15 Beautiful Wedding Makeup Looks Inspired by the Red Carpet

Get ready to dazzle when you walk down the aisle.

By Erin Mayer, Good Housekeeping

[post_ads]The first — and most important — rule of wedding makeup isn't "use waterproof mascara" or "powder your face so you don't look shiny in photos." It's this: Stay true to your own sense of style. Yes, you're The Bride, but you're also still you. Love color? Do a green smoky eye! Hate false lashes? Skim 'em! Your ideal wedding look is out there, we promise.


1.

Peach Lips

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's shimmery eyes and peach lips are so wedding-appropriate. The Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer Lip Gloss in "French Tickler" (sephora.com) will give you a similar look.

2.

Smoky Green Eyes

Love color? Have fun with eyeshadow on your wedding day! A deep green shade looks especially striking on redheads with a similar complexion to Emma Stone. The Revlon ColorStay 16-Hour Eyeshadow Quad in "Lucious," (amazon.com) is a great budget option.
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Contoured Cheekbones

Poppy lips keep Kerry Washington's strong contour from looking severe — she gets the benefits of a sharp cheekbone and a pop of color all at once. Use a grey-toned powder like Kevin Aucoin The Sculpting Contour Powder (sephora.com), which comes in three shades, to create a natural-looking shadow.



4.

Rose Lips

Copy Rachel Brosnahan's dusty rose makeup for classic look that's guaranteed to be subtly beautiful in photos and in person. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in "Pillow Talk" (nordstrom.com) will give you the same kind of natural pink lip.
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Winged Eyeliner

Would Adele really be Adele without her signature winged liner? If you feel similarly about yourself, break out the felt-tip for your wedding day. We recommend Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eyeliner in "Blackest Black" ($7, amazon.com), which won't smear or fade.



6.

Natural Glow

Load up on highlighter and eyeliner while keeping the rest of your look natural, a la Gina Rodriguez. Get the look with a creamy highlighter like the BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in "Moonstone," (ulta.com).
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Glam Eyelashes

Take a cue from Allison Williams and focus your bridal makeup look on just one feature: your eyelashes! Enhance natural lashes by adding some individual falsies like the ones in the Ardell Individual Multipack (amazon.com) and coating the entire thing with heavy-duty mascara. Try Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof (sephora.com) so you're prepped for waterworks.



8.

Nude Lips

Yes, you can do no-makeup makeup for your wedding. The most important thing to consider is your base — you want your skin to appear glowing from the inside. To achieve this, use a radiant primer like the BECCA Backlight Priming Filter (sephora.com).
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Coral Cheeks

Look at that glow! If your skin tone is similar to SZA's, consider using a coral blush like NARS Liquid Blush in "Coral" (sephora.com) on your wedding day.



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Bold Lips

A deep pink lip has an Old Hollywood spin, especially when coupled with short finger waves like the ones Greta Gerwig has here. Get a similar lip color with Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in "Jam" (sephora.com).
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Rosy Cheeks

Go heavy on the blush, light on everything else to mimic Saoirse Ronan's super flushed vibe. Work a liquid or cream blush — we recommend Glossier Cloud Paint in "Puff" (glossier.com) —  along the apples of your cheeks and up to the temples to create this natural rosy look.



12.

Sparkly Eyes

Some makeup experts would advise you to play up your eyes or lips, not both. Toss that piece of wisdom out the window and go for high drama! Taraji P. Henson shows us that sparkly eyes and berry lips can pair beautifully. Get her look with Glossier Lidstar in "Fawn" ($18, glossier.com), which is the exact eyeshadow she wore to the 2018 Oscars.
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13.

Bronze Cheeks

A more subdued, bronze look like the one Chrissy Teigen wore at the 2018 Grammy Awards would be perfect for a summer wedding. Keep your eyeshadow, blush, and lip color in a similar tone, or use a do-it-all product like the Bite Beauty Multistick in "Cashew" (sephora.com) for a monochromatic appearance.



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Berry Lips

If you love a bold lip, you should certainly consider wearing one for your wedding. A deep plum like the one Betty Gabriel wears here would be especially stunning for a fall ceremony. Choose a formula like Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in "Glastonbury" (nordstrom.com) to avoid drying out your lips.
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Golden Cheekbones

Planning a spring wedding? Try pairing golden cheekbones with a soft purple lip gloss. To mimic Danai Gurira's all-over glow, try a liquid body highlighter like  ThisWorks Skin Deep Golden Elixir (amazon.com).

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