In celebration of National Lipstick Day, we’ve selected all the lip colours you’ll need to seal the deal with a perfect kiss on your wedding day.
As your big day approaches, you’ve chosen your dress and booked your hair and makeup artist. Now, it’s time to select the perfect lipstick shade to complement your stunning ensemble. Your lipstick is the finishing touch to elevate your bridal look, a little detail to make a memorable impact on your big day.
In this article, we’ll help you discover the perfect hue for you, one that suits your personal style, and keeps you looking nothing short of flawless, from the first kiss to the last dance. We’ve meticulously curated the finest shades, from flattering hues for every skin tone to expert skincare tips. We’ve moved heaven and earth, so you can kiss goodbye stress over this detail and focus on saying I do.
Lipstick Day: Choosing The Perfect Shade for Your Wedding
Choosing the perfect lipstick shade for your wedding goes beyond picking a colour you love. It’s about selecting one that enhances your skin tone, harmonises with your makeup, ensures your well practised ‘soft smile’ is on point, and aligns with your overall wedding theme including your bridesmaids dresses! You’ve thoughtfully curated every aspect of your celebration, from the florals to the photographer, the venue to the vows. Let the National Lipstick Day encourage you to refine your choice!
Whether you usually favour a nude look or a glamorous shine, finding the perfect shade of lipstick for your wedding day will not only complete your bridal glow but also add a personal touch to boost your confidence as you walk down the aisle. It’s about making sure everything is perfectly cohesive on your wedding look, from head to toe!
Identify Your Skin's Undertone
First, it’s important to identify your skin’s undertone, which is the subtle hue that is reflected in natural light. Your undertone can be warm, cool, or neutral, and it plays a significant role in determining which lipstick colors will complement your complexion best. While you are free to choose any color that you love, you would be positively surprised to know how your undertone can help you achieve harmony with your makeup choices!
Skin tone can of course vary depending on the season and your exposure to the sun. Be sure to work these seasonal shifts into your planning your wedding look.
Warm Skin Undertones
For warm undertones, reflected in golden, yellow, olive, or peachy skin hues, think of the soft glow of golden hour. A bold lip in coral, peach, or terracotta will beautifully enhance your natural warmth.
1. Rouge Dior Forever Liquid
840 Forever Radiant
Other stand-out shades:
459 Forever Flower
741 Forever Star
2. YSL Rouge Pur Couture The Slim
10 Coral Antinomique
Other stand-out shades:
2024 The Slim
33 Orange Desire
3. MAC Locked Kiss 24hr Lipstick
Mull It Over & Over
Other stand-out shades:
Meticulous
Mischief
Cool Skin Undertones
For cool undertones, defined by pink, red, or bluish tones, imagine the serenity of a clear blue sky and the subtle blush of dawn. Shades like cool pinks, rich berries, and deep cherry or ruby reds will accentuate your features and make a striking statement.
4. Chanel Rouge Allure
99 Pirate
Other stand-out shades:
176 Independante
96 Excentrique
5. YSL Rouge Pur Couture
P2 Rose No Taboo
Other stand-out shades:
P22 Rose Celebration
RM Rouge Muse
6. Estēe Lauder Pure Colour Creme Lipstick
450 Insolent Plum
Other stand-out shades:
541 LA Noir
857 Unleashed
Neutral Skin Undertones
If you have neutral undertones, combining warm and cool elements, you’re fortunate to have a wide palette of colours that suit you. Deep berry shades or true browns add a rich elegance, while corals, rosy pinks, caramels, and classic reds offer glamorous sophistication.
For deeper skin tones, a berry look captivates, while true brown shades provide a rich and earthy elegance. Medium skin tones can enjoy coral, rosy pinks, or caramel nudes. Fair skin tones shine with blush pinks or bolder red shades with blue undertones, adding a dramatic, warm and sophisticated effect to your bridal ensemble.
Embracing a red to wed is a gorgeous choice to exude confidence and glamour. Make a statement on your day and add that subtle pop of colour to match the warmness of your natural colouring.
7. Rouge Dior Forever
879 Forever Passionate
Other stand-out shades:
111 Forever Night
883 Forever Daring
8. Chanel Rouge Allure
212 Caractère
Other stand-out shades:
199 Inattendu
209 Alter Ego
9. Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte
320 Hush-Hush
Other stand-out shades:
210 Unspoken Feelings
315 Hearts In Sync
10. Rosso Valentino Refillable Lipstick
403A Fierce Orange Matte
Other stand-out shades:
405A Loud Orange Satin
400R Roma Fab Satin
How to Achieve a Long-Lasting Lipstick Look
Bonus: Don’t forget to show your lips some love in the lead-up to the big day. Hydration will be your best friend, along with a lip liner and primer to help hold your lip color throughout your wedding day.
Stila Lip Enzyme Exfoliator: Exfoliating to remove any dead skin cells and to smooth your lips is the first step in preparing your lips to better absorb other products.
Laneige Sleeping Mask: Use a lip mask at bedtime to deeply moisturise and soothe your lips. This will provide intensive hydration and heal any dryness or cracks while you slumber. This step ensures nourishment and lusciousness.
Clinique Moisture Surge Hydro-Plump Treatment: Give your lipstick the best base by using a plumping and hydrating treatment beforehand. Moisturized and soft lips are your best friend for long lasting lippy.
Selecting the perfect lipstick for your wedding is an essential step in your preparation. We want you to feel and look your best on this momentous day. Take the time to experiment with different shades and finishes to find the one that makes you glow from within. It’s your moment to shine!
Of course, your personal preference and confidence is king (or queen).
Read more: Your 2024 Spring Wedding Makeup Guide
