10 DIY Indian Bridal Makeup and Skincare Tips For Your Wedding Functions

Congratulations on your wedding date! We’re sure you’re experiencing a whole lot of emotions as it’s emotionally and financially exhausting to plan a wedding party. Most importantly, shopping for the most beautiful lehenga to pairing it with the perfect jewellery, footwear, and bridal makeup is a continuous & stressful activity that invites constant suggestions from friends and families. Check out our ultimate guide for pre bridal skincare.

Are you looking to save a bomb of your money by opting for a DIY Dulhan makeup? In that case, we recommend diving into our comprehensive guide that highlights some of the best bridal makeup and skincare tips for you to incorporate for the most photographed day of your life!  

Follow these Indian Bridal Makeup Tips to Look Your Very Best on your Special Day

No one wedding makeup style fits all brides! Given India is a land of cultural heritage, a traditional bridal makeup holds different definitions in different communities. For example, Maharashtrian brides keep minimalistic makeup with black kohl-eyes, red lipsticks, and blush cheeks. Muslim, Punjabi, and Sikh brides wear smokey or glitter eyelids and black kajal, long falsies, pink-red blush, and dark red lips. South Indian and Christian brides play with light makeup hues, whereas Marwaris and Gujarati bridal makeovers include magenta eyeshadow and blush, dark red lips, and glitter contour cheeks. 

However, the following Indian dulhan makeup tips will work for all the makeup looks as mentioned, with tweaks as per preference:

1. Pamper your Skin with a Nourishing Facial 

Wedding shopping will demand you stepping out into the heat, oil, dirt, and pollution frequently. Neutralise these effects by investing in facial kits that prepare a smooth canvas for your bridal makeup to work its magic on! Treat yourself with monthly facials at least 3-4 months before the big day! Explore the best facials kits for your skin type. 

2. Use Waterproof & No SPF Products 

A wedding procession takes a bride onto a rollercoaster of emotions - happy tears, bidaai (farewell) tears, laughter, etc. Buy waterproof makeup products to save your wedding makeup from dripping lines and imperfections on the skin. 

Avoid SPF-rich makeup products as they will contribute to a white cast on your face during flash photography - making it an unpleasant memory for you & your spouse to revisit! 

3. Practice will make you perfect! 

An Indian wedding makeup look can either be a mood-builder or mood-killer. Thousands of factors are involved in achieving that oh-so-perfect dulhan look. With uninvited stress making its way in wedding preparations, practise your shortlisted dulhan makeup looks in advance to fast-track the process and avoid ambiguity on the wedding day! 

4. Base Makeup & Cheeks Makeup Tips 

Regardless of the makeup look you choose, cleanse and moisturise your face to protect your skin from the chemical burden of the wedding makeup products. As an extra safety tip, wear a face primer a minute post moisturisation and allow it to settle on your face and neck. 

Go rose with pink or red blush hues. Start from your apple cheeks and pull the brush in an upwards position - blend it with your cheekbones - and contour it with a sparkly highlighter to stand out!  

5. Eye Makeup Tips 

Brides usually opt for red and pink lehengas, which complements well with golden eye shadows. Play safe with thick black liners creased onto your upper lids and a thick kajal line on the lower lids. Add the oomph factor to your eye makeup with mascara and falsies as per your liking. 

6. Lip Makeup Tips 

Go for matte lipsticks to wear a long-lasting and colourful lip. Outline your lips with a lip liner that allows you to fill in the lipstick without having any smudge cheeks. Brides usually wear colours ranging from subtle baby pink to the bold maroon and blood red lipsticks - that best complement their wedding attires.

Skincare Tips that all Dulhans should follow! 

Breathe! We know there are many pending things left to check off from the planning list, but your stress won’t expedite the process. Your wedding is your day that you should be able to enjoy to the fullest! Do you want glowing skin at home that makes for the perfect “Instagram-worthy” pictures? Yes? Then follow these skin care tips to sport acne-and-blemishes-free, glowing skin! Read more about why rosehip is so amazing for your skin & why you should include it in your skincare routine.

7. Keep a Water Bottle with You! 

We cannot stress the importance of drinking water for healthy and glowing skin! Detoxify your body with 8-10 glasses of water each day. Heading out to shop? Carry a water bottle and make sure to hit your drinking mark for the day. Keep a straw handy for convenience. 

Are you a summer bride? You can add different compounds, like Glucon D and lime juice, to drink with a change of taste! 

8. Sleep. Sleep. Sleep

You’re going to be the co-star of your wedding party, with all eyes and cameras pointed at you. Do you want photographs that highlight your baggy under eyes? Avoid dark circles by taking adequate rest. An 8-hour sleep, though ‘seems’ impossible as the W-Day approaches, is a must to keep your body and mind fresh! 

9. Apply Sunscreen

Whether you’re a summer, monsoon, or winter bride - applying sunscreen is a non-negotiable routine for all the brides-to-be! Whether you have an indoor shopping day or an outdoor outing - sunscreens will protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays and keep it fresh as a daisy! 

You can check out the best sunscreens available in the Indian market to make an informed purchase. 

10. Avoid Binging on Fried Food 

A shaadi ka ghar (wedding house) is likely to enjoy feasts in all meals, at least 5-6 days before the functions begin. These feasts will usually include oily & fried food. We recommend avoiding these tempting dishes or eating them in minimal quantities to not wake up to sudden pimple outbreaks! 

You can do it, gorgeous!  

No matter which wedding look you opt for - religiously follow the ten skincare and wedding makeup tips highlighted in this guide. Take a little extra care of your skin in your courtship period (between engagement and wedding dates) - and we promise the results will be worth the effort!

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