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Home • Makeup

Attending a Wedding This Season? Try These Makeup Looks

Want to look beautiful but not compete with the bride? Get into these looks now!
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Contoured Cheeks

Zoe Kravitz’s contoured cheeks and metallic eyes were the center of attention at the MET Gala. To get the look, makeup artist Renee Garnes used NARS Craving Dual-Intensity Blush and All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation.

Attending a Wedding This Season? Try These Makeup Looks
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Thick Eyeliner

Lady O knows best! The cat eye craze flatters everyone and can be worn with a multitude of eyeshadows.

Attending a Wedding This Season? Try These Makeup Looks
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Dewy Skin

Glowing skin is always in. Achieve the perfect luminous look with NYX Cosmetics Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray. Spray on to set your makeup or to add a dewy finish.

Attending a Wedding This Season? Try These Makeup Looks
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Thick Brows

Zendaya’s bold brows give us instant envy! If you don’t have enough hairs, fill in the areas with PER-FEKT Brown Profection Gel. 

Attending a Wedding This Season? Try These Makeup Looks
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Purple Lips

Amp up the drama (while still keeping it cute) with purple lips like Taraji.

Attending a Wedding This Season? Try These Makeup Looks
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