8 Ways to Wear the Reverse Makeup Trend

Tarte Maracujá Juicy Lip Plumper

While this may be on the pricier side, I can fully vouch for its long-lasting plumping abilities. This stuff is seriously magic! I'm obsessed with its light sheen, and thick gloss. It leaves my lips looking twice as big but not too overpowering which I love. It pairs great with a lipliner to really make your lips look fuller!

Nyx Duck Plump Gloss

Want duck lips without the filter? Well here you have it! This affordable find from Nyx will give you the duck lip pout in no time. It has spicy ginger which will wake your lips up, and make them super pouty. This one is also different than the others because it has higher pigment, so you're getting more color and less shine. Sounds like a winner to me!

Mabelline Lifter Gloss

I had to throw in this product since it's only $5! Crazy, right?! It's supposed to lift your lips and give them a pouty effect after you apply it. I think this one is definitely worth a try since it's so affordable and has pretty good reviews!

Buxon Plumping Polish

Over 11,000 people have raved about this product on Amazon ,and I can 100% see why. This is another product that I've tried, tested, and loved! It's all over my FYP for being a great plumping product, but also because the gloss lasts so long! Highly recommend this one for longevity.

Physician's Formula Princess Plumper

This plumper is a safe and natural way to get your lips looking juicier than ever. It is dermatologist-tested which means it's great for anyone of us sensitive girlies (like me). It also has a beautiful light sparkle effect to it that is stunning on the lips! I would recommend lining your lips with a natural pink color and topping it off with this stunning gloss!

Too Faced Lip Injection

This is basically lip filler in a bottle! Having tried this many times myself, I can't help but notice that my lips doubled in size upon use. It's very fast-acting, so if you're looking for maximum results, then I'd definitely recommend investing in this product! A little goes a long way, meaning it'll last you awhile — always a bonus!

Nature Republic Honey Plumper

This is an all-natural plumper made with honey, which I love! It's formulated with manuka honey so your lips can look full and delicious all at once. This plumper has plenty of color options, offering 11 different shades to give you plenty pigment to choose from. I tend to gear more towards darker colors so my lips don't appear washed out, so that's something to keep in mind when picking your own colors.

Elf Plumping Gloss

You might have seen this fan-favorite all over social media recently! People are loving this effective and affordable glow that you can get for just $7! It also has a bit of sparkle so your lips can look shiny and plump this summer!

Kiko Milano Lipgloss

You'll definitely want to try out this lip plumper, because it has over 10,000 ratings and 4.5 stars! It's popular given how effective it is at plumping up your lips for longer periods of time, as well as its shine and color. I love this bright pink that's pictured above — it's the perfect summer shade!

Essence What The Fake Plumper Gloss

This lovely nude shade of gloss is made with vitamin E and hyalauronic acid that will hydrate and plump up your lips in a very natural way. It also includes cinnamon oil, which will be another key ingredient for maximum plump-ness! you can grab this popular product on Amazon!

Tips For The Best Wedding Guest Makeup

1. Prep Your Skin

Skin prep is the #1 key to not only getting dewy looking makeup, but long-lasting makeup that doesn't crease! We asked the experts atDr. Hauschka what they would do for long lasting makeup, and they said, "Moisturized skin is glowing skin. Always prep face and with rich emollient moisturizers (like our certified natural Rose Day Cream). Your makeup will easily glide over face and blend with your moisturizer for a glowy finish." IMO, this tip is absolute gold because you don't want your skin to dry or cake over throughout the day, and it seems like this will really help with that!

They also said, "If you want your complexion to look naturally sun-kissed, look to bronzers you can blend with your foundation or moisturizer. (Mixing a few drops our Translucent Bronzing Tint with your moisturizer provides a subtle sun-kissed glow without shimmers.)" Talk about a glow! We love this dewy tip and have PLENTY of moisturizers, both tinted and otherwise, to recommend!

2. Opt For Simple

Next, you definitely want to opt for a more simple look, makeup-wise! It's better to keep things minimal instead of doing too much with a bold lip and bold eye. Makeup artist and owner of The Green Room Agency, Nysa Green said, "Pick one feature to be the focus of your look, and concentrate on that. It can even be legs or shoulders. Tone down everything else." We love this trick because it's so simple to choose either a fun eye shade or lip color and have that be the focal point!

Nyssa also said, "Use a setting spray to keep everything in place through the festivities." Setting spray is the key to really lock in your makeup and ensure it lasts all day!

And Nyssa's final tip? "Avoid a red lip unless you want to stand out in all the pictures!"

