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💍 The Best Wedding Foundation for Combination Skin: from an NJ Wedding Makeup Artist’s Kit
- Shervonne Kitto
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
As an NJ wedding makeup artist, I know the stress that comes with having combination skin on your wedding day. You’re oily in the T-zone, dry on the cheeks, and worried that your foundation will either slide off or cling to dry patches. Girl, we’re not doing that on your big day!
Your foundation should stay flawless while you laugh, cry, dance, and glow all night. After doing hundreds of Jersey and NYC brides, I’ve narrowed down the exact foundations in my kit that I trust for combination skin.
✨ What Combination Skin Really Needs
Here’s what I look for when I’m picking foundations for my combo-skin brides:
➡️ Semi-matte or natural finish (not flat, not greasy)
➡️ Long-wearing (ceremony through reception)
➡️ Buildable coverage (layer without caking)
➡️ Shade-true (no oxidation or ghosting under flash)
🏆 NJ Wedding Makeup Artist Approved Foundations
➡️ Iconic for its long wear and shine control.
➡️ Semi-matte finish keeps combo skin balanced.
➡️ Perfect for: Outdoor summer weddings or brides who want full coverage that lasts.
➡️ Radiant but not greasy — makes skin look alive.
➡️ Lightweight, buildable, and photographs beautifully.
➡️ Perfect for: Indoor weddings or brides who want that timeless glow.
➡️ Wide shade range with amazing undertones.
➡️ Controls oil without chalkiness.
➡️ Perfect for: Melanin brides or outdoor ceremonies in Jersey heat.
➡️ Buildable coverage with a radiant finish.
➡️ Evens out redness and photographs flawlessly.
➡️ Perfect for: Brides with uneven tone or flash photography settings.
➡️ Smooths texture while keeping skin breathable.
➡️ Polished finish without heaviness.
➡️ Perfect for: Full-glam brides or luxury bridal portraits.
➡️ Semi-matte, reliable, and affordable.
➡️ Mixable shades for custom bride blends.
➡️ Perfect for: Backup kit staple and brides who want a flawless, classic finish.
💡 Pro Tips From an NJ Wedding Makeup Artist
Prime smart – mattify the T-zone, hydrate the cheeks.
Thin layers only – build where you need it.
Powder strategically – forehead, nose, chin only.
Always set with spray – locks the look and melts everything together.
Do a flash test – take trial photos in natural light + with flash.
👰🏾 Final Word From Your NJ Wedding Makeup Artist
At the end of the day, the “best” wedding foundation isn’t just about the brand — it’s about the prep, the application, and the artistry. These are the exact products I use to keep my NJ brides looking flawless from “I do” to the last dance.
✨ If you’re ready to stop stressing about your skin and let a pro handle it, book your bridal trial here. Let’s create your perfect wedding look together.
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