Winter wedding season hasn’t begun yet but the season of preparations for winter nuptials is on, and we start our winter-dedicated roundups with winter wedding makeup tips and ideas.
Winter wedding makeup is tricky just like summer makeup because at least some of the photos are going to be taken outside, and it may be really cold there. Besides, the difference of temperatures may be even more harmful for your skin than cold itself. To look shiny, gorgeous and chic on your big day in the winter read our tips and look at the ideas.
- In the fall and winter your skin is thirstier than in any other season, that’s why you need to update your skincare regimen as soon as it’s cold outside and emphasize hydration. Don’t try a lot of new products to avoid irritation, just swap a couple of things to make your skin as plump and moisturized as possible. It will make all the difference for creating a flawless canvas for your wedding day.
- Take a short break from SPF products. The extra slickness from an SPF is tricky because sometimes it can eat through your makeup, especially if you have oily skin. Plus, sunscreens tend to give your face a weird, paled out look in photos, particularly in outdoor pictures where there’s a harsh reflection of light from white snow.
- Apply a smart combo of liquid and powder formulas. Since your skin is drier in the winter, liquid and cream formulas will hydrate and provide coverage at the same time. Creamy blushes and highlighters not only look really natural, they are easier than powders when you need to touch up after shedding a tear or two during your ceremony.
- Consider a colorful punch to your wedding makeup. A subtly smokey eye or a classic red lip can look particularly gorgeous against a white dress and a snowy setting in photos. Plus, bolder colors tends to have stronger, longer lasting pigments that won’t wear off like lighter neutrals.
- Stock up on waterproof formulas. This is the time to invest in high quality products with long-wear and waterproof formulas, or make sure your makeup artist has them handy. Cold air and harsh winds will probably make you teary-eyed way before you’re ready to walk down the aisle. So if you’re worried about smudging, apply a cream shadow on your lids and use it as an anchor for a waterproof powder shadow. And of course, top it off with a water-resistant mascara for an eye makeup look that will stay put.
- Work with winter light. Make sure to opt for light-reflecting foundations and concealers, which bounce away the bluish tone to neutralize your skin. Then stick to blue-toned lipsticks and blushers instead of warmer, orange-toned makeup, as the color won’t shift when you step outside, and is more likely to flatter your skin.
- You can wear a bit of bronzer if you want, though don’t use it excessively, it’s usually for summer. The general rule is picking a shade just one level up from your natural skin tone. Be very focused about where you sweep it, targeting the hairline, nose and cheekbones, to give a natural-looking tint as if you’ve just been up on the slopes.
A beautiful and natural wedding makeup with a glossy nude lip, eyeliner and lash exensions, a perfect skin tone.
A beautiful bridal makeup with a glossy nude lip, a peachy blush, smokey eyes, brushed eyebrows is a very chic idea.
A beautiful bridal makeup with a shiny nude lip, lash extensions and smokey eyes, a touch of highlighter and blush.
A beautiful makeup with a nude lip, brown eyeshadow, a touch of highlighter and statement eyebrows.
A beautiful nude wedding makeup with a glossy pink lip, delicate smokey eyes, eyelash extensions and a bit of blush.
A beautiful wedding makeup with a red lip, shiny skin done with a highlighter and sligth eye makeup is a cool idea for fall or winter.
A berry wedding makeup with a dark berry lip, pink blush and eyeshadow plus highlighter for a glam feel.
A bold and catchy shiny wedding makeup with shiny eyeshadow, bold berry lips and glowy skin is wow.
A bold wedding makeup with a dark lip, eyelash extensions and a bit of blush is chic and cool for a winter wedding.
A bold wedding makeup with a pink lip, blush and brown smokeys, highlighter is fantastic and will catch an eye.
A bold winter wedding makeup with a perfect red lip, eyelash extensions, bushy eyebrows and a touch of shine.
A catchy and super glam bridal makeup with a glossy pink lip, pink smokey eyes, blush and lash extensions is wow.
A chic and glam bridal makeup with a glossy nude lip, blush, pink smokeys and highlighter is amazingly cool.
A chic and lovely bridal makeup with brown smokeys, a glossy pink lip, a touch of blush and highlighter is all cool.
A chic clean girl makeup look with a pink lip and eyeshadow, pink blush and fluffy eyebrows.
A chic dramatic makeup with a matte nude lip, brown smokeys, eleliner and glowy skin is a cool idea.
A chic makeup with a blush and eyeshadow, a glossy nude lip and cool eyebrows plus a touch of highlight.
