Things to have in your bridal makeup kit

Once the Pre-wedding rituals are complete and the wedding is also done there will be many post-wedding rituals as well as invitations for dinner, lunch, dawats, and whatnot. You can’t go to the makeup studio or call a makeup artist whenever you have to attend something, you have to be your makeup artist and do the magic with your own hands. To have the perfect makeup and look you have to have all the makeup essentials that have to be added in your bridal makeup kit.

We have made a list of all the essentials that you have to add to your bridal makeup kit.

For the Face

Primer

Primer helps in prepping the skin for the makeup and to give a smooth skin texture with minimizing the pores and fine lines on the face. It also helps in regulating the dry and oily skin. Here are some primers which we find most effective:

Foundation

After the primer foundation is used to give you an even tone skin and give you nice coverage. Here are some of the best foundations to choose form:

Concealer

Let us agree with our hectic life and stress we have skin outbreaks, pimples, dark circles and to hide all these we need a concealer that can help in giving us a picture-perfect face. Here are some of the best concealers in the market:

Highlighter

Adding a shimmery highlight to enhance the features of your face while usually glow up under the sun, like cheekbones, brow bone, above the eyebrow and above the bow of the lip. Here are some suggestions for the highlighter:

Blush

Blush is for giving you a pinkish glow on your cheeks, it is applied alongside the cheekbones. Here are some blushes for you to choose from:

Compact

After you’re done with all that face makeup, your makeup needs to be set in place. A compact is a handy product that helps you ace your makeup game. Here is some suggestion for you:

For the Lips

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Lip Balm

Lip balm allows you to moisturize the delicate skin of your lips and safeguard it from chapping, cracking, or drying because of different makeup products. Here are some go-to lip balms for you:

Lip Liner

A good lipstick is incomplete without a matching lip liner, which would prevent it from bleeding out. Using a lip liner prolongs the wear for any lip color. Here are some suggestions:

Lakme 9 to 5 Lip Liners
MAC Lip Liners
Colorbar definer lip liners
Maybelline Colorsensational Lipliners

Lipstick

Add colour to your lips using your favourite lipsticks in matte, glitter or creme. However, do give a thought to matching (or contrasting) the lipstick with your outfit or even the embroidery on it. Here are some suggestions of brands to choose from:

MAC Lipsticks
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipsticks
Lakme Absolute Lipsticks
NYX Soft Matte lip cream

For the Eyes

Eye Primer

Using an eye primer is for setting the eye makeup on point and prevent it from looking creasing and melting. Here are some suggestions for you:

Revlon Photo Ready Eye Primer+Brightener
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
MAC Prep and Prime Vibrancy Eye Primer
Inglot Eye Makeup Base

Eye Liners

Eye makeup is just incomplete without eyeliners. Keep different shades handy to create a dramatic effect. Here are some suggestions for you:

Kajal

Add a refined charm to your eyes with the swipe of this organic outline, the humble Kajal or Kohl stick. Made of charcoal residue, these are also soothing to the eyes, protecting them from infections. Here are some suggestions for you:

Eye Shadow pallet

Eyeshadow makes your eyes stand out. Create drama with a darker shade at the outer corner of the eye and a light color in the middle. This can enhance even your simplest attire and outfits. Here are some suggestions for you:

Mascara

Mascara makes your eyelashes noticeable. It gives an appearance of bigger and brighter eyes, by darkening and thickening the appearance of the lashes. Here are some suggestions for you:

For the Hands

Hand Cream

No, we are not talking about the all-purpose moisturizer which you apply on a daily basis. Opt for a second moisturizer or hand cream. This will keep the hands moist and conditioned and serve as a base for any other makeup you may plan to put on them. Here are some suggestions for you:

Nail Paints/Nail Enamel

Even the most well-kept and manicured hands fall short on occasions if they are bereft of any color. Try a pop in a shade (or two) that strikes your fancy and see the difference. Here are some suggestions for you:

Lakme
Revlon
Faces
Elle 18
OPI

Application Tools and other essentials for bridal makeup Kit

Makeup Brushes and Sponge

Without them, the makeup products are useless. Don’t even think of applying makeup with your fingers.

Makeup Remover

The savior in case of mistakes and the essential before going to bed – makeup remover. Here are some suggestions for you:

Nail Paint Remover

Of course, to remove any errors you need nail paint remover and cotton balls handy. Here are some suggestions for you:

Sindoor/Bindi

You will need them after you get married so include them in your bridal makeup kit. Opt for different styles, sizes, and shades, so that you can mix and match to your delight.

Rosewater

Rosewater is a great solution for sporadic outbreaks, as a natural toner or even a makeup remover. Keep some with you to help you look fresh all day.

Hope this whole article helped you to prepare your makeup kit and get you covered for all the post wedding rituals.

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