3. Don't Upstage the Bride

When doing wedding guest makeup, you want to make sure not to over-do it because you never want to appear like you're trying to upstage the bride in any way. Celebrity makeup artist, Stephanie G-M gave us a tip on this matter and said, "I suggest going for a look that elevates what your day look may already be. Starting with either a bit of color on your lips as a stain or eyes with statement jewelry (like above) means you'll be looking elegant but not out shining the bride's look."

She added, "Dewy skin and a little more blush than usual will also brighten up the look you go for. I would suggest just balancing it and not doing a full eye look and full lip look for the wedding." Duly noted!

4. Don't Forget Touch Ups

Stephanie G-M also gave us all the tips and tricks for how you can quickly — and effectively — touch up your wedding guest makeup throughout the day. She says, "Carry blotting paper with you for any shine that may occur instead of powdering it away when you are trying to achieve a dewy look. Always have a balm you can use to enhance highlight areas. You can always use your lip color as your cheek color too as the day goes on!" She also added, "You can always carry an eye liner with you if you choose to make it more bold for the evening." We love these tips for essentials to keep in our clutch!

Put It All Together For This Gorgeous Natural Wedding Guest Makeup

Makeup artist, Yaz Roque has a great look that is a must-try when it comes to the perfect wedding guest makeup look. She said, "With wedding guest makeup it’s key to keep it simple. I love to give wedding guests neutral tones, with a little bit of a shimmer on the lids. My tip would be to switch out your harsh liquid liner with a more smoked out liner, soft glam on the skin, and a pinky mauve or nude on the lips. You can even finish with my favorite lip oil at the moment byBlossom Beauty, it’s natural, smells amazing, and gives the right amount of shine for a perfect pour. Plus it’s under $7.” We love a good lip oil! I can't wait to try this look out for an upcoming wedding! This look is super natural yet still overstated enough for fancier occasions like a wedding.

When is Wicked: Part Two coming out?

Wicked: Part Two Release Date

Wicked: Part Two will hit theaters November 21, 2025. While the movie was originally slated for November 26, 2025, Universal Pictures decided to bump up the release date.

The first Wicked movie also faced a schedule change, moving from November 27 to November 22, 2024, the same day as Gladiator II!

What happens in Wicked Part 2?

Wicked: Part Two Plot

While we don't officially know at what point in the story the Wicked movie ends, we do know that Act II of the musical is all about Oz's response to Elphaba becoming the "Wicked Witch of the West." Glinda becomes beloved public figure "Glinda the Good," but realizes just how much her dreams have cost her as Elphaba is gone and Fiyero, now Glinda's fiancé, is determined to find Elphaba no matter the cost.

Wicked: Part Two is sure to feature songs like "As Long As You're Mine," "No Good Deed," and "For Good" — and Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathan Bailey are going to absolutely slay.

Who's in the cast of Wicked: Part Two?

Wicked: Part Two Cast

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathan Bailey will reprise their roles as Elphaba, Glinda, and Fiyero, respectively. Wicked: Part Two will also star Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, and Keala Settle.

Why is the Wicked movie taking so long?

The Wicked movie has had a long road to get to its release! News of the movie adaptation originally broke in 2016, with an intended release date of 2019. But the COVID-19 pandemic, and a few behind-the-scenes details, pushed the movie to 2024 instead.

"As we prepared this production over the last year, it became increasingly clear that it would be impossible to wrestle the story of WICKED into a single film without doing some real damage to it," director Jon M. Chu tweeted in April of 2022, announcing the story would arrive in two installments.

"With more space, we can tell the story of WICKED as it was meant to be told while bringing even more depth and surprise to the journeys of these beloved characters."

Did they finish filming Wicked Part 2?

The good news is that, even though we have to wait a year to see Wicked: Part Two, filming is already done! On January 26, Cynthia Erivo shared a breathtaking photo of her silhouette as Elphaba flying on a broom. "I’ve been trying to think of what I’d say when this day finally came, and I’m failing miserably, because honestly there aren’t enough words to fully express what this experience has meant to me," she says on Instagram.

"The universe will take things away to make space for the grand gifts it has waiting for us," she continues. "THIS moment, this film, these people, this cast, this crew, this director, my Glinda, were the Grandest gift I could ever have asked for, and I am eternally grateful for the chance to bring you This Elphie. I hope when you meet her, you’ll love her as much and as fiercely as I do. And with that I say, that’s a wrap for me, Elphie out!! 💚💚💚"

Ariana Grande shared a similar image of her own silhouette on January 25, saying, "like a handprint on my heart," which is a lyric from "For Good." I love these women so much!