Shot by CUPCAKE PRODUCTIONS, Gurgaon

For any bride-to-be, shopping for her wedding trousseau is the most thrilling part and when it comes to makeup trousseau, brides get more attentive and involved. And how can’t they be? After all, it’s the makeup look that can do wonders for a boring outfit. The main dilemma is what to buy or what to leave.

With a shelf life that is too short, we bring you brides who made wise decisions on makeup.  This will help you to decide which product will be useful and which will just be a sheer display in your vanity kit.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Neha says, “I had a clue that I have to get ready like I am going to party every day at least after a month of the wedding and that's why I invested in Smashbox Photo finish Foundation Primer, it instantly blurs fine lines and pores, leaving skin with a velvety-smooth finish. It also helps your makeup to stay much longer and you don’t need to un essentially spend on long stay products.”

Price: Rs 1700 | Buy here

Bobbi Brown's BB cream

Nishtha says, “It is the best thing to have in your makeup as it is totally worth every penny. The only BB cream which has that heavy coverage of that of a foundation and also acts as a sunscreen. I use it at all the major functions too and I totally recommend Bobbi Brown's BB cream to all brides especially the ones who are lazy in doing makeup."

Price: Rs 3800 | Buy here

Sugar Eye Told You So Eyeliner

Devika says, "I have hooded eyes and prefer having minimal eye makeup, so I wanted to buy a long-lasting eyeliner which would actually take less time and is waterproof. Frankly saying, it's essential for girls with not so big eyes and easy to apply at home. The best part about Sugar Eye Told You So Eyeliner is it is smudge free."

Price: Rs 630 | Buy here

Nyx Professional Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes Shade

Monika says, "You can't flaunt red bold lipstick everywhere, you need to have subtle and nude shades in your trousseau kit and I personally feel, girls like us who daily go to offices would be needing light shades. So, I kept this Nyx Professional Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes shade by the suggestion of my sister and it's the best colour I own in my kit. It can be put up during household work, casual dinners and most important office meetings, surely an essential one for trousseau makeup kit.

Price: Rs 600 | Buy here

Forest Essential Aloe Gel

Geet says, “It’s a product I swear by. I make it a point to use Forest Essential Aloe Gel - 15 mins before my makeup ritual. I adore how it feels on my skin, it's so refreshing and find that you actually feel so fresh and alive

Price: Rs 1350 | Buy here

Sanchita Sehgal

Author, WeddingBazaar

Follow