Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, but at times picking the right kind of makeup look can get hell daunting. Especially when you’re a beginner bride who has little to no knowledge about makeup. There are gazillions of makeup ideas, trends & inspiration floating on the internet and amidst all the clutter, finding a makeup look that goes well with your vibe is hard. However, it definitely isn’t unachievable! So, to make your hunt easier & a lot simplified, we have curated eight beautiful wedding makeup looks for you, keeping all the latest Indian bridal makeup trends in mind. Read on to find your perfect bridal look plus the products you'll need to achieve it! So, don’t forget to cart your favorite beauty essentials!
8 Stunning Bridal Makeup looks for Every Type of Bride
1. The Ethereal Bride
Shot by Picsurely, Mumbai
Walking down the aisle? Take a cue from our bridal makeup tips and achieve that lit-from-within glow, perfect for a church wedding.
Get the look:
- Give your face a dewy makeup finish. Using a lightweight foundation like Lakme Complexion Care Color Transform Face Cream
Price: INR 297 | BUY HERE
- Line your upper lash line with a soft eyeliner like Nykaa 24H Vinyl Luxe Eyeliner
Price: INR 629 | BUY HERE
- Define and fill in your brows with NYX Professional Makeup Tinted Brow Mascara
Price: INR 600 | BUY HERE
- Finish the look by applying some soft pink almost nude-ish lipstick, like NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream – Cyprus
Price: INR 650 | BUY HERE
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2. A Rendezvous With Red
Source Shades Photography
Beautiful bridal makeup with a hint of spunk, spell bridal diva right with this carefully curated look! Don’t miss out on the H.A.W.T. red pout.
Get the look:
- Perfect your base makeup using Nykaa SKINgenius BB Cream SPF30 - Fresh Fawn 01.
Price: INR 314 | BUY HERE
- Use the Nykaa SKINgenius Foundation Stick Conceal Contour & Corrector to enhance the hollows of your cheeks.
Price: INR 473 | BUY HERE
- Add some volume to the lashes with L’Oreal Paris False Lash Superstar Mascara.
Price: INR 940 | BUY HERE
- Complete the look by using Lakme Absolute Luxe Matte Lip Color With Argan Oil - Drenched Red.
Price: INR 720 | BUY HERE
3. The Dusky Damsel
Source Natasha Moor
Looking for bridal makeup tips for the dusky, oh-so-sexy Dulhan? Your search ends here. Take special note of how the brown lip plays a major role in this offbeat look.
Get the look:
- After nailing your base makeup, start by sweeping the third shade from the Maybelline New York The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette shadow across your entire lid.
Price: INR 900 | BUY HERE
- Now pick the darkest shade from the palette and fill your lid up to the crease. Blend the shade well to avoid any division.
- Go in with the light brown shade from the palette and blend it at the outer corner of your eyes and smudge it under the waterline.
- Complete your eye looks with Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil - 01 Black Fever and Maybelline Volume Express Hyper Curl Mascara for your lashes.
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- Finish the look with a soft brown lipstick like Lakme 9 To 5 Matte Lip Color – Coffee Command.
Price: INR 425 | BUY HERE
4. The Bronzed Beauty
Source Shahid Naar
Wedding makeup tips can never be complete without some generous use of our beloved bronzer, can they?
Get the look:
- Done with your base makeup? Dress up your eyelid with the centre shade from the Maybelline New York Color Sensational Diamonds Eye Shadow – Topaz Gold shadow.
Price: INR 545 | BUY HERE
- Fill in your brows with NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil and add volume to your lashes with L’Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Mascara – Black.
Price: INR 875 | BUY HERE & Price: INR 890 | BUY HERE
- Add definition to the high points of your face with chiselling expert, Makeup Revolution Duo Face Sculpt.
Price: INR 850 | BUY HERE
- Complete your look with a soft rusty brown lipstick like Faces Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayon - Cashmere 23.
Price: INR 599 | BUY HERE
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Source Natasha Moor
Perfecting makeup for brides? Shine on as you reach dizzying heights with the godsend highlighter!
Get the look:
- Use the Lakme Absolute Highlighter – Moon-Lit to contour the hollows of your cheeks and highlight the high-points of your face.
Price: INR 675 | BUY HERE
- Sweep Revlon Colorstay Shadow Links Eye Shadow – Candy shadow across your entire lid.
Price: INR 250 | BUY HERE
- Give your lashes a natural look by using Bharat & Dorris Mascara Transparent.
Price: INR 490 | BUY HERE
- Complete the look with a soft pink lipstick like Lakme Absolute Argan Oil Lip Color-Pink Tint.
Price: INR 720 | BUY HERE
6. Blushed To Perfection
Source Pakkhi Pahuja
The perfect bridal makeup tutorial isn’t good enough if it doesn’t talk about rosy cheeks. Decoding the sun-kissed bridal makeup look for the no-glam bride!
Get the look:
- Use the Maybelline New York Color Show Blush - Fresh Coral on your cheekbones for that flushed glow.
Price: INR 325 | BUY HERE
- Sweep the peach shade from Lakme Absolute Illuminating Eyeshadow – French Rose shadow across your entire lid.
Price: INR 945 | BUY HERE
- Use a volumising mascara like L’Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Waterproof Mascara.
Price: INR 825 | BUY HERE
- Complete the look by applying rusty golden lipstick like GlamGals Matte Finish Kissproof Lipstick - Bronze.
Price: INR 600 | BUY HERE
7. As Deep As The Ocean
Source Aarushi makeup Artist
Send the traditional bridal look for a toss and take the path less travelled. Swipe your eyelids with a bold hue to get all eyes on YOU!
Get the look:
- After perfecting the base, glide on a generous amount of the Makeup Revolution Iconic Pro Blush, Bronze and Brighten for killer cheekbones and jawline.
Price: INR 850 | BUY HERE
- Now swoop a liberal amount of the Makeup Obsession Eyeshadow – Azure with your eyeshadow brush and blend it well across your entire eyelid, right up to the crease.
Price: INR 350 | BUY HERE
- Put your favourite falsies to the test; use the Ardell Natural Strip Lashes to further enhance the dramatic eye look.
Price: INR 415 | BUY HERE
- Keep the lips muted to not look OTT. Swear by the NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss – Peaches And Cream for that shiny hint of colour.
Price: INR 550 | BUY HERE
8. The Kohl-Lined Goddess
Shot by Beginnings_for_you, Delhi
Take makeup for the wedding a notch higher and let your eyes literally do ALL the talking on your big day!
Get the look:
- Play with just the eyes; keep the rest of your makeup subtle and clean. Use the Colorbar Perfect Match Primer for a flawless complexion.
Price: INR 850 | BUY HERE
- Bring out the star product, Nykaa EyemSMOKY Kajal Eyeliner. Line your lower lashline generously with this magic wand. Then use the smudger brush for some misty eye drama.
Price: INR 428 | BUY HERE
- Groom your brows and fill in the gaps with the Deborah 24 Ore Eyebrow Pencil.
Price: INR 495 | BUY HERE
- Finish the look with a ravishing red pout, thanks to the Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Lip Color – Red Coat.
Price: INR 425 | BUY HERE
This article is authored by Beauty Book by Nykaa
*The above-mentioned prices are subject to change as per the discounts run by Nykaa.
Decided on your bridal makeup look? Now cart your beauty essentials!
8 Bridal Makeup Looks Perfect for Every Kind of Bride + The Products You'll Need
8 Bridal Makeup Looks Perfect for Every Kind of Bride + The Products You'll Need