If your wedding is happening in a hot exotic location or on a sweaty summer's day, it doesn't mean you have to end up with dripping, smudged makeup. A few clever makeup tips will help you stay cool, calm and chic all day long.

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Chill Your Skin

There's nothing worse than trying to apply makeup when the weather is making you sweat! This prevents you from acing the application, which also means your makeup won't last very long. If it's a really hot day, try doing your makeup in front of an open window or air conditioner so that you keep your skin chilled. This allows for precise makeup application and the bonus if you're doing it next to a window is that you'll be using natural light so you prevent makeup faux pas such as caking on products too thickly.

Nip Inflammation in the Bud

If your skin gets red or irritated when the temperature increases, a to reduce that inflammation is to store your makeup and skincare products in the fridge . This will make them feel cool to the touch when you apply them, helping to prevent extra heat on your face from being produced. The bonus? It feels wonderfully refreshing!

Keep Oil at Bay

Since your skin produces more oil when the weather is hot, wash your face in the morning with an . If your skin still oozes grease throughout the day, a smart tip is to blot it with blotting papers. Gently press them on the area of your face where you are looking shiny instead of rubbing them across your skin as you don't want to remove your makeup. oil cleanser . Although this sounds crazy - why would you want to apply oil to your skin when it's already oily? - it really works to clean your skin and dissolve its oil that can clog pores and lead to breakouts. The key, however, is to choose cleansers with plant-based oils in them

Stay Polished with Primers

Using a primer on your skin before applying foundation is a must to help the product stay in place. This ensures a flawless look all day. But your wedding beauty arsenal should also contain a primer you can use on your eyelids - this will prevent your eye shadow from creasing or experiencing a color fade.

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Use Translucent Powder

Sometimes your skin needs a bit of extra coverage, especially if you suffer from redness during the warm months. In this case, translucent powder is a great choice. It creates a polished complexion and looks , while setting your makeup so it doesn't budge. Besides for applying the powder to your face after using foundation, you can in other ways to really make for longer-lasting beauty. Dust some on your lashes between coats of mascara to prevent it from running - it also works to make your lashes look thicker. Translucent powder can also help to keep your eye liner in place. Simply dab a thin brush of powder over the line you've created. use translucent powder

Go Natural with Lip Color

There are few things worse than lipstick or lip liner fading over the course of the day and looking dry and cracked. You want to achieve a glowing face on your wedding day so rather stick to a more natural lip shade. An idea is to opt for lip stains instead of matte lipsticks . These give you trendy 'just-bitten' lip color while also being easier to touch up throughout the day.

Sneak in the Sunscreen

You know you need to wear sunscreen but it can create oiliness and shine. Rather sneak it into your beauty routine by choosing a moisturizer that already contains SPF. This prevents excess oil from being produced, avoiding a makeup meltdown. Make sure you apply your SPF-packed moisturizer after your primer goes on because sunscreen needs to be the last skincare item you apply before your makeup so that it works to protect you from the sun's dangerous rays.

Avoid using a moisturizer that's too thick as this can make you sweat, causing your makeup to drip. Opt for a serum instead as it's got a light formulation that's perfect for summer. Sunscreen is also important to wear if you've been brightening up your complexion with skin lightening products as you don't want to counteract their effect by getting a dull or uneven skin tone thanks to UV exposure.

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Looking radiant is easy when you use clever makeup tips that will make you glow throughout the entire day of your wedding.

Gwen Lewis is a writer and makeup artist based in Southern California. Because of her passion for beauty and health, she hopes to help others not just look great but feel great, whether through makeup or her writing. In her free time, she enjoy shopping and pick-up soccer games with her friends. Follow her @GwenEveLewis