How to Not Look Like You Were Just Crying With Makeup
How to Bounce Back After Shedding Too Many Tears at a Wedding
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Back in 2015, Kim Kardashian's ugly-cry face went viral . . . and has since graced everything from phone cases to frosted cookies. You may enjoy a more private life in which you're not known as the girl who sobs at every opportunity, but even the most stone-faced person can get weepy at a wedding. Luckily, you don't have to end up a meme, because there are ways to hide the redness and puffiness that come from tears shed between the vows and first dance.
Read on to see the six things we recommend stashing in your bridesmaid's clutch to help you recover from letting it all out.
Runny Mascara
Don't want to end up looking like a Lauren Conrad GIF? Get your waterline in check. Starting from just below your tear ducts, lightly swipe a Q-tip along the under-eye area until you reach the outer corners. The cotton will pick up any makeup smudges, especially if you turn the Q-tip as you slide. Any option will work, but Dinoplatz Magic Wand For Lip & Eye Makeup Remover ($8) makes pulling one out of your purse cute.
Puffy Eyes
One of the tell-tale signs someone has been crying is red, puffy eyes. These Visine Eye Drops ($2) soothe stressed blood vessels so you look fresh, awake, and anything but weepy.
Puffy Face
Sure, you could run into the bathroom and splash some water on your cheeks . . . or you could spritz on a rejuvenating spray like the Caudalie Beauty Elixir Mini ($18). What makes this more than just bottled water is that along with giving you a hit of refreshment, the toner also minimizes the appearance of pores and works to reduce breakouts over time. (So, one less thing to cry about.)
Red Splotches
Though you may have stained parts of your makeup base with tears, you probably haven't ruined it all — so don't stop to reapply everything. Instead, touch up your foundation with this Matte Full Cover Cushion ($12).
Flushed Cheeks (in a Bad Way)
Tissues can take off any intentional flush you had on your cheeks, which is why you need Lancôme's Teint Idole Blush Stick ($39). The portable chubby is easy to slip in and out of even the tiniest party clutches, so you won't take up too much purse real estate.
Lackluster Skin
One last step in regaining your confidence after a love-induced ugly-cry? Swiping on a power red such as Sisley Paris Hydrating Long-Lasting Lipstick in Rouge Passion ($57). This long-lasting formula will stand up to your Champagne toast.
