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Your wedding day is filled with so many lovely moments, like a toast or your first kiss but these moments can feel like your lip makeup is being swiped off. Here’s a guide to make sure your bridal lips last.
Start With a Smooth Canvas
Like the rest of your makeup, prep is always the key to the longevity of your makeup. The first thing you should do is exfoliate your lips to remove all dead skin and leave a smooth base. Start by buffing your lips with a lip scrub then wipe off the excess with a damp cloth. Once your lips are dry hydrate your lips with a moisturising lip balm and let that fully absorb. By creating smooth and hydrated lips you are prepping the perfect base for your lip colour to grip onto without any cracking.
Lock In Your Shape With Lipliner
The next step is to build the foundations of your long-wear bridal lip look with a lipliner. Use a good lip liner to define your lip shape by outlining your lips. Lip liner keeps your lipstick where you want it and prevents it from smudging outside of your lips, ensuring your smile is kept just perfect for photographs from any angle. A little trick is after outlining your lips, lightly shade the entire lip before you apply lipstick. This creates a base for the lipstick to stick too, also if the lipstick does come off during the day you still have your lipliner underneath. When it comes to lipliner I would suggest either choosing a shade that is the perfect match to your natural lip colour or go slightly deeper to add more dimension.
Choose a Lipstick Formula Designed to Last
There are different types of lipsticks, three in particular which all have different qualities and some last longer than others. Here’s what to consider:
Liquid mattes: dries down to a transfer-resistant, long-lasting finish.
Creamy mattes: a balance of durability and softness, ideal for all-day wear.
Satins and glosses: offer a softer look but last best when layered over a more durable lipstick.
Whichever lipstick you decide to go for it is good to trial it out before your wedding day to test the durability.
Master the Application Technique
It is all good treating yourself to the best lipstick however if you don’t have the right application then you won’t get the best results. The best technique is the layered approach which helps your lip colour stay vibrant and smudge resistant throughout your big day. Here’s how the layering process works:
Using your lipliner, outline your natural shape and then shade in the rest of your lips.
Next, go in with your chosen lipstick and apply a thin layer evenly across your lips.
Tap with some tissue to remove any excess oils.
Finish with a final light layer of lipstick for a saturated look.
You can then seal your lipstick with a setting spray or lip sealant.
Optional, you can add in a top coat of lipgloss for an extra shine.
Conclusion
With the right prep, formulas and techniques you can keep your bridal lip looking perfect all day long. Make sure to try out your new lip routine before your big day to check the durability and how it looks after hours of wear.
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