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21 Wedding Makeup Ideas That'll Look Gorgeous in Pictures (and IRL)

Whether you're a bride, bridesmaid or guest
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Subtle Shimmer
Glitter is trending and can play into the fairy tale romance vibes of weddings. The key to pulling off shimmer is choosing micro sparkles rather than chunky glitter. Enhance softly lined eyes with a dusting of shimmer. The tiniest bit will pick up the light and make it look like you're glowing.

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Upgraded Neutrals
Soft, romantic and pretty are the common adjectives for bridal makeup looks. This gold and ivory eyeshadow with pink lip stain plays right into it. The lip intensity can be dialed up or down for a customized finish.

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Fresh Approach
Brides will likely want to play up the ivory and white tones in their gowns, but anyone can work the shades into their makeup look for a flattering effect. Choose sheer and shimmering finishes for the most modern look. The lightest tint of color on the lips is all that's needed.

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Lavender Eyes
Ultra violet may be the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year, but other shades of purple have proven to be equally popular. Subdued tones like lilac and lavender are great for wedding makeup because they're more unexpected than neutrals but still have a flattering finish. Try a pale purple eye with a purple-toned pink lipstick. Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Psychedelic Sister, $20, is beautiful with any eye color.

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Streak of Eyeliner
Once an eyeliner girl, always an eyeliner girl. To make a stroke of dark eyeliner worthy of a special occasion, draw a thick line on the lower lash line, extending it beyond the outer corner. The bold eyeliner looks especially great with side-swept hairstyles.

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BY HEATHER CICHOWSKI | JUN 7, 2018 | SHARES
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