Essential Items Every Bride Needs in Her Touch-Up Kit

Once your makeup artist leaves, keeping your look fresh through tears, hugs, and hours of dancing is up to you (and your trusted bridesmaids). A well-stocked touch-up kit is non-negotiable.

1. Blotting Papers

Before you ever reach for powder, use blotting papers. Adding powder on top of sweat or oil creates a cakey texture. Blotting papers lift the oil without disturbing the makeup underneath.

2. Translucent Powder

Only after blotting should you lightly dust translucent powder over your T-zone. Use a small, precise brush rather than a large fluffy one to avoid dulling your highlighter.

3. The Exact Lip Color

Your lip color is the first thing to fade after eating and drinking. Ask your artist to decant a small amount of your chosen lip color, or purchase the exact shade beforehand.

4. Q-tips and Lash Glue

Tears happen. A Q-tip is perfect for gently cleaning up any smudged eyeliner in the inner corners of your eyes. And a tiny tube of lash glue is a lifesaver if an eyelash corner decides to pop up during the reception.