Indian weddings have specifically been associated with large gatherings, bright hues and culturally intense environment. This beauty is perhaps the main component of this celebration, and one cannot fail to mention the beautiful makeup that complements the brides’ appearance. Bridal makeup is versatile in nature and differs from each other representing different regions of India and the actual beauty of the Indian woman.

In this blog, we will go through and discuss various Indian bridal makeup looks and which ones fit the various tastes you may have in mind for the special day.

1. A North Indian bridal makeup look

It can be defined as a makeup look that is traditionally followed by brides from the northern part of India.

North Indian bridal makeup is expressive, and this makeup provides intense beauty to the face of the bride. The natural focus is especially on smooth skin, long and intense eyes, red and voluminous lips. This look goes well with the heavy intensity that North Indian brides exclusively own with the red lehenga and heavy jewelry.

How to Achieve the Look:

Flawless Base: The main concept to follow is to begin from the basic concealer and the high-coverage foundation as the base. Concealer should then be applied to the skin to cover anything which might be conspicuous then fix with a translucent powder.

Bold Eyes: Apply the darker color to the eyelids; some of the good ones are gold, bronze, or copper. When drawing the eyes make sure to tightline with a black kohl pencil on the first lid line and apply a thick winged eyeliner. Finally, you can finish stretching with great volumes to mascara or false eyelashes.

Blush and Highlight: Blushing of the cheeks and the/highlightning of the face focusing on the planes/cheek bones, the brow and the nasal bone.

Bold Lips: It is advisable to go for deep red or maroon lipstick and more than often it is complemented by lip liner to give it a neat look.

2. Elegant Makeup for a South Indian Bride Look

Bridal makeup for the south Indian women is natural, classy and subdued compared to the bright tones of Bollywood make up where the focus is on skin and facial contours. This style does justice to the Kanjeevaram saree which is a traditional wear and also to gold ornaments.

How to Achieve the Look:

Radiant Base: Go for a moisturizing primer and a lotion-to-oil kind base with a luminous finish line. Treat the under-eye circles with a sheer concealer and then set with luminescent powder.

Subtle Eyes: When applying the eyeshadow on the eyelids, one should avoid very bright or very dark colours instead they should try a more natural colour such as beige, brown or even soft gold. Tightline the eyes with a super fine brush and black gel eyeliner on both the upper and lower lash line and apply kohl on the water line. Use of mascara so as to get better definition on the lashes.

Natural Blush and Highlight: For the cheeks further, add a peach or coral blusher and use a soft gold or champagne highlighter on the cheek bones.

Soft Lips: Choose soft pink or nude lipstick to complete the look, generously applying lip balm and lip liner should be applied on the lips.

3. Glamorous Bengali Bridal Makeup

Bengali bridal makeup includes red lips, well-done eye makeup and the identification of the white and red pattern on the forehead. This look complements the red and white traditional saree and gold jewelry.

How to Achieve the Look:

Matte Base: First of all, use the priming lotion designed to reduce the shininess of the skin and the foundation that creates a matte effect on the skin. Ensure that you put on a concealer for the blemishes and apply a matte powder to set.

Striking Eyes: Apply the shades of red or maroon or gold on the eyelids. First, smudge lots of kohl pencil on the water line, define the upper lash line with black liner. End the look with false eyelashes that look every bit like the film stars.

Blush and Highlight: Blush the cheek area using red or maroon blush and put on a golden highlighter to the areas that catch the light most, on the face.

Bold Lips: It is also recommended to use a deep red lip color, outline the lips for the perfect lip definition.

Traditional Patterns: Makeup the face by using white and red colours on the forehead and around the eyes as traditional painting.

4. Regal Rajasthani Bridal Makeup

Rajasthani bridal makeup is quite royal and colorful, probably due to its rich cultural background. This look includes the colourful eyeshadow along with designs applied on the eyes with a lip colour and indications of the lehenga choli and heavy jewellery.

How to Achieve the Look:

Glowing Base: Begin with an illuminating primer, and then apply a matte, non-oily base with noticeable luminous pigments in both the serums and essence levels. You can apply concealer, to redraw the area around the eyes, especially the under-eye area and then fix it with a luminous powder.

Bright Eyes: Net shading should be used on the eyelids and this can be done by use of bright colors such as pink, orange and gold. Draw the eyes using the black eyeliner, and use any design if wanted, line the eyes heavily with kohl. End up the eyes with the voluminous mascara or the false eyelashes.

Blush and Highlight: Use a blush in a bright pink or coral shade, and a highlighter in a yellow / golden tone to highlight the cheek bones.

Bright Lips: For the lips, one must select a bright red or pink lipstick, lip lining the lips in the process and defining them.

5. Sophisticated Maharashtrian Bridal Makeup

The makeup of the Maharashtrian bride is elegant yet simple, highlighting natural beauty with a pinch of ethnicity. It also complements the green and gold saree and the famous Indian nath which is a ring fitted into the nostril.

How to Achieve the Look:

Natural Base: Begin with moisturizer and apply a tinted moisturizer for the face. When you’re applying concealer underneath the eyes, it is better to use one that is light as the skin tone or slightly lighter, to blend it apply it by patting the skin in an outward motion and you can set with translucent powder.

Natural Eyes: Eye shadow should be chosen in monochromatic color range, brown, beige or gold are good for the eyelids. Use a thin line of the black eyeliner and kohl on the waterline to define the eyes. Use mascara in case of the need for more definition.

Blush and Highlight: Rouge the cheeks naturally and apply a natural highlighter on the face area with high angles.

Natural Lips: Finish off with a gentle touch of natural pink or nude lipstick, so that lips appear soft and moisturized and lip outline is very prominent.

Conclusion

Indian bridal makeup is extremely colourful and can provide a large number of ornaments that may meet the preferences of different people. Everyone dreams for unique make up for the marriage which may be the theme of North Indian bridal makeup that is loud and clear or ethereal makeup of South Indian bridal makeup, the Sizzling Bengali bridal make-up, the Royal and Royalty of the Rajasthani bridal makeup or the simple yet fashionable Maharashtrian bridal makeup.

Decide your makeup not only according to your dress that you will wear but also according to the jewellery you would choose to wear on your big day. Decide a makeup in which you will be comfortable on your wedding day.