You’ll need to start prepping that pucker weeks before the big day arrives. Between all the kisses cheeks, kisses the groom and photos to be taken, you’ll want your lips in line for the big celebration. And that’s where all of these must-have items come into play.
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment / Barneys New York / $24
For several weeks before the wedding, you’ll want to sugar up those lips. This lip treatment will get all the dried and cracked spots rubbed away and ready for a pure pucker. This is especially useful if you’re saying your vows in the wintertime, when things get extra dry and looking for moisture.
Rosebud Salve by Rosebud Perfume Co. / Sephora $6
Pair a great sugar scrub with a salve or balm that will keep your lips moist. You can get some with a bit of a tint as well if you’re looking for a bit of color. But cycle this into your daily beauty routine, weeks before the wedding date rolls in.
MAC Lip Pencil / Belk $17.50
When your big day does finally arrive, you’ll want to make sure your lips are on right. Start off with some liner, even if you don’t usually use a pencil, you’ll want to make sure your pucker is lined right. With this, you’ll be sure that your color won’t bleed and you’ll give yourself an extra bit of plumpness to boot!
Vinyl Cream Lip Stain / Yves Saint Laurent $36
And you may want to invest in some great lip stain as well. You want your color to stay on all night, right? But you also want to make sure it doesn’t rub off on the champagne glass or your grooms collar. Go with a stain that stays and withstands all the hours.
It! Cosmetics Blurred Lines Smooth Fill Lip Gel-Creme Lipstick / Ulta $24
And finally, you must have a great lipstick. Something creamy that glides right on your mouth without crusting over or drying out is what you’ll want to look for. You’ll need a color that supports your skin tone too, remember you’ll want to be photo-ready all night long!