The Best Bridal Makeup Kit Products In India! *Splurge & Save Options!

A bridal makeup kit is something every bride needs- even if you're not into makeup! Yep, you need to have your own tuck of bridal makeup products to prep your skin a bit, after all, you're not gonna have your MUA or your cousin who knows how to do it around all the time! Here are some of the best products for a bridal makeup kit in India, and yes, we got you pricey and budget options for everything too, so there's something for every kinda bride!

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You'll find an option for almost every product you're gonna need in here!

Primer

Splurge: Smashbox Photofinish Primer Water

A two-in-one primer and setting spray that hydrates, preps and refreshes skin. Quick to use for brides and a perfect fir for your bridal makeup kit!

Available for Rs 1990 here.

Save: Colorbar Perfect Match Primer 

This one really helps your makeup stay on for longer! It's an oil-free primer that masks fine lines and uneven texture.

Available for Rs 850 here.

Also recommended:

• Lakme Absolute Blur Perfect Makeup Primer for Rs 637
• Faces Ultime Pro Perfecting Primer Rs 673 
• L'Oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer for Rs 935 
• Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur SPF 15/PA Plus for Rs 1835
• NYX Total Control Drop Foundation for Rs 1849

Foundation

Splurge: MAC Face and Body 

Available for Rs 2450 here.

This one looks super natural, and works for almost every skin type with a dewy and fresh finish! Has low to medium coverage which works well if you don't have problematic skin.

Save: Maybelline Fit Me

Available for Rs 500 here.

This one is quite a surprise for the cost that it comes for, and can give any expensive foundation a run for its money. Comes in two variants- one for matte, and the other for dewy finish.

Also recommended:

• L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation for Rs. 654 
• Lakme Absolute Mattreal Skin Natural Mousse 16hr for Rs 700 
• L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24h Foundation for Rs 1199
• NYX Professional Makeup Total Control Drop Foundation for Rs 1640

Concealer

Splurge: NARS Creamy Concealer

One of the most iconic concealers, this one from NARS is perfect not just for the under eye area, but to cover up blemishes too!

Available for Rs 2684 here.

Save: PAC Spot Concealer Pot

This one is especially good for covering up spots, acne and just about everything else!

Available for Rs 395 here.

Also recommended:

• Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer for Rs 356
• Lakme Absolute White Intense Liquid Concealer Rs 411 
• Makeup Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer for Rs 446
• Milani Conceal Perfect 2 In 1 Foundation Concealer for Rs 1386
• M.A.C Pro Longwear Concealer for Rs 3450

Mascara

Splurge: Diorshow 

Whether you're making a bridal makeup kit for yourself, or collating stuff for a cousin/friend, don't miss a good mascara! A cult favourite, this one has magical abilities to transform your lashes into fluttery ones!

Available for Rs 2500 (approx) in India.

Save: Maybelline Lash Sensational

A lot of people prefer this over luxe mascaras, and for good reason! It's pretty damn good!

Available for Rs 500 here.

Also recommended:

• Lakme Eyeconic Lash Curling Mascara for Rs 262
• Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Mascara for Rs 350
• L'Oreal Paris Faux Cils Super Star Mascara for Rs 426
• L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Sabyasachi Mascara for Rs. 890 
• L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Mascara for Rs. 677

Eyeliner

Splurge: Benefit They're Real Gel Eyeliner Pen

Of all the bridal makeup products, an eyeliner is the most basic one you MUST have! And this 24-hour waterproof eyeliner is just what you need for your bridal makeup kit - super easy to apply, glides like a dream and stays on!

Available for Rs 2300 here.

Save: NYX Epic Ink Liner

Featuring a slender and supple brush tip, this intensely pigmented, waterproof pen lets you achieve black liquid lines effortlessly.

Available for Rs 701 here.

Also recommended:

• Maybelline Hyper Glossy Liquid Liner for Rs 210
• L'Oreal Paris Super Liner Super Star Duo Designer for Rs 522
• L'Oreal Paris Super Liner Gel Intenza Eyeliner for Rs. 598
• Inglot AMC Matte Eyeliner Gel, 77 Black for Rs 1109
• Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner for Rs 3440

Blush

Splurge: Clinique Cheek Pop 

Vibrant yet natural-looking cheek colours which gives that just-pinched look!

Available for Rs 2300 here.

Save: Wet 'n Wild Apricot in the Middle 

 Lightweight and long-lasting, this one certainly impresses!

Available for Rs 299 here.

Also recommended:

• Faces Glam on Perfect Blush for Rs 418
• Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Mousse Lip and Cheek Color for Rs 437
• Maybelline New York Master Creator Blush Stick for Rs 715
• Maybelline New York Master Creator Blush for Rs 825
• theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter, Shadow & Shimmer for Rs 1054

Eyeshadow Palette

Splurge: Huda Palette Desert Dusk

What's a bridal makeup kit without an eye shadow? Shimmery jewel shades which are for any festive occasion, these have some serious colour payoff!

Available for Rs 4850 here.

Save: Makeup Revolution Palettes 

They have some nice palettes which are dupes for popular ones, and have loads of options at that!

Available for Rs 525 here.

Also recommended:

• Maybelline New York The Blushed Nudes Palette Eyeshadow for Rs 525
• Maybelline New York City Mini Palette Eye Shadows, Brunch Neutrals for Rs 750
• Nyx Professional Makeup Lid Lingerie Eyeshadow Palette for Rs 1352
• Nyx Professional Makeup Perfect Filter Eyeshadow Palette, Golden Hour for Rs 2598
• Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette for Rs 4850

Brow Pomade

Splurge: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Dipbrow Pomade

An award-winning waterproof, multitasking, and buildable matte pomade that stays put and gives you the brows you've always wanted- what what can turn an ordinary makeup box into your best bridal makeup kit!

Available for Rs 1258 here.

Save: Maybelline Pomade Crayon

Easy to use, this crayon sculpts and tames as it colors, making the brows bold and beautiful!

Available for Rs 350 here.

Also recommended:

• Maybelline New York Fashion Brow Cream Pencil for Rs 199
• Makeup Revolution Brow Pomade for Rs 697
• L'Oreal Paris Brow Artist Pomade for Rs 799
• Milani Stay Put Brow Color for Rs 1264
• Emani Vegan Couture Brow Pomade Cream Black for Rs 1497

Highlighter

Splurge: theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter

One of the best highlighters out there, this one diffuses light so your skin looks softer and younger while adding a subtle glow.

Available for Rs 1899 here.

Save: Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder

This highlighter with an ultra-pearly finish and easy-to-blend formula makes it a cult favorite!

Available for Rs 499 here. 

Also recommended:

• Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder for Rs 324
• Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter, Molten Gold for Rs 330
• Nyx Professional Makeup Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator for Rs