how to stop my lipstick coming off on my hubby's face when we kiss after the ceremony?

A smudge proof lipstick would be best to invest in to avoid any transfer. I work with many different types of lipsticks for weddings depending on the preferences of the bride. Most brides go for a matte/long lasting lipstick so that it is going to last longer than say a glossy or creamy one. The best thing to do is to make sure that you have blotted off the residue and so you are just left with the shade of the lipstick from a matte lipstick. Apply, reapply and blot twice! - Works wonders for me with my brides and I make sure that when I do the lip - I press in as much product as possible so the colour stays put as long as possible. Sometimes I will seal in the colour with a stain colour over the top if I want to make sure it is really kiss proof! 

Hi Roya,

This is such a common question and it always makes me smile.  That first kiss as a married couple is so special and there are many ways to ensure that your lipstick doesn't end up making both of you look like The Joker from Batman.

There are a lot of smudge-proof and wear-proof products on the market that your makeup artist may be able to source for you, but often their colour range is quite limited and they can leave your lips feeling dry with a film on the inner lip after a few hours.

A little smudging is pretty inevitable on the Wedding Day, so I often recommend a gentle kiss after the vows and then save up all the passionate kisses for the Bridal suite.

Have a beautiful wedding!

Danielle x

There are loads of great brands on the market these days. I recommend using a lip primer first, then out lining and colouring the lip with a long lasting liner before applying the lipstick. Gloss it great but keep it to a minimum. Look at using a liquid matt that drys quickly or use either a matt, satin or cream lipstick. Brands that I love that are great in Liquid Matts are Mac Cosmetics, Dior, Georgio Armani, Kat Von D Beauty and Guerlain. 

I always recommend to my brides to wear a matte lipstick ie: a liquid lip for the ceremony.  For photos you can wear a gloss before the ceremony if you like gloss, however have a small handkerchief in your bag so you can blot your lips before you walk down the aisle.   After the "kiss" and ceremony you can apply some gloss :) xx

There are some fantastic long wearing lipsticks on the market that stay for HOURS.

Depending on your desired look, 

Your makeup artist should fill your lips with liner first as it will help hold the lippy on and also mean you apply less lipstick for less transfer. You can then blott the lips and for even more longevity dust with powder. 

With the resurgence of matte and semi matte lip textures, there's a great choice out there that you can just apply with minimal transfer.

Glosses will always transfer and will also soften the lipstick underneath creating the lipstick under to transfer too.

Hey Hun,

You can purchase non transferable lipstick.. when I do my bridal trials my bride will decide on her lip colour and I will go purchase the lipstick for her and she can purchase it off me on the day of her wedding that way if any touch ups are required during the day she has the lipstick on hand...

Hope that helps 

Simone x