Gone are the days when there would be just a handful of hues to choose from, when zeroing on the perfect look for your D-day. Today instead of the age-old muted hues, you can literally pick any shade under the sun to match your wedding trousseau; think: emerald greens, pristine whites, pretty lavenders and even statement blacks to amp up your bridal look. Ahead, we have curated a list of bridal makeup looks that can be easily recreated for your D-day. What are you waiting for?
Scroll ahead to find your pick of colour palette for your wedding makeup.
Colour Based Wedding Makeup Looks
Here’s a lowdown on the latest bridal makeup looks with a step-by-step guide.
1. Green
How to get this look:
Step 1: For a clean slate, start off by applying a primer, concealer and foundation, in that order.
Step 2: Sweep green glitter eyeshadow over the lids and then dab the black shade on just your crease and blend it outward. Smudge with your fingers to create a smooth transition.
Step 3: Now, it’s time for some major eye drama. Glue on a pair of lightweight falsies to your lashes and ace those blink and blush moments.
Step 4: Since blushing all day is on the cards, you might as well look pretty while at it. Gently glide a pink blush over your cheekbones for a pop of colour.
Step 5: Keep your lips muted with a swipe of pinkish nude.
Nykaa Recommends: PAC Pressed Glitter Eyeshadow - 24 Go Green, GUBB USA Party Style Eyelash Set, Faces Canada Ultime Pro Matte Mini Lip Crayon
2. Brown
How to get this look:
Step 1: Begin with a blend of primer, concealer and foundation to achieve a smooth base.
Step 2: Dab some highlighter on the inner corner of your eyes to add dimension. Then sweep a little silver shimmer eyeshadow over the lids and merge it with a darker shade at the edges.
Step 3: Next up, create a winged eyeliner with a smudge-proof formula. Continue the drama with thick coats of mascara on your lashes to up the hypnotic eye game.
Step 4: Rosy cheeks are non-negotiable for Indian bridal makeup. Get it by gliding a red blush formula toward the high points of your cheek.
Step 5: To ensure your pout game is on point, swipe a creamy, glossy formula of brown lip shade.
Nykaa Recommends: Lakme Absolute Blur Perfect Makeup Primer, SUGAR Eye Told You So! Smudge Proof Eyeliner, L'Oreal Paris False Lash Superstar Mascara
3. White
How to get this look:
Step 1: Prep with a perfect blend of primer, concealer and foundation to achieve a smooth base.
Step 2: Starting from the inner corner of your eyes, drag a white eyeliner along your upper lash line and waterline.
Step 3: Sweep a lighter shade over the lids and blend towards your crease. Then move on to applying a darker shade from halfway up your eyelid towards the crease and smudge it to achieve an ombre effect.
Step 4: To further perk up your eyes, count on an intense pair of falsies as your one-weapon army.
Step 5: Finish off this bridal makeup look with a smooth swipe of creamy, red bullet across your lips.
Nykaa Recommends: ETUDE HOUSE Tear Eye Liner #1, L.A. Colors Dramati Eyelash Kit Deluxe – Flirt, Maybelline New York Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick The Bricks-City Heat Collection - 3 Brooklyn Bare
4. Red
How to get this look:
Step 1: Start with a blend of waterproof primer, concealer and foundation. You don’t want to compromise on the waterproof bit, in case things get a little out of hand, emotionally.
Step 2: Define and fill in your brows with a brown eyebrow pencil. Then, using a smear-proof liquid kumkum, gently craft the red and white motifs along the brows.
Step 3: Apply red pigmented eyeshadow over your lids and flick out towards the brow bone to create a winged-out eyeshadow look. For a smoky edge, trace over it with a dark shadow and smudge it.
Step 4: Stroke your lash line with a black eyeliner and then progress to fitting in dramatic falsies.
Step 5: You’re almost there. Simply swipe a deep red matte across your lips and your traditional bridal makeup is now complete.
Nykaa Recommends: TEMPTU Perfect Canvas Hydra Lock Foundation, Chambor Eyebrow Pencil - Dark Brown #02, Nykaa So Matte! Mini Lipstick - 29 M Scarlet Siren
5. Pink
How to get this look:
Step 1: Start off with a blend of waterproof primer, concealer and foundation.
Step 2: Dab some highlighter on the inner corner of your eyes. Sweep a light pink eyeshadow formula all over your eyelids and blend well with a darker hue at the edges.
Step 3: Using a smudge-proof eyeliner, draw a winged line. Opt for triple-stacked lashes to make a stronger style statement.
Step 4: Ain’t no party without your highlighter! Dust a liquid based highlighter down the center of your nose and your cupid’s bow for a sculpted look.
Step 5: To balance the drama, mute your lips with a nude shade.
Nykaa Recommends: Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow - 11 Pearly Lotus, Kay Beauty Illuminating Highlighter, Nykaa Lash Talk False Eyelash
6. Purple
How to get this look:
Step 1: First things first, opt for a blend of waterproof primer, concealer and foundation to ensure a makeup base that doesn’t budge.
Step 2: Apply some highlighter to the inner corner of your eyes. Sweep a light purple eyeshadow formula all over your eyelids and merge with its darker shade to create a winged edge.
Step 3: Pick up your favorite kohl-mate and draw along the upper and lower lash lines. Haute eye drama? Check.
Step 4: Now, go blend-blend-blend with a liquid highlighter along your cheekbones for a luminous finish.
Step 5: Complete the bridal makeup look with a swipe of creamy pink lipstick.
Nykaa Recommends: SUGAR Magic Wand Waterproof Concealer, Rimmel London Ultimate Kohl Kajal - Black Obsidian, Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow 10 Pan Palette
7. Blue
How to get this look:
Step 1: Prep your skin with primer, concealer and foundation.
Step 2: Sweep the blue shade over your entire eye lid. Merge it with its lighter shade above crease and along the brow bone. Smudge with a sponge for softer transition.
Step 3: Starting from the inner corner, glide a waterproof black kohl and follow your eye shape. Blend it towards the outer corner for a smoky effect.
Step 4: For a sculpted finish, contour the hollows of your cheeks and highlight the high-points of your face.
Step 5: Opt for a glossy formula pink lipstick to get those dreamy lips.
Nykaa Recommends: Swiss Beauty Jelly Eyeshadow, Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate Kajal, L.A. Girl Pro Contour Cream
8. Yellow
How to get this look:
Step 1: Prep your skin with primer, concealer and foundation.
Step 2: Sweep the yellow hue over your entire eye lid. Blend it with a greenish hue above crease and towards the brow bone. The goal is to ensure softer edges.
Step 3: Using a black eyeliner, draw a killer stroke along your upper lash line. Follow it up with intense falsies for hypnotic peepers.
Step 4: For a chiseled finish, define the highpoints of your face with your trusted highlighter.
Step 5: Seal the deal with a pink glossy swipe on your lips. Your bridal face makeup is now complete.
Nykaa Recommends: Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow - 25 Pearly Yellow, Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow - 27 Metallic Pine Green, IsaDora Twist - Up Gloss Stick - 05 Pink Punch
9. Orange
How to get this look:
Step 1: Start off with a blend of primer, concealer and foundation.
Step 2: Dab and sweep a golden metallic hue, blending towards the crease. To tone down the glitter factor, pair it with a matte black shade at the edges and blend them well.
Step 3: Using a black eyeliner, create the dramatic winged eye look. Pair it with lightweight falsies for a more intense impression.
Step 4: Get that just-pinched glow for your cheeks with a pink blush.
Step 5: Finish off with the swipe of an orange tending hue on your lips.
Nykaa Recommends: Blue Heaven Saphire Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow - 01 Golden Limelight, Colorbar Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, Maybelline New York Fit Me Blush
10. Black
How to get this look:
Step 1: Prep your skin with primer, concealer and foundation.
Step 2: Pat a bit of highlighter on the inner corner of your eyes. Dust the golden shimmer eyeshadow over your lids and blend it with a contrasting matte black hue at the edges.
Step 3: Using a black eyeliner, create the winged eye look. Don’t shy away from going bold with a pair of dramatic falsies.
Step 4: Define the highpoints of your face – cheekbones, temples, brow bones, and cupid’s bow – with the help of a highlighter.
Step 5: Lastly, complete the look with a generous swipe of matte red bullet on your lips.
Nykaa Recommends: Bronson Professional Eyelashes, Miss Claire Liquid Highlighter – White, Maybelline New York Color Sensational Powder Matte Lipstick - Cherry Chic
