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I Get Misty…

January 2nd, 2010 @ 11:50 am by Mrs. Hamster
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You know that crazy time during adolescence when your skin develops a T-Zone and becomes completely unpredictable? No? I’m sure it can’t just be me. Well, I apparently haven’t yet outgrown that phase. While I’ve been told that this means wrinkles will be longer in coming (thanks, Mom), I do worry about the dreaded shine on our wedding day.

Possibly warm May weather + my propensity to shine + a duchess satin wedding gown = my need for a proactive battle against *too* glowy (read: oily, sweaty) skin and makeup meltdown. Within my arsenal:

Model in a Bottle

My hair and makeup artist, Sissi Chan, first introduced me to Model in a Bottle. The name still cracks me up, but it really helped my makeup stay on all day after my trial (through 40 degree wind and rain). Just a little spritz-spritz after your makeup is done, and you’re good to go.

Lancome Pure Focus T-Zone Matifier

I’ve been using the Lancome Matifier for a few years now. The best thing about this product is that you can apply it both before and after you do your makeup without messing anything up. It has an interesting gel-to-powder consistency that immediately mattifies your skin. It is clear and easy to apply; you don’t even need a mirror for touch-ups.

Shiseido Oil Control Blotting Papers

I always keep a packet of Shiseido blotting papers in my bag. They’re good for routine shine control during the day.

Other tactics I will be employing:

1. Turning down the AC

Whenever I stay at hotels, I like to turn the thermostat down to a level slightly above bone-chilling - much to the chagrin of the mans (he does hail from a tropical climate, after all). I’m a person who would much rather be too cold than too hot. You can always add layers, but there’s only so much nekkid you can become - and let’s face it, nudity is not always a viable option.

2. Water

An ice-cold bottle of water will definitely fend off any latent sweaty-bettys. However, I haven’t yet reconciled this with the fact that using a restroom in a wedding dress will be a tad challenging. Hmm - I’ll need to think about this one.

Might you be facing extreme hot or cold on your wedding day? How are you preparing for it?

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16 Responses to “I Get Misty…”

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peachesandtulips (message) 408 posts, Helper bee

Thank you for this post! I’m also deathly afraid of being a shiny bride, and I don’t know what kind of temperature-control I’ll have at my venue. I need to check out some of those products!

1/2/10 @ 12:22 pm (reply)

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Miss Snow (message) 916 posts, Busy bee

The “Model in a Bottle” is hilarious, but I’m totally buying some! I’m worried about glistening too much too (b/c brides don’t sweat, right?).

1/2/10 @ 12:48 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Sprinkle (message) 545 posts, Busy bee

I love Model in a Bottle! I’ve only used it twice, but it really does help.

1/2/10 @ 12:51 pm (reply)

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tvilase (message) 264 posts, Helper bee

I hate the heat - hate, hate, hate it! But I decided to get married in Puerto Rico and was very worried about the shine factor. The week of my wedding it was 80-90 with really high humidity. I thought I’d be applying powder every 10 minutes! But right before I left I discovered Clinique Pore Minimizer/Instant Perfector - I think it’s a lot like the Lancome product. It was great! Lasted all day and kept me very shine-free - no powder needed.

1/2/10 @ 12:54 pm (reply)

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elisterine (message) 235 posts, Helper bee

I’m so nervous about the heat! My face gets really read, really easily. I should get on top of things like you are! It sounds like you’re really prepared!

1/2/10 @ 1:39 pm (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

i’ve heard good things about model in a bottle. mrs. ballet flat blogged about it also, i believe! i’m definitely going to carry around blotting sheets. and now i want to try that lancome stuff.

1/2/10 @ 2:57 pm (reply)

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Annette

FYI - Milk of Magnesia (yes the $3 stuff u find in the laxative section at drugstores) will instantly mattify ur face. Just apply to a damp face on ur tzone and let dry. it’ll suck the moisture right out, instantly prepping it for foundation.

This method is used by supermodels all the time and never fails!!

1/2/10 @ 3:47 pm (reply)

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kirabee (message) 1,402 posts, Bumble bee

“You can always add layers, but there’s only so much nekkid you can become - and let’s face it, nudity is not always a viable option.”

Love it! (And I totally agree.)

1/2/10 @ 4:23 pm (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

“You can always add layers, but there’s only so much nekkid you can become - and let’s face it, nudity is not always a viable option” TOTALLY my motto too!

1/2/10 @ 11:27 pm (reply)

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