Of all the captivating details of Sofia Richie’s wedding to Elliot Grainge, her lipstick surprisingly made a lasting impression on me. She donned a pink, peachy shade that was minimal, yet memorable—perfectly in line with her understated elegance and effortless personal style.
On her wedding day, Richie told Vogue that she wanted her look to feel timeless. Richie enlisted makeup artist Pati Dubroff, who leaned into subtle enhancements to the star’s natural beauty. Paired with a glossy gold lid and sunkissed blush, Dubroff accentuated her lips with a sheerness that wasn’t too saturated. “We wanted the lips to look fresh and soft, and not have a weighty lipstick feeling. Kissable lips!” she explains. In the end, this was achieved with a Chanel tinted lip balm accompanied by a natural contour shade lip pencil.
Part of the intrigue of Rouge Coco Baume is how it veils the lips in a practical, buildable color. As you layer your chosen shade, the finish transforms from a sheer, barely there color to a more opaque and luminous pigment. Richie’s lip was done with shade 928 Pink Delight, one of nine shades that range from rich reds to iridescent pearls. My personal favorite? 914 Natural Charm, which enhances my pout’s natural color.
“The Rouge Coco Baume range is hydrating and my constant go to!” Dubroff says, admitting that the formula is perfect for not only summer but in cooler temperatures when lips are more easily chapped. Why? The balm is enriched with a fruit- and olive-leaf-derived oil that boasts antioxidant and rejuvenation benefits—meaning lips are soft, hydrated, and smoother upon application. With its conditioning properties and sheer, never-shiny tint, it’s safe to say I found my ultimate year-round lip.
This entire experience, checking out my first Richie-approved, shockingly-good makeup product made me think: what else does the star love that I should also try? From her signature bun to her glow-boosting complexion salve, a look at the beauty goodies she holds close.
Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm
- Why We Love It: A cushiony tint that captured our attention after Richie’s nuptials, Rouge Coco Baume is certainly a top gift of 2023. Its sheer but buildable finish, comfortable wear, and nourishing formulation make it perfect for year-round, day-to-night wear. What’s not to love?
- Key Ingredients: Olive fruit oil, olive leaf extract, squalane, shea butter, jojoba extract
- How to Use It: Using this balm is as simply as swiping it onto your lips. Line your lips with a slightly darker hue to give the appearance of a fuller pout.
Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask with Prickly Pear Seed Oil
- Why We Love It: An integral part of Richie’s iconic slick back bun, she creates a sleek look with not a traditional gel but this Christophe Robin mask in order to best repair her color-treated hair. “I’m convinced it’s the only reason my hair grew so lusciously during COVID,” she spilled over TikTok.
- Key Ingredients: Prickly pear oil, vitamin F, glycerin,
- How to Use It: One could use this mask as a leave-in treatment like Richie; or use it as a five-minute treatment post-shampoo.
Nudestix Nudies Matte Cream Blush
- Why We Love It: Richie’s peach-hued pout wasn’t the only memorable moment of her timeless wedding day glam. The star also had sunkissed cheeks to match by way of this Nudestix blush. Shades Sunkissed Pink and Picante to be exact, as detailed by Dubroff. The line has 22 blush pigments to choose from across satin, radiant, and matte finish so everyone is sure to find their color of choice.
- Key Ingredients: Mica, candelilla wax
- How to Use It: Applying is a simple as swiping it onto the cheeks, eyes, or lips. Blend with your fingers, a brush, or a sponge—the choice is yours!
Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
- Why We Love It: Longtime Hourglass fan, Richie hosted an idyllic dinner this summer with the brand to celebrate the debut of this Veil Hydrating Skin Tint. As the name suggests, this delivers lightweight, sheer coverage to give your complexion a natural glow boost. Expect skin to appear smoother and more even toned upon application.
- Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, squalane, meadowfoam seed oil
- How to Use It: Apply as you would your favorite complexion heros—be it your fingers, a makeup brush, or sponge.
Unite 7Seconds Detangler Leave-In Conditioner
- Why We Love It: Everyone knows how important a good leave-in conditioner in, as does Richie who opts for this one by Unite—spraying it onto damp hair before her buns. A pro hairstylist favorite as well, this protein-based formula is known to not only detangle, but repair signs of damage plus protect against UV rays and heat.
- Key Ingredients: Hydrolyzed rice protein, panthenol
- How to Use It: Towel dry hair after cleansing and conditioning; then, spray the entire hair shaft—work through with a comb or brush.