How to choose the color of lipstick for your wedding day?

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Evelyn Carpenter

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No matter how beautiful your wedding dress is or how trendy your up-do is, it will all take a back seat if your makeup doesn't match.

That's why it's important to choose your products correctly and, among them, the lipstick that will accompany you in your wedding ring exchange. Check out these tips that will guide you in your choice.

Depending on your skin and hair tone

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Identifying your complexion color will help you a lot in choosing the best lipstick for your silver rings pose. For example, women of white skin, darker colours are more suitable for them. They will stand out on your face, versus light colors, which will be lost in the tone of your complexion. That is why, for them medium to strong colors are ideal especially highlighting the range from red to purple, or from hot pink to fuchsia.

For dark skin, on the other hand, warm colours are recommended. In addition, although the skin tone tends to be more decisive, there are certain guidelines you can follow with respect to your hair color, according to the specialists. For blondes The right lipsticks are in golds, browns, ochres and nudes. For those with black or brown hair ; the pink or purple ones. And for redheads oranges, golds and salmon.

What about the eyes?

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If you already want to go into detail, you will also find a guide to make up your lips according to the color of your eyes.

Thus, the following are recommended bright reds, browns, and light pinks, for brown eyes The different shades of color cherry or scarlet, for blue eyes Terracotta and pinks for green eyes, and nude and plum tones for grey eyes.

Depending on the season

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Whether it's spring or summer, the days of good weather invite you to dare with more cheerful colors. such as coral orange or fluorescent pink. Both are jovial and feminine tones ideal to show off your lips in the hottest months of the year.

Nevertheless, if you're getting married between autumn and winter, extreme lipsticks in plum, brown or powder pink will look spectacular.

Now, with respect to the schedule in which the link will be made, pastel colours are ideal for daytime wear while the intense tones are perfect for the evening. So, go for a baby pink lipstick if you're getting married in the morning or a cherry red if you're saying "yes" in the evening.

According to your style

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If you are a classic and elegant bride the lipstick in color red will be your best ally and especially if you choose it with a matte finish. An irresistible and seductive tone It will also highlight the white of your bridal outfit.

Nevertheless, if you prefer the natural style or, for example, you have opted for a hippie chic or boho-inspired wedding dress, nude lips will be your best option You will look fresh and jovial. Go for a pinker shade if you are fair-skinned, and for a more beige one, if you are dark-skinned.

And a little more eye-catching, peach-colored lipsticks are a great way to must for spring brides or, for example, for those who have opted for a country wedding decoration. Now, if your everyday style is closer to glam, gothic or rock style make-up then you should lean towards colors that make you feel comfortable, like wine red, burgundy or dark purple .

And finally, if you are a flirtatious and super romantic bride your color must be the pink one which you will be able to choose in different shades, from fuchsia to pale pearly pink .

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After the reign of ultraviolet, the vital and effervescent living coral was chosen as the Pantone 2019 color. A shade that can well be worn on the lips It combines perfectly with the different types of skin, at the same time as it can be combined, for example, with a bouquet of roses and peonies in this shade. It is also perfect for exchanging gold rings outdoors or at the beach.

And while living coral will set the tone throughout the year, other trends are emerging with force among them, the red mouths with powdered finish while the range of the nude will once again be the protagonist .

On the other hand, the neon tones that were all the rage in the '80s are back this season and that's how vibrant colors will seduce the most daring brides. Examples of these are fuchsia, orange-red and purple.

All this, as long as luminous, glossy or wet effect lips but in a subtle way, are also one of the other trends for lipsticks this 2019.

Just as your bridal hairstyle should be balanced with your dress, whether it's a simple or elaborate hairstyle, the same goes for your makeup. That is to say, if you overdo your lips with an intense color, try to keep your eyes in a discreet or neutral tone.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.