While it’s impossible to predict everything that might go awry on your wedding day, you can take steps to prevent some of the most common beauty upsets. Review our list of the top beauty disasters and see how you can deal with them head-on.
A Breakout: Call your dermatologist for an emergency cortisone injection, which will make that breakout disappear.
Streaky Mascara: You can avoid streaks by wearing waterproof (not water-resistant) mascara; but if you forget, blot (don’t wipe) your tears and repair any damage with a touch of foundation.
Shine: Press (don’t rub) blotting tissues against your skin and finish with a light dusting of powder. If you’re missing blotters, grab a fresh seat cover from the dispenser in the ladies’ room and tear it into strips.
Invisible Lipstick: To avoid disappearing lip color, layer the shade by filling in lips with a lip pencil before applying lipstick, blotting, then reapplying lipstick. Ask your maid of honor to carry a tube of your color, as well as a hand mirror so you can touch up throughout the day.
Flat Hair: If your hair is loose, bend over, tousle it with your fingertips, spray some hair spray at the roots, and then flip your head back and spray some more.
Chipped Polish: Dip a cotton swab in polish remover, and gently smudge the edges of the chip. Fill in with fresh polish.
Deodorant Stain: Grab an old pair of pantyhose and gently rub it against the white mark until it flakes off.
While you can certainly pack a small bag to deal with any of these beauty emergencies, you might want to think bigger: Many companies offer extensive wedding day survival kits that help you anticipate everything from bad breath and a lost earring back to a small tear or a broken heel.