Image by Hellen Oliveira
New beauty trends come and go, but there are makeup looks that will never go out of style. With so much progress made by movements for body positivity and inclusion, we’re seeing many brides bring their best face forward with classic makeup looks that enhance their beauty rather than going for the “big transformation.” From soft glam to glowy and radiant, these are the bridal makeup trends we know are here to stay.
Dewy Luminous Look
Ditch the matte finish for a luminous and fresh look. With a focus on “your skin, but better,” you can achieve this dewy (or glass skin) look by starting with a brightening and hydrating serum followed by a blurring primer to conceal pores. You can also use a mattifying base if you have extra oily skin, then apply a luminous foundation in thin layers to build up coverage. This helps you pull off that bridal glow without looking too heavy or shiny. Images by Hellen Oliveira, Georgia Rachael Photography, Meraki Weddings, and Vivian Chen
Flushed Cheeks
Soft, feminine, and romantic blushed cheeks in rosy hues are here to stay. Creating a naturally flushed look—using products that melt on skin flawlessly—elevates the cheekbones and gives you a healthy glow. As a guide, brides with fair skin should opt for a light pink shade, brides with medium skin a peachy pink shade, brides with olive skin a deep pink, and brides with darker skin tones are well suited to bright blushes. Use a bron...