They diminish pores, reduce fine lines and turn your skin into ultra-smooth canvas for smoother makeup application. Some are even enriched with skin-lovin’ nutrients. You’ll want to get your hands on these before the big day.
The lightly tinted mustard-like texture had me a little skeptical when I first squeezed the tube but it quickly turns into a powdery layer that practically made my pores disappear upon application. The appearance of imperfections like blemishes and bumps are reduced so my skin was essentially a smooth canvas that had my foundation gliding on perfectly.
There’s no makeup lineup that wouldn’t include Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty line right now. The Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer is touted to ward off excess shine and diffuse pores while maintaining a soft radiance. The formula’s pretty lightweight too, so it’s great for brides having outdoor weddings. And it’s apparently the pop star’s favourite product. If it’s Riri’s fave, it’s ours too.
If you thought wearing a powder under your liquid foundation seems like a recipe for caking, this silicon-free formula will prove you wrong. And for brides with oily skin, this is great since it delivers a more matte finish. To use: Sweep on with a powder brush before your moisturiser, then apply foundation.
This pore-refiner doesn’t just act as a base for your makeup, it promises a better complexion with prolonged use too, thanks to an antioxidant that combats daily pollutants and free radicals. Its mattifying properties also mean you’ll be shine-free and picture-perfect for your big day!
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12 hours of staying power basically means you’ll be flaunting a shine-free complexion for the most part of your wedding, at least until your touch-up before the dinner banquet! Plus, it comes with loads of skin-beneficial properties too – natural fruit- and plant-derived extracts that are anti-ageing and refine the look of your skin.
When it comes to diminishing pores, this one’s a crowd favourite. Weightless and oil-free, the balm is easily blendable and has an invisible finish that’s well-suited for all skin tones. Pluses: It can be applied on top of your makeup as a touch-up (according to Benefit), is formulated with free radical-fighting Vitamin E, and is also available in mini version that’s travel-friendly, or if you want to give it a try without shelling out for the full-sized product.
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