[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/masculine-makeup-how-to-faux-glow-for-summer-weddings\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/masculine-makeup-how-to-faux-glow-for-summer-weddings\/","headline":"Masculine Makeup How-To: Faux Glow for Summer Weddings","name":"Masculine Makeup How-To: Faux Glow for Summer Weddings","description":"By Jonathan Bender Warmer weather means more outdoor weddings and more opportunities to harm your skin. With that in mind, there\u2019s never been a better...","datePublished":"2012-05-03","dateModified":"2021-07-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Equally Wed","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":787,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gay-wedding-beauty-masculine-makeup-faux-glow-products.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gay-wedding-beauty-masculine-makeup-faux-glow-products.jpg","height":510,"width":576},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/masculine-makeup-how-to-faux-glow-for-summer-weddings\/","about":["Beauty & Grooming"],"wordCount":701,"articleBody":" By Jonathan Bender Warmer weather means more outdoor weddings and more opportunities to harm your skin. With that in mind, there\u2019s never been a better time to get down and dirty with your pores and start recognizing how to properly enhance your natural glow on your wedding day. Appearing luminous is something many men and butch brides haven\u2019t really put much thought or effort into, as wearing makeup is stigmatized to the effeminate. From runway shows, such as Michael Bastian and DSquared, to your co-workers appearing slightly sun-kissed without the vacation time (how did they do that?!), masculine makeup trends have surpassed the need for the tanning bed and have transcended the generalizations set upon by the \u201cmasc only\u201d part of the community. Today, the trend towards embracing your natural beauty is important, both in men and women, focusing on anti-aging tools and how to enhance your appearance while protecting your skin from harm. Faux glows are often looked at with an unnatural, orange appearance, but it doesn\u2019t have to be.  Here\u2019s a guide into how to achieve a sunless bronzed look for your outdoor festivities: (Clockwise from left) Billy Jealousy\u2019s Combat Lines Face Moisturizer, Lab Series for Men oil-free towelettes, Matte for Men, Burt\u2019s Bees tinted lip balm, NARS Cosmetics Matte BronzerStart off by cleansing your face with a PH-balanced cleanser that contains antioxidants, with a subtle scent to invigorate and awaken the face for the work that\u2019s about to come. Matte for Men rejuvenates with the right amount of vitamins to liven up your pores. Available at Sephora for $28.Moisturizing is key to holding your new glow. I recommend an SPF protection moisturizer that also combats lines and aging, such as Billy Jealousy\u2019s Combat Lines Face Moisturizer with SPF 30. Available at Beauty.com for $38.Don\u2019t set the concealer with a powder if you plan on mixing textures. If you decide to set with a powder, use only a powder to avoid a sticky and streaky appearance. Test your skin first to see which type of bronzer would work best for your skin. Between powder, blush, foundation, cream or tinted moisturizer, aerosol, liquid, stick … your options are endless.Non-comedogenic is preferable, as you don’t want a product that’s prone to clogging your pores and overproducing oil (leading to acne and a splotchy appearance).Matte only. Putting on makeup is enough to make you feel slightly effeminate, right? Well, avoid anything that contains shimmer as it will make you look a little extra shiny in your wedding photos. NARS Cosmetics\u2019 matte bronzers blend easily and work well on the male complexion. Available at Narscosmetics.com for $38. After showering, look in the mirror to check where the light hits the higher planes of your face. To avoid an unnatural look, focus on the four main points of your face: nose, chin, center of your forehead and your cheekbones. Spritz a toner or misting spray prior if you can\u2019t tell what points of your face the light takes in. Lush\u2019s Tea Tree Water does the trick and also resets the PH-balance in your face. Available at Lush for $19.95. When applying the bronzer to your face, focus sharply on the jawline and angle your brush on a narrow angle down your cheekbones (pucker your lips to make it look more angular). To contour your jawline, start from behind the ear and bring the brush down and just under your jawbone. If you can\u2019t tell where your natural jawline is, use your fingers to navigate and go just under the jawbone to bring out your masculine features. A tinted lip-balm, such as Burt\u2019s Bees in Tigerlily, works in moderation. Don\u2019t overdo it, otherwise you\u2019ll end up looking like Barbie\u2019s main squeeze. Available at  for $6.99. Remember! Tap your brush and don\u2019t blow on it. If you need to blot throughout the day, don\u2019t rub your face, as you\u2019ll do more harm (acne!) than good. Keep a few spare Lab Series for Men oil-free towelettes in your jacket pocket for quick bathroom touchups from working too hard on the dance floor. Available at Sephora for $15.\u00a0"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Masculine Makeup How-To: Faux Glow for Summer Weddings","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/masculine-makeup-how-to-faux-glow-for-summer-weddings\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]