Your wedding is possibly the most important day in your life and then comes the engagement day and other festivities. There is no denying the fact that you want to look the best. But let’s not ignore the fact that we are so focused on how we will look on our wedding day, we tend to forget our engagement day look.
We go through Instagram to take inspiration from our favourite celebrities or just scroll through Pinterest for makeup and outfit ideas. We know it’s a time-consuming process and also leaves one confused on what they want. So, to save you time, we have curated a list of the top five makeup trends ruling 2024. Have a look!
5 Best engagement makeup looks for 2024 brides
If you want a natural look or a glamorous one, we are here to help you get ready for your engagement with these trendy makeup ideas that are perfect for brides.
When it comes to bridal makeup looks, trends keep shuffling year after year and keeping up with them can become overwhelming. Allow us to make things easier for you. We have curated some of the best engagement makeup inspo ideas for you to look stunning on your big day and we are sure that you will find something that suits your style. So without further delay, let’s get started.
1. ‘No-makeup’ makeup
• Indian brides are taking ‘less is more’ way too seriously these days.
• And why not? After all, au naturel philosophy is a classic for a reason.
• There’s no going wrong with it.
• A ‘no makeup’ makeup look means a very clean, simple look with nude tones.
• It is created to contrast the colour that is typically part of the Indian bride’s attire.
Tips to get ‘no makeup’ makeup look:
• Prep your skin by cleansing, toning and moisturising.
• Apply primer to create a smooth surface.
• Use a foundation that has sheer to light coverage.
• Apply concealer to cover up blemishes and brighten up your complexion.
• Give your skin a natural flush by adding the tiniest amount of blush to your cheeks and nose tip.
• Add a touch of highlighter to the high points of your face for the ultimate glow.
• Use a pink or cream eyeshadow shade and blend it with your fingers.
• Next, use a brown eyeliner on your waterline to define your eyes without making them look over the top.
• The last step of your ‘no-makeup’ makeup look is colouring your lips.
• Keep your lip makeup soft by applying a cream lipstick in a shade as close as possible to the natural colour of your lips.
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• It has muted, pinkish-nude hues that make it stand out on every Indian skin tone, especially those with a medium-dusky complexion.
• Coming to its formula, it’s hydrating and feels supremely comfortable when applied to the lips.
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2. Nude lips and bold eyes
• Are you someone who loves to add a little drama to your look?
• Well, the best way to add drama to your engagement look is by creating sharp and bold eye makeup.
• Always remember, the trick to achieve this look is to keep your lipstick nude and subtle.
• Prefer refillable lipstick which gives a finer touch to the lips and makes it look natural.
Tips to get Nude lips bold eyes makeup look:
• Prep your skin by cleansing, toning and moisturising.
• Apply primer to create a smooth surface.
• Use a foundation that has medium to high coverage.
• Apply concealer to cover up blemishes, under eye, and dark spots.
• Give your skin a natural flush by adding a blush to your cheeks and nose tip.
• Add a touch of highlighter to the high points of your face for the ultimate glow.
• Use a dark colour eyeshadow shade and blend it with eyeshadow brush.
• Use a dark colour eyeshadow on the outer side, a shade lighter than what you have used for the outer side will be used in the middle and for the inner corner, use white or nude eye shadow.
• Don’t forget to add glitter for the added drama.
• Use eyeliner to create wings and kohl on your waterline.
• Add lashers and apply mascara for the complete eye makeup.
• Use nude lipstick for the complete look.
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• If you’re looking for a long lasting eyeliner, this product has got you covered.
• With an intense colour payoff, and a no-fade and no-transfer formula, RENEE’s Extreme Stay Liquid Liner promises to make your eyes look alluring till it’s time to go home.
• The liner is also smudge-proof and water-proof—on top of being easy to put on—making it the perfect choice for bolder eye makeup looks.
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3. Metallic tones
• When in doubt, say yes to metallic tones – gold, silver, and bronze.
• Bronze eyes nicely complement traditional occasion wear
• They are best accentuated with a hint of highlighter and blush to match.
Tips to get metallic tones makeup look:
• Prep your skin by cleansing, toning, and moisturising.
• Apply primer to create a smooth surface.
• Use a foundation that has medium to high coverage.
• Apply concealer to cover up blemishes, under the eye, and dark spots.
• Give your skin a natural flush by adding a blush to your cheeks and nose tip.
• Add a touch of highlighter to the high points of your face for the ultimate glow.
• Apply a metallic eyeshadow with your fingers, and blend the edges with a fluffy eyeshadow brush.
• Use eyeliner to create wings and kohl on your waterline.
• Finally, top off the look with your favorite mascara.
• Use nude lipstick for the complete look
iDiva recommends: Huda Beauty Naughty Nude Eyeshadow Palette, Rs. 5,900
• Buy Huda Beauty’s Naughty Nude Eyeshadow Palette if you want to create dramatic eyes.
• All the shades are highly pigmented and they blend seamlessly on the eyes.
• The palette has various textures including two gel hybrid shades, which can be used either as a shadow or an eyeliner.
• The glitter shades have a soft, buttery, and the silkiest texture, making them super easy to work with.
• The shade range is a great mix of warm tones, cool tones, and neutrals.
• NGL, the palette is a must-have for parties and Indian weddings.
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4. Fresh & dewy
• Wanna look like a modern-day bride? Opt for a fresh dewy makeup look.
• Go with a lighter palette and neutral shades to amp up their natural beauty.
• You can top it up with a highlighter and peachy blush, it will give a nice glow and shine to the skin.
• This luminous glow from within also gives a natural essence.
Tips to get fresh dewy makeup look:
• Skin prep and makeup base remain the same.
• You just have to use a peachy blush and highlight the T-zone as well as your cheekbones.
• Also, you can opt for both nude or bright lip shades, it’s totally up to you as everything goes well with fresh dewy makeup.
iDiva recommends: Typsy Beauty Silk Cushion Blush – Strawberry Champagne 01, Rs. 1,200
• Typsy Beauty Silk Cushion Blush is not only easy to apply but also highly pigmented.
• All you have to do is just make a few dots and blend it with a brush.
• And yes, you can blend it with your fingers as well.
• It gives a glowy and dewy finish and trust us, you are gonna love this blush.
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5. Siren red lips
• There is no going wrong with a red lipstick.
• If you want to go a little bold and highlight your beautiful lips, then red is your colour.
• Red colour lipstick goes with all kind of looks – soft, modern, bold.
• But make sure that the rest of your face simple to avoid an over-the-top end result.
• Pro tip: Red lips paired with soft bronze eyes and a clean face will do the trick.
Tips to get siren red lips makeup look:
• Skin your prep and makeup base as said above.
• Opt for soft bronze eyes, can use a little glitter with nude base.
• Apply a bold red lipstick that’s transferproof becase you don’t want it to transfer on your teeth.
• You can also use glossy lipstick but matte will give the better result.
iDiva recommends: M.A.C Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour – Dance with Me, Rs. 2,800
• M.A.C lipsticks are slightly overpriced but they are worth it!
• It is easy to apply, have good longevity, and also comfortable to wear.
• M.A.C Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour – Dance with Me comes in a beautiful shade of red and it won’t dry.
• The best thing about this lipstick it that it does not accentuate fine lines or look crepe-y.
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Takeaway for 2024 brides
If you are a 2024 bride, then bookmark these engagement makeup looks for your big day. We know that deciding on a perfect makeup look is not easy but dewy makeup look or ‘no-makeup’ makeup look will definitely give you your desired look.
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