Bridal Makeup: Best lipstick for the Bride

How to choose a lipstick for your wedding

As a general rule your lipstick should coordinate with your dress, wedding theme and of course with the rest of the make-up.

I always recommend soft pink-beiges, light or coral pinks, and also the classic red to the brides. I think these shades are timeless and also photograph best. The consistency of the lipstick should be creamy and smooth. Avoid matte lipstick as they can be bit drying.  If you want to your lipstick to last long, then you must use and lip pencil. Choose a lip pencil shade lighter or the same as the actual lipstick color.
I would not recommend using lip-gloss on your wedding day; firstly because it just doesn't look good in photographs and secondly it makes the lipstick less lasting.  And if you must apply lip-gloss then concentrate the lip-gloss on the center of your bottom lip for a plumping effect. 

Here are some of my favorite Wedding lipsticks that I recommend you try:

YSL Rouge Pur Couture in #5 Beige Etrusque

This is a muted nude pink with peachy undertones, very similar to MAC lipstick in Blankety, only less pink. Cost in Dublin, Ireland: € 31.00

Check also out my YouTube  video featuring my favorite nude lipsticks: 

Tom Ford Lipstick in Blush Nude

This is a light pink beige with neutral undertones. This is one of my favorite nude lipsticks of all the time. If I ever had to choose one lipstick only to take to Desert Island then it has to be this one. I have used this lipstick on my different complexions, and it really suits everyone. Cost in Dublin, Ireland: € 49.00.

Barry M Lipstick in 154 Pale Nude

This is a pale pink with warm undertones.I find it to be very similar in color to Tom Ford Lipstick in Blush Nude. So if you are on a budget, you won’t get better alternative. Given the price, this lipstick is very creamy and quite long lasting. Cost in Dublin, Ireland: € 5.95 Available at Boots.

YSL Rouge Volupte3  Ultimate Beige

This is warm toned, rosy beige brown with orange undertones.  It's fairly dark, so it is a great nude lipstick for darker complexions. Cost in Dublin, Ireland: € 31.00

Rimmel Long Lasting Finish in 077 Asia

This is a nude rose pink with plummy undertones. This is another shade that suits every complexion. Cost in Dublin, Ireland: € 6.99. 

YSL Rouge Pur Coutoure in # 17 Rose Dahlia

This is warm light pink with coral undertones. It would be perfect shade for a spring wedding.

Cost in Dublin, Ireland: € 31.00

No 7. Moisture Drench Lipstick in Siren

This is a classic red with coral undertones. Great shade for vintage or retro wedding makeup. I also prefer the darker shades such as red or dark red for autumn and winter weddings. 

Cost in Dublin, Ireland: € 12.25 Available at Boots.

Application For Long Lasting Lip Color on your Wedding Day

Step 1: Before you start with your makeup, apply a generous amount of lip balm or Vaseline to deep moisturize your lips. Let the balm sink in for at least 20 minutes while you are doing the foundation/eye makeup 

Step 2: Apply lip primer or foundation as a base primer and let it dry.

Step 3: Apply lip liner around your lips, and then fill in the lips.

Step 4: Apply lipstick using a lip brush.

Step 5: Take a tissue and place it over your lips, and then apply another layer of lipstick.

Step 6: Apply another layer of lipstick using your lip brush.

Step 7: Apply lip-gloss on the center of your bottom lip.


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xxx Marina



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