Okay, so I’ve been on this mission to find the perfect lipgloss for my best friend’s wedding. She’s the bride, and I’m a bridesmaid, and you know how it is – you want to look good but not steal the show. Plus, it’s a long day of smiling, eating, drinking, and, well, talking, so I needed something that wouldn’t disappear after the first glass of champagne.
I started by raiding my own makeup bag, which, let’s be honest, is a mess of half-used tubes and colors I thought I’d wear more often. I tried a few pinks and nudes, but nothing felt quite right. One was too sticky, another too shimmery, and one just made me look washed out. Nope, nope, and nope.
Next, I hit the stores. Oh boy, the choices! Glossy, matte, shimmering, moisturizing – it’s a lot. I swatched so many on the back of my hand that it started to look like a rainbow. I even asked the makeup counter ladies for their opinions, but they just kept pushing the most expensive ones. I mean, I want to look nice, but I’m not made of money.
Then, I remembered those beauty blogs I follow. They always seem to have the inside scoop. I spent a whole evening scrolling through articles and watching videos. Finally, I narrowed it down to a few that were supposed to be long-lasting and bridesmaid-approved. The color I was looking for was a neutral shade and I also considered getting a golden hue for warm look and a grayish shade for cooler look. I also like the idea of adding a little bit dramatic flair by having a smokey eye of pink and brown color.
I ordered them online – because who has time to go back to the store? – and when they arrived, it was like Christmas morning. I tried each one, taking selfies at different times of the day to see how they held up. It’s tough work, but someone’s gotta do it.
After much deliberation, I finally found the one. It’s a dusky rose pink, not too bright but not too boring either. It feels nice on my lips, doesn’t get all over my teeth, and actually lasts for hours. I even did a test run at a friend’s birthday party, and it survived tacos and multiple margaritas. Success!
- Don’t be afraid to try a bunch of different options. What looks good on someone else might not work for you.
- Read reviews, but take them with a grain of salt. Everyone’s different.
- Think about the whole look. You want your lip color to complement your dress, your makeup, and the overall vibe of the wedding.
- Do a test run! Wear your chosen lipgloss for a few hours in a similar setting to make sure it can handle the real deal.
Here’s what I learned from this whole lipgloss adventure:
So, yeah, that’s my story. Finding the perfect bridesmaid lipgloss was a journey, but I’m happy with where I landed. Now I can focus on other important things, like making sure the bride has the best day ever.