A clean girl doe eye makeup with a glossy pink lip, a touch of peachy blush, round eyes accented with eyelash extensions.
A clean girl makeup with glowy skin, a glossy pink lip, accented with an eyeliner eyes and fluffy eyebrows.
A delicate makeup with a matte nude lip, pink eyeshadow, accent eyebrows and a touch of blush is a great idea for a bride.
A delicate wedding makeup with a glossy pink lip, blush, pink smokey eyes and highlighter is cool.
A delicate wedding makeup with a nude lip, a touch of blush, smokey eyes, brushed eyebrows and a touch of highlighter.
A fantastic bold Asian wedding makeup with a matte red lip, brown eyeshadows, perfect matte skin is always a good idea.
A fresh makeup with dewy skin, a glossy nude lip, a touch of blush eyeshadow and highlighter that makes the skin glow.
A glam bridal makeup with a glossy pink lip, blush and pink smokey eyes, highlighter and lash extensions.
A glam makeup with a glossy nude lip, taupe eyeshadow, a touch of blush and faux eyelashes looks jaw-dropping.
A gorgeous bold Asian makeup with a matte red lip, extended eyelashes, chic eyebrows and blushes looks amazing.
A gorgeous wedding makeup with a glossy nude lip, glitter brown smokey eyes, lash extensions, a touch of blush.
A lovely foxy eye makeup with a nude lip, a touch of blush and beautifully accented eyebrows is wow.
A lovely foxy eye makeup with a touch of blush, a nude lip, foxy eyes and a touch of highlighter.
A lovely makeup with a taupe smokey eye, a glossy nude lip, faux eyelashes and perfectly done eyebrows plus highlighter.
A lovely neutral makeup with a glossy nude lip, a touch of neutral eyeshadow and blush, fluffy eyebrows and a touch of highlighter.
A nude makeup with a matte lip, highlighted eyebrows, a mascara and some rouge for a chic and wow look.
A pretty bright wedding makeup with a red lip, blush and shiny eyeshadows, eyeliner is a cool idea for winter.
A pretty brownish makeup with a glossy nude lip, a touch of blush, doe eyes, brushed eyebrows and perfect skin.
A shiny makeup with a glossy nude lip, a touch of highlighter and blush, elegant eyebrows is amazing.
A special occasion makeup with rose gold eyeshadow, accented eyes with faux eyelashes, a nude lip and a touch of blush and highlighter.
A super glam and shiny bridal makeup with a glossy nude lip with an ombre effect, brownish pink smokey eyes, highlighter and blush.
A neutral winter wedding makeup with no bronzer is a perfect solution to look pretty and naturally beautiful at the wedding.
Moisturize your skin in the winter as much as possible to get a perfect canvas.
Emphasize hydration as winter weather may be frosty.
Don't use SPF products on your winter wedding day to avoid that paled out look outside.
Extra slickness of SPF products can eat through your makeup.
Cream formulas will hydrate and provide coverage at the same time, that's what you need in the winter.
Creamy makeup formulas look natural and are easy to touch if you shred a tear.
Bold lips amazing with a white dress and in the snowy backdrop.
Bolder colors tends to have stronger, longer lasting pigments.
Classic red lip is timeless and chic, it can be rocked in any season but it's especially great for fall and winter.
Waterproof makeup will help you to withstand cold air and harsh winds.
Opt for long-wear and waterproof fomulas to avoid smudging.
Choose light-reflecting foundations and concealers.
Stick to blue-toned lipsticks and blushers to have good pics outside.
Now have a look at more beautiful winter wedding makeup ideas done right!
Wear just a bit of bronzer to a winter wedding as lots of bronzer and highlighter is better for spring and summer.
Pick a shade just one level up from your natural skin tone.
Bold lips always look perfect in snowy settings and even if you get cold while taking pics outside, nobody will see it.
Not much bronzer and a classic red lip works great for the winter.
Winter wedding makeup with creamy formulas and a subtle smokey eye.
A creamy texture and long-lasting makeup with a red lip is a fantastic idea for a cold weather wedding.
A waterproof makeup with a bold pink lip is ideal for a fall or winter wedding, it looks very chic and bold.
A perfect winter wedding makeup with a classic red lip is great for any winter wedding, it will make you stand out.
A very natural winter wedding makeup with a pink lip and blush as if you have just come from the outside where it's frosty.
A bold and eye-catchy Christmas wedding makeup with perfectly moisturized skin and red lips is great for both parties and weddings.