger and add a soft sparkle to your look. Naked3 has just the right rosy spectrum for anything from smoky styles to more natural tints.
A kissable lip balm
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The kiss is key! Keep your lips perfectly kissable with a rich moisturizing balm that gets the job done. We love this no-nonsense and all-natural coconut number from Hawaiian Bath and Body.
A smooth and rich body butter
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Whether for hugs post-ceremony or snuggles post-reception, you’ll want to keep your skin feeling soft, supple and smooth. Go big with the luxurious Whipped Love body butter from Indigo Elixirs, which comes packed with a slew of oils, cacao butter and shea butter.
An indulgent bath treatment
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The key to looking good? Feeling good. Make sure to carve out some time for yourself to relax as you get ready: A long bath filled with Makana Pīkake Jasmine Bathing Salts is perfect for getting you prepped for the day ahead.
A flawless moisturizer
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The most essential essential? A good moisturizer that delivers everything your skin needs. If you haven’t yet found your moisturizing soulmate, we love the perfect balance of light and wearable, with no residue, of Caudalie’s glow-bestowing The Creme.
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