Wedding beauty essentials to look your best (as a guest)

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Weddings can be pricey, but it doesn’t cost a small fortune to look your best, especially as a guest. (Photo: Getty Images)
Weddings can be pricey, but it doesn’t cost a small fortune to look your best, especially as a guest. (Photo: Getty Images)

Wedding season is officially here. And if you’re spending your summer attending back-to-back weddings, a well-packed beauty bag is essential. Whether you’re going to a beachside wedding or a black tie affair, you’re going to be in lots of photos, so naturally, you want to look your best.

Regardless of your outfit choice, you can easily complement the look with gorgeous makeup and chic hair using just a few products. And the best part is, some of the best long-wear makeup and hair-boosting products don’t cost a small fortune. From a flattering rose lipstick you can wear with anything to a curl-enhancing cream that adds bounce and shine to your natural strands, we rounded up all the beauty essentials you’ll need this wedding season.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer. (Photo: Walmart)
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer. (Photo: Walmart)

It all starts with a hydrating concealer to cover blemishes and brighten the under-eye area so that you can look camera-ready. This one is made with goji berry and haloxyl, which work together to reduce dark circles and boost circulation in the area.

Shop it: $8, walmart.com

L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise

L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise. (Photo: Walmart)
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise. (Photo: Walmart)

There’s a reason thousands of drugstore shoppers swear by this volume-boosting mascara: Its 200-plus bristles catch every last lash from root to tip, delivering full, fluttery lashes in just one coat.

Shop it: $9, walmart.com

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie. (Photo: Walmart)
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie. (Photo: Walmart)

If you have natural curls, this is the one product you’ll need to moisturize strands, add body and control frizz. The all-in one curl-enhancing cream really does it all without weighing down your hair.

Shop it: $12, walmart.com

Beachwaver Ceramic Rotating 1.25-inch Curling Iron

Beachwaver Ceramic Rotating 1.25-inch Curling Iron. (Photo: Bed Bath & Beyond)
Beachwaver Ceramic Rotating 1.25-inch Curling Iron. (Photo: Bed Bath & Beyond)

If you’re looking to amp up your ‘do for the festivities, this rotating hair curler is your answer. The dual-voltage tool does all the work for you, delivering salon-worthy curls and beach waves in record time. It’s totally foolproof!

Shop it: $130, bedbathandbeyond.com

Moroccanoil Dry Texture Spray

Moroccanoil Dry Texture Spray. (Photo: Sephora)
Moroccanoil Dry Texture Spray. (Photo: Sephora)

Whether you need to revive third-day hair or want to add tousled volume, a few sprays of this texture spray will do the trick. The argan oil-infused formula adds body and texture while helping keep your style in place.

Shop it: $28, sephora.com

Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips 2 Lipstick in In Love With Olivia

Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips 2 Lipstick in In Love With Olivia. (Photo: Charlotte Tilbury)
Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips 2 Lipstick in In Love With Olivia. (Photo: Charlotte Tilbury)

You can never go wrong with a flattering rose shade of lipstick. This neutral-pink is packed with pigment for a gorgeous, lit-from-within glow and its formula will keep lips hydrated all night long.

Shop it: $37, charlottetilbury.com

MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray

MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray. (Photo: Ulta)
MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray. (Photo: Ulta)

The secret to great makeup is this holy grail spray from MAC Cosmetics. The longtime favorite among makeup artists sets makeup, refreshes skin and ensures your makeup stays put no matter how long you’re on the dance floor.

Shop it: $28, ulta.com

Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish in Fairy Tailor

Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish in Fairy Tailor. (Photo: Walmart)
Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish in Fairy Tailor. (Photo: Walmart)

Top off your outfit with the perfect accessory: A flawless manicure. This sheer shade from Essie’s long-lasting Gel Couture line is the perfect neutral to match any outfit.

Shop it: $10, walmart.com

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Face Wipes

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Face Wipes. (Photo: Walmart)
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Face Wipes. (Photo: Walmart)

When the party ends and you’re ready for bed, reach for one of these ultra-soft cleansing wipes to remove any trace of makeup, including stubborn waterproof mascara.

Shop it: $9, walmart.com

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