We have emphasized on numerous occasions the importance of hair and makeup in a bridal lookand we can now wear an impressive dress or dazzling jewelry that, if we do not we see favored faceswe are not going to be comfortable. Therefore, it is important to choose a professional with whom we feel a great connection and trust from the beginning, who advises us based on our characteristics but fully adapts to our taste and our style so that we do not see ourselves disguised. We spoke with four experts in preparing brides for their big day so that Reveal us your favorite lipsticks that last all day without weighing down or giving a feeling of dryness..
“As a professional, what I mainly look for in lipsticks is that are long-lasting and that maintain hydration in the lipssince, for these to look beautiful, I think it is very important that, as the hours go by, there are no areas without pigment or cracks. I am a big fan of luminous matte sticks, since they are moisturizing, but they do not have shiny lenses and they are very resistant to the passage of hours and meals,” explains Marta Callejo, who emphasizes the importance of taking special care of yourself in the days before the wedding. “Yes “We do not prepare our lips well with good hydration and we do not choose the products well, they will not look as we want”
“Whenever a bride asks me to advise her on her lipstick, I recommend the same thing: first You must be clear about what you prefer to highlight moreif the eyes and leave the lips more natural or the opposite. My advice is that, whatever color you choose, remember to touch it up only once, and that is after eating, to appear in the prom photos as if you have just made up, especially if you are wearing a dark tone” explains María Borbolla.
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Lipstick with gloss effect oil
“One of my favorite combinations for those looking for a natural lip is a lip liner like the Lip pencil nude by Bobbi Brown (39 euros), a dark pink with brown touches with a velvety effect,” says makeup artist María Borbolla. In addition, she likes to opt for a very hydrating lipstick, like YSL. Loveshine shade 150 (45 euros), a very natural and juicy high shine stick that has an exclusive transforming texture: from a lipstick to a wet shine effect oil.
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Hydration with more marked color
“With regard to color, the truth is that most brides ask for natural and juicy lips, they ask me less and less for matte tones which, personally, I love” María confesses. “For brides who want that hydration but with a deeper color, I like the Luxe Lipstick by Bobbi Brown – a bar with a satin finish – in Neutral rose and Almost bar.
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For daring brides
“The favorite tones are still nude,” says María, although she adds that “there are some who prefer cherries, especially in this autumn season and especially now that Christmas is approaching, with it the red tones in lips and flowers revive. For them, I love Lipstick Lip Power Matte shade 400 by Armani Beauty (45 euros)”.
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Natural formulation balm
Another ideal alternative that María proposes for those looking for the most absolute subtlety added to shine and hydration is the bar Lip Idôle Butterglow in tone 10 (42 euros). It is a balm that offers up to 24 hours of hydration, formulated with 95% ingredients of natural origin and enhanced with squalane and ceramides. In addition, its light, non-sticky texture visibly increases lip volume and smoothes lines.
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Sales success among experts
The combo of Pillow Talk Lipstick Original and Lip Cheat Pillow Talk by Charlotte Tilbury (55 euros) is one of the most desired by experts, and is ideal for brides, as makeup artist Marta Callejo explains. “You could say that they look good on everyone and for any situation. It is a lipstick with a creamy texture, but with a matte effect. Its uniqueness is that, despite being matte, you do not notice dryness on the lips, nor does it crack. as usually happens with this type of finish. If you also use the lip liner, you will ensure that your lips remain intact for hours.”
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Extra shine
For brides who want a juicy effect: “Like glossI would highlight the Unreal High Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss from Hourglass (33.99 euros at Sephora), is one of the best sellers since it gives volume, but unlike what usually happens with this type of cosmetics, it is not sticky at all and leaves the lips very hydrated.
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He stick most versatile multipurpose
Don’t let its color scare you, because the multipurpose bar Match Stix Color Adaptive Cheek + Lip Stick from Fenty Beauty (29.99 euros at Sephora) blends into all skin types and is ultra-natural, as Marta explains. “I use it practically every day for a very natural look. For me, it has become an essential that I always carry in my bag and I recommend to my clients, since this glow stick that can be used on cheeks and lips is perfect for touching up and hydrate your lips giving them a natural color. It adapts to every skin and lip tone and feels very light and creamy, so it doesn’t look the same on all of us, but it is very natural and is surprisingly long-lasting.
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juicy effect
“For those looking for an effect gloss cooler and not so shiny, for example, for brides I really like to use Rare Beauty’s Stay Vulnerable to finish the look, as it provides an elegant shine while hydrating them.”
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Permanent but creamy
Makeup artist Paula Guzmán confesses to us that she loves the MAC Cosmetics line of permanent lipsticks, Locked Kiss Ink 24hr Lipcolourwhich last for hours without moving but do not give a rigid effect. “Specifically the tone Mischief for being the ‘perfect bridal’ shade, a brownish pink that lasts for many hours without feeling uncomfortable or dry on the lip. For greater comfort and shine, apply balm afterwards and it wears wonderfully. The tone is beautiful.”
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Subtle luminous glow
For women who prefer a more natural and toned tone, Paula recommends the Lusterglass Lipstick in tone Thanks, it’s MACalso from MAC Cosmetics (27 euros). “It gives the effect of your own lip, but with makeup. It looks beautiful with a subtle shine, I love it every time I put it on,” she concludes.
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Intense red with cold undertone
Paula ends by saying that, for her, “the tone Royal of the Intense Matte Lip+Cheek from Nudestix (26 euros) is the perfect red for those brides who are looking for an intense tone with a blue undertone so that their teeth look whiter. Depending on its application, you can create a natural or super intense red lip to suit each bride. “It’s the ideal red because it lasts a long time and is super comfortable, you don’t feel like you’re wearing makeup on your lips.”
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Naturalness with brown point
“This is an ideal combo for those women who like a natural lip effect, but with a brown dot. The lip liner Lip Idôle Liner 53 The tea is hot from Lancôme (29 euros) lasts many hours, is waterproof and does not move, and the bar Kisskiss Shine Bloom tone Nude floral from Guerlain (45 euros) is very moisturizing, so combining both formulas, the result is perfect,” María Nebrera, in charge – among many others – of Bea Gimeno’s beauty look on her big day, tells us.
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Absolute hydration
“This duo does not last as long, but the effect is perfect for those looking for a supernatural lip, as if they were not wearing lip makeup. The lip liner Lip Pencil Whril from MAC Cosmetics (27 euros) is a grayish pink tone, which does not raise the tone of the lip but outlines it, leaving it defined with a very subtle effect,” says María, who adds that she likes to combine it with an ultra-hydrating balm like Carmex (3, 50 euros in Primor).