#CelebInspo: The Only Guide On Bridal Makeup Looks You Need This Season

Priyanka’s wedding soirée was one of the most talked about events in Bollywood, not just for the multi-city, multi-event celebration but also for the stunning looks she blessed our Instagram feeds with. The traditional red look exuded royalty and regality with the well-coordinated red-hued makeup elements and bold black eyes. The checklist for the makeup look: brick-toned blush on the cheeks layered with bronzer, terracotta brown on the eyelids, and a deep red lip stain; the key to acing this almost airbrushed look is to keep everything matte which not only gives a long-lasting finish to your makeup but also makes your skin appear smooth even when all the flashlights and cameras are turned to you.

LBB’s Picks: Our recommendations for achieving this matte radiant look are the Make Up For Ever Shine Control Primer to ensure your skin is primed to the T, Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation for its natural matte finish and Too Faced Killer Kajal for the (eye) drama.

Richa Chadha’s wedding look was timeless, ethereal and something straight out of a fairytale! The elegant bridal makeup complimenting the exquisite ivory chikankari Abu-Sandeep number had us gawking in awe at our phone screens. Richa’s glam did the job with the graceful contrast of the softness of the dewy base and nude lips to the bold eyebrows and heavy mascara clad lashes. This is the perfect day-wedding look with the sunshine acting as your filter, giving your skin the ethereal ‘glow from within’ luminous effect. For acing this makeup look, keep things in the same brown-nude colour family and focus on the base.

LBB’s Picks: Consider getting your hands on the Morphe Artistry Palette-18th Truth Or Bare for all your neutral eye moments, MAC's matte lipstick in the shade whirl which is the perfect nude lippy for Indian skin tones and the trusty Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara.

Sonam Kapoor’s wedding makeup look has my heart for all the obvious reasons; her modern bridal makeup with red lehenga included a fresh-faced base with minimal contouring and peachy cheeks that accentuated her natural beauty, while the barely-there eyeliner and fluttery lashes added some depth to the eyes. But what stole the show was the red tinted lip which didn’t overpower the red ensemble. Sonam’s wedding glam is the perfect example of how to balance all the elements in your makeup look to exude elegance and refinement. With a punchy red lip, balancing all the other makeup and keeping it simple can go a long way in making it work.

LBB’s Picks: We suggest using the Dior Addict Lip Tint for the sophisticated stained pout because of its hydrating no-transfer formulation, the Huda Beauty Hoodie Flares to nail the lash game and theBalm’s blush for that soft peachy glow.

Alia Bhatt’s barely-there makeup look has taught us three things: First, the makeup is only as good as your skin, the very canvas for the MUA to perform their magic, and so, pre-wedding skincare is a MUST. Second, no-makeup makeup is a game changer! Gone are the days when brides sported heavy full-coverage foundations, keeping the base sheer and fresh is the way to go (and if you have freckles, even better!). Third, the real focus should be on enhancing your natural features. No heavy contouring to look snatched or overdoing the blush and lips. This could very well be your handbook for a dreamy summer wedding makeup look.

LBB’s Picks: The iconic Charlotte Tilbury Pillowtalk lipstick that was used on Alia on her wedding day, Glowish by Huda Beauty Multidew skin tint to give you the 'your skin but better’ base and the Pat McGrath Labs' Skin Fetish Divine Blush for a natural blush.

By now, you already know the drill of the subtle minimalistic glam but Masaba's take on it with sunkissed bronzed cheeks and kajal-clad eyes gave it the traditional spin we had been waiting for since long. We loved how Masaba opted for bronzed cheeks instead of bright pinks or peaches to enhance her natural features and a glossy lip instead of a bold matte pout to compliment her barfi-pink lehenga. The takeaway from Masaba's bridal makeup look is to keep all elements in sync with your facial features and skin tone and find what works for you because it might as well not work for another person. 

LBB's Picks: The OG Hoola bronzer by Benefit Cosmetics, Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in the shade peachy nude and Kay Beauty Smudgeproof kajal for tightlining the eyes.

Deepika Padukone chose to wear red for both her Konkan and Sindhi wedding ceremonies. While the traditional ensembles were enough to create a buzz, it was the earthy ethereal makeup looks that sealed the deal. She opted for kohled smokey brown eyes, a clean matte base, nudey -pink lips, and well-defined brows for both looks, giving us the quintessential Bollywood bride feels with much-needed drama.

LBB's Picks: The L'Oreal Paris Brow Artist Genius Kit for structured eyebrows that will stay put throughout the day, Huda Beauty Brown Obsessions Chocolate Palette for the eye drama and Lime Crime Plushies Soft Matte Lipstick for a comfortable matte pout.

Bridal makeup can be very subjective; it’s always better to stick with what you like, what you feel suits you, would compliment your outfit and you can pull off effortlessly instead of blindly chasing trends. Yes, trendy makeup can be fun but let’s please leave them for TikToks, probably not the best choice for brides who want to look evergreen on their big day.