Like it or not, your summer calendar is about to fill up with rescheduled weddings and events. Due to so many cancellations over the past couple of years, 2022 is coming in hot with all the nuptials. But we couldn't be more excited as there's no better time to invest in the best of the best beauty products that will stand with you not only during one wedding but all weddings and their many adjacent events you may have planned for this year. These products have proven to be long-wearing, hard-working, essential beauty buys you'll be glad you added to cart.
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer
A primer is a must — especially during hot, humid days — for keeping your makeup intact, and the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer [1] ($56) goes above and beyond with exceptional results. Not only does it even out skin tone while creating a smooth surface for makeup to effortlessly glide on, but it also minimizes the look of fine lines and imperfections and forces makeup to stay put, no matter what.
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer
Destination weddings imply long days and nights, meaning dark circles and undereye bags have a strong chance of showing up to the party. Thankfully, the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer [2] ($36) is a creamy, weightless product that instantly delivers full coverage with an airbrush finish. The waterproof formula perfectly blends into the skin, providing a smooth and even application that lasts for 16 hours. For optimal application, use the Vanish Seamless Finish Concealer Brush [3] ($39).
Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
When it comes to setting your makeup, the Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder [4] ($46) is perfect for the job. The formulation is an ultrarefined loose powder that contains light-reflecting particles that instantly blur imperfections and minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines. Follow up with the Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray [5] ($48) and you're set for up to 24 hours of flawless, radiant, dewy makeup.
Benefit Badgal Bang! Volumizing Mascara
Sometimes the waterworks come when you least expect them, so it's best to be prepared. The water-resistant Benefit Badgal Bang! Volumizing Mascara [6] ($27) adds volume to the lashes without weighing them down and lasts for up to 36 hours. So if it happens to be humid or you have a few tears run down, your mascara situation shouldn't be a problem.
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Duo
It always seems like a pesky blemish appears at the worst of times, but if and when it does, Hero Cosmetics comes to the rescue. The Mighty Patch Duo [7] ($7) absorbs pimple gunk in six to eight hours so you can feel confident about photo seshes. And if necessary, the brand's Lightning Wand Dark Spot Brightening Serum [8] ($20) helps to visibly fade the look of postacne marks so skin looks bright and even.
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub
Don't forget about the rest of your body! The First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub [9] ($30) contains chemical and physical exfoliators that reveal healthier-looking skin and deliver the benefits of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion treatment. It removes dead skin cells and leaves the body looking and feeling ultra smooth.
Black Opal True Color Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation
Whether you're looking to do a full face of makeup or you simply want to cover up certain areas, the Black Opal True Color Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation [10] ($12) is a trusty makeup tool you can bring with you everywhere. It also works to sculpt cheekbones and define your features. So whether you choose to highlight, contour, touch up — you name it — this foundation stick will do that and more while leaving a smooth, velvety finish.
Black Opal Iconic High Impact Eyeshadow Palette
For eye makeup that stands the test of time, the Black Opal Iconic High Impact Eyeshadow Palette [11] ($11) includes six stunning shades in matte, shimmer, and metallic finishes. The shadows are highly pigmented and meant to serve all skin tones with shades of deep burgundy, bronze, brown, and more elemental hues.
Black Opal Honey Dew Me Lip Oil
Between dry weather and chatting with friends, lips tend to get dry — not a pretty look! Keep them soft and hydrated with the Black Opal Honey Dew Me Lip Oil [12] ($7). It nourishes lips and goes on with a translucent color that enhances your natural lip color. So if you're too busy having fun dancing and the last thing that comes to mind is retouching your lipstick, this guy will hydrate plus give your lips a pretty, glossy sheen.
Chanel Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream
Before you set out for a long day, be sure to keep your skin ultrahydrated with a weightless face cream. The Chanel Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream [13] ($55) combines hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E, and polyfractioned blue ginger to give skin a seamless glow and all the moisture it needs. It's the perfect complexion prep cream for a full face of makeup.
Nyx Epic Smoke Liner
A long-wearing eyeliner in a mix of neutral and bright colors, the Nyx Epic Smoke Liner [14] ($11) is the perfect tool for creating a long-lasting smoky eye. It glides on smoothly like a liner and blends like a smoke, creating a pro-like makeup look.
Nyx Line Loud Vegan Longwear Lip Liner
A lip liner can do wonders to your lipstick application, and the Nyx Line Loud Vegan Longwear Lip Liner [15] ($8) provides transfer-proof color that lasts all day long. It provides a soft matte finish that doesn't dry out the lips thanks to jojoba oil and vitamin E, so you won't need to worry about checking your lips sip after sip.