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Hey there, beautiful bride-to-be! Are you getting ready for your big day, but worried about those annoying breakouts? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Planning a wedding is super exciting, but dealing with acne can be stressful. But guess what? You can still look stunning on your special day! With a few makeup tricks, you'll shine like the star you are. 

What is considered acne prone skin? 

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Hey girl! So are you struggling with your skin? Let me help you! If you have many breakouts that don’t seem to go away, then most likely you have acne prone skin. This means that your pores get more clogged, you are more prone to getting blackheads and whiteheads than other skin types. Does this sound like your skin? Does this stop you from being able to achieve that flawless makeup look? Sit back and relax, and keep on reading to find out tips to help you better your makeup without breaking out your skin. Alright let’s dive right in!

Keep the canvas hydrated! 

Cleanse, Exfoliate, Hydrate, and Protect! Think of your skincare routine as the ultimate prep party for your face, everyone's invited, even those occasional party crashers like blemishes and blackheads! But hey, they're just part of the fun, right? Remember, a clean canvas doesn’t mean perfection, it means you're giving your skin the love and hydration it needs to shine bright like a diamond (blemishes and all)! So, embrace your beautiful, unique self, and let's paint the town red, or whatever color makes you feel fabulous!

Makeup Tips

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1. Primer: Using primer will help your makeup last longer and will help your makeup stay in its place. Opt in for a mattifying primer instead of dewy. A mattifying primer will be better to help with oily and acne prone skin. 

2. Use Lightweight Formulas: When finding a foundation, make sure it is light on your skin. Make sure it goes well on your skin and won’t break you out even more. For example, finding a foundation that may say “non-acnegenic” and/or oily free. This will prevent your skin from being more oily than it should be. 

3. Conceal Strategically: When using concealer, it is recommended to spot concealer in certain areas where you may have more blemishes and pimples so that you aren’t going super heavy on your skin. You want to make sure you aren’t putting too much on the skin because this will also cause breakouts and will make your skin look cakey. And that is not what we want. 

4. Build Coverage Gradually: When applying your foundation, it is essential to build your foundation little by little to make sure that it is an even layer being built on the skin. You could use a damp sponge to apply the foundation in layers to avoid heavy layers on the skin. You’re trying to make your makeup even and have a natural finish, not to make it look like there is a lot on the skin. 

5. Set with powder: In order to reduce shine or oily spots in your makeup, setting powder could be a great use in your makeup routine. Also, don’t go heavy on the powder either because it could cause your makeup to become cakey and look more dry. 

6. Cream Blushes: Cream blushes will be in your favor if you have acne prone skin because it will add a natural touch to your makeup without looking like it has overpowered everything else. 

7. Set with setting powder: Once you have created your flawless look, you want to make sure it stays on your face. Choose a setting spray for oily skin to mattify and to control the oil on your face. 

8. Be patient! When doing your makeup, you won’t get it on the first try. Find products that will make you feel good but also be better for your skin. You have to let your skin breathe in order for it to not break out even more than how it already is. 

9. Touch up throughout the day: It is normal for you to get oily throughout the day and don’t get discouraged! It’s normal and totally fixable! Keep a travel sized kit where you can have blotting sheets to control the oil that is on your face, a pressed powder and a concealer to cover any blemishes that may appear again. 

Acne Where?

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And there you have it, gorgeous! With these friendly makeup tips in your arsenal, you're ready to take on your wedding day like the radiant queen you are. Remember, it's not about covering up who you are, it's about enhancing your natural beauty and celebrating every freckle, blemish, and imperfection that makes you, well, you! So go ahead, strut down that aisle with confidence, knowing that you're absolutely, positively stunning inside and out. Cheers to love, laughter, and a lifetime of glowing moments!