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Wedding Makeup Advice - Lips
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Four simple steps to a fantastic kisser. The
Lori
Dunn Must-Have Lip Kit. |
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First, massage with exfoliating treatment.
Next, massage lip plumper over lips to make them appear smoother and
poutier.
Then...apply lipstick of your choice.
Finally, apply Lip Lock to create a smear-proof smile that lasts all
night long. |
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Since Angelina Jolie burst on the scene, we seem
more conscious of our lips then ever before. Beautiful lips complete the picture
of a beautiful bride and are particularly important for the photographs you take
that day. But don’t leave their color to chance. Too light, they disappear; too
dark, they dominate your face; too bright, they throw off the delicate balance.
Once again, the deeper your skin tone, the deeper your lip color should be; but,
within your particular palette, you can create different looks with different
colors and finishes.
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For example, if you have fair skin, you can shape a soft,
feminine mouth with a sheer peach, beige, or pink. For more drama, move to
berries and soft wines. Use a light hand in applying your lip color to avoid
a matte finish.
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If you have medium or olive skin, think warm earth tones. You
can comfortably wear reds with brown undertones, wine, or the darker berry
shades (see here
how to add a Spanish flair to your wedding makeup). Steer clear of pinks,
which may be too cool for your olive skin. If you have a tan or use a bronzer,
choose a complementary, warm lip-gloss.
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If you are
African-American or Hispanic, you should choose vivid colors with
more pigment to produce a richer look. The deeper your skin color, the
wider range of choices available. You can go from browns and plums to
more vibrant reds and from a matte finish to a moist, glossy effect.
Here is some makeup advice on lip care and color from makeup
experts.
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Use a lip color that complements the other colors you
are wearing, including your foundation and eye makeup. If your skin
looks washed out or faded, you’re on the wrong track. Keep looking.
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You want to see the color on your lips, not on your hand and
certainly not on the salesperson’s hand. Be sure the lipstick is disinfected
and your lips are free of color before you apply it.
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If your lips are dry, from the weather or from unconsciously
licking them, lipstick won’t go on easily or evenly. Lipsticks that last all day
are also dry and drying. Drink lots of water and apply
lip creams
regularly. Don’t use a petroleum jelly or products made for chapped lips.
Fortunately, many of today’s lipsticks contain moisturizer.
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Lipstick styles change with the times, not to mention the
seasons. The heavily made-up look of years ago is out;
satiny,
demi-matte, and sheer are in.
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To prevent your lipstick from “bleeding,” use a neutral lip
pencil to line and fill in your lips. Brush on color and blot. Then, apply
another coat. Another technique is to apply an undercoating that prevents a
spider pattern around the edges of your lips.
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To avoid having your hair accidentally stick to your lips, use
one of the new nonstick lipsticks or a "Lip
Lock," which will also give your mouth a nice shine.
Wedding
Makeup Advice:
Color, Foundation, Powder |
Brows, Eyes, Cheeks | Lips |
Perfect Face |
Do Your Wedding Makeup Yourself
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