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Top 10 Bridal Makeup Looks To Follow This Wedding Season
Sonal Trivedi
There’s one absolute dream that every girl dreams of, that is a dream of the most exquisite wedding ceremony. Every girl imagines herself looking like an angel as she walks down the aisle. Dear brides-to-be, your wedding is going to be that one iconic moment in your life, when all eyes are going to be on you, a moment you’ll always reminisce about. And choosing the right makeup for this special event can be nerve-wrecking. Have no fear, when we got your back.
This is for all the brides getting hitched this year, we’ve got for you the 10 awe-inspiring bridal makeup looks that you can choose from for your D-Day.
10 Most Trending Bridal Looks That You Can Follow in 2021:
Glam Smokey Eyes:
If you’re all about the ‘go big or go home’ craze then you should definitely opt for Glam Smokey Eyes. This makeup look will enhance your beautiful eyes and make you look edgy and glamorous.
Pro Tip: Keep the rest of your makeup simple. Apply a nude lipstick so that the focus is on your smokey eyes.
We Recommend:
Makeup Revolution Re-Loaded Palette- Velvet Rose
From Rosy Pinks to Metallic Golds, this palette has all the right shades that are highly pigmented and super blendable to give you the perfect smokey eyes that’ll last long.
Golden Eye-Makeup:
Talking about sultry eye makeup, we can definitely not forget the iconic gold eye-makeup. A classic wedding look for the bride is golden eye makeup, with lipstick that perfectly complements the bride. Simple to create and goes well with any bridal ensemble.
Beauty Gurus Say: Add a black eyeshadow to the very outer corners to make the gold eye makeup even more dramatic or a taupe shade to help transition your two main shades.
Our Favorite:
Bobbi Brown Essential Multicolor Eye Shadow Palette- Bold Burgundy
Look like a diva dripping with gold with this luxurious eyeshadow palette that consists of 5 unique creamy eyeshadows.
Natural Makeup:
Image Credits: @anushkasharma on Instagram.
If you don’t want a bold look and just want a subtle makeup look that enhances your best features then this one's for you. Inspired by Anushka’s bridal makeup, we love natural no makeup look as it’s very easy to follow and doesn’t look too harsh.
We suggest: Use a medium coverage foundation for a natural base, use very minimal products and apply neutral & nude shades of everything.
We Recommend:
For a flawless base use Mac Studio Fix Foundation, it is a long lasting, creaseless foundation with SPF 15.
Bold Red Lips:
A striking red lipstick never goes out of style. All the boss ladies, apply a vibrant dark red lipstick by keeping all the other elements of your look subtle.
Our Advice: Find the right shade of red lipstick that perfectly matches your skin tone.
Our Favorite Red Lipstick:
L'Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Matte Liquid Lipstick
For an ultimate red pout apply the L’Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Matte Liquid Lipstick which is long lasting and has a light-weight formula.
Wing Eyeliner Bold Kajal:
Black Kajal is a must when it comes to traditional Indian bridal makeup. To give it a sexy twist, apply a bold line of kajal on your lower lash line and pair it with a bold arabic style wing eyeliner.
Beauty Tip: Smudge the Kajal applied on your lower lash line to give it a soft smokey effect.
To get this look, try this:
Purplle Winking Together Black Kajal
Sugar Cosmetics Wingman Waterproof Microliner - Black
With these amazing products, you can get a full-proof bold Kajal with Eyeliner look that will pop your eye makeup.
The Bronze Goddess:
Image Credits: @priyankachopra on Instagram.
We were all crushing on Priyanka Chopra’s wedding look with her long angelic veil and her goddess-like bronzy makeup. Bronze makeup is an ageless trend and you can always slay this simple bridal look.
Pro Tip: Don’t choose too dark or too light bronze shades. Select the right bronze color shades that match your true skin tone.
Another One Of Our Favourite Bronzy Wedding Makeup By Juhi Godambe:
Image Credits: @juhigodambe on Instagram.
Top Picks:
Glamgals Hollywood USA High Definition Lipstick- Bronze
Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Quads Silent Treatment
The perfect options to create a stunning seamless makeup look that perfectly matches your skin and looks breathtaking.
Rosy Cheeks:
It is said, a girls’ good health reflects in her rosy cheeks. So, to give you a healthy bridal glow emphasise your cheeks by applying a blush that goes well with your outfit.
We Suggest: Don’t go overboard with blush because it will make the makeup look patchy.
Our Favorite Blush:
Milani Rose Powder Blush - Blossomtime Rose
This gorgeous shade of blush perfectly complements your skin, with easily blendable and highly pigmented formula. This blush is your best bait for a healthy bridal glow.
Cut Crease Eye Makeup:
If you’re all for ‘drama’ experiment with a dazzling cut-crease makeup look. Looks like you’ve put a lot of effort into it but is actually very easy to create.
Makeup Artists Suggest: Define the crease before cutting the crease with the concealer by using a dusty bronze eyeshadow.
Go Gaga With This:
Swiss Beauty Loose Pigment Eyeshadow
Swiss Beauty Metallic Pigments have a creamy texture and are very easy to work with. Create the perfect cut-crease with these pigments that make your eyes shine from a distance.
Glowy Makeup:
Image Credits: @malvikasitlaniofficial on Instagram.
Highlighters are a must have when it comes to bridal makeup items, for this look you’ll need a little extra highlighter. For a supreme glow that adds radiance to your skin apply a generous amount of highlighter to the high points of your face.
Quick Tip: Use a highlighter that is blinding and gives your makeup a dewy wet finish.
Top Pick:
Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder Blossom Glow
Blogger’s favorite Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighter has an ultra-pearly, silky smooth formula that glides effortlessly to give your skin blinding radiance.
Soft Smokey Eyes and Neutral Lips:
Image Credits: @danielmartin on Instagram.
For a subtle glam use minimal shimmer eyeshadows and a nude lipstick, to give you a soft glowy makeup look, similar to Megan Markle’s wedding makeup who looked dreamy during her Royal wedding.
Pro Tip: Use a very light hand, and take your time to blend the eyeshadows well.
We Recommend:
Swiss Beauty Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette Kit
Lakme 9to5 Primer Matte Lip Color- Blushing Nude
To flaunt this latest bridal look use the Swiss Beauty Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette which comes with 9 velvety textured shades and Lakme 9 to 5 Matte Lip Color that is rich nude long lasting shade.
Dear beautiful brides, now that we’ve laid down a list of charming bridal makeup looks and tips, master them, relax and try experimenting with your makeup well before the wedding day. And don’t sweat too much over it, it is your day to shine and enjoy to the fullest. If you are looking for Pre - Bridal Skincare Rountine, you can also give this blog a quick read: 7 Rules For Pre - Bridal Skincare Rountine at Home
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About Sonal Trivedi
Sonal is a sub-editor at Purplle.com. Besides having a flair for writing, she enjoys binge-watching true crime shows and cooks the best mutton biryani among everyone she knows. Her expertise lies in hair care as she’s always trying out some home remedies or experimenting with new launched products. She’s also an expert in beauty for men and talks about everything that guys need for their skin, hair and personal care. She writes about the tried and tested methods from her hair care routine which can never go wrong.