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Essential products to carry in your makeup bag on your wedding day

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ABC News Photo Illustration, Beis Travel, Credot Beauty, Sephora
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Your wedding day often comes with a lot of pressure to look perfect.

To ease some of the stress, we asked celebrity makeup artist Alexis Oakley to share tips for what to keep on hand for the big event.

"I think that makeup plays a huge role in someone's wedding day. Makeup can change the way someone feels about themselves instantly," Oakley told "Good Morning America."

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According to Oakley, the first step to making your makeup look good throughout the day and last into the evening hours is to prep properly.

She suggests using a hydrating moisturizer to start, like Bobbi Brown's Hydrating Water Fresh Cream Moisturizer.

"In my opinion, the skin care you use is just as important, if not more important than the makeup products you use. It can help with the way the makeup sits on your skin, the longevity, and prevent it from looking cakey," Oakley said.

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If getting your makeup done by a professional artist, Oakley suggests carrying a lipstick, concealer and pressed powder in a bag for touchups throughout the night.

"My biggest piece of advice for brides on their big day would be to relax and take in every moment," Oakley added. "Prep as much as you can by doing trials with your glam team and come with proper inspiration photos. This is so important to make sure that you get the look that you’re going for and feel your absolute best."

We pulled together several items that will help keep your makeup looking fresh all night long, so you can focus on celebrating. Scroll to shop our picks!

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Exa Splash Zone Oil-Free Hydrating Primer

Price: $34 · From Credo Beauty

Add this oil-free, shine-free primer before putting on your makeup. 

Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre

Price: $29 · From Dermstore

This hydrating moisturizer is ideal for dry skin. It "absorbs easily into your skin with a soft satin finish to restore moisture levels and revitalize your complexion," Dermstore explains on their website.

Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

Price: $28 · From Credo Beauty

This brightening concealer easily blends into the skin providing medium coverage. It's a "super creamy concealer, eye cream, and spot treatment in one that visibly brightens and helps reveal better skin," Credo's website explains.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick

Price: $23 · From Sephora

Anastasia Beverly Hills has both matte and satin-finish lipsticks in an array of colors to try for your wedding day. Pair it with their long-wearing lip liner, too. 

MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector

Price: $34 · From Sephora

We love a multi-functional product. This is a three-in-one powder to "perfect, illuminate, and set makeup" Sephora explains. Blend the powders together using your makeup brush and sweep all over the face. Keep it in your makeup bag for touch-ups as needed! 

Tarte Cosmetics travel-size shape tape concealer

Price: $12 · From Tarte Cosmetics

Swipe on the hype with this best-selling concealer!

Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Setting Powder

Price: $46 · From Sephora

A pressed powder that sets and perfects foundation for a smooth, flawless finish.

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Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream Moisturizer

Price: $66 · From Sephora

An oil-free moisturizer that helps reduce the appearance of redness and pores, support skin, and deliver up to 100 hours of hydration.

ONE/SIZE Mini On Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray

Price: $15 · From Sephora

A waterproof setting spray that gives skin an all-day matte finish.

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Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick

Price: $24 · From Sephora

A next-gen weightless matte lipstick that’s super comfortable with a soft, suede-like feel and a soft-focus finish.

Beautyblender Blotterazzi Pro

Price: $10 · From Ulta

Beautyblender Blotterazzi Pro is a washable and reusable alternative to blotting papers, now available in a best-loved pro color: black.

Béis The Cosmetics Case

Price: $68 · From Béis

Far away from home? No worries—comes with a mirror for en route touch-ups! And you won’t have to leave any of your favorite products behind because this makeup case has PLENTY of storage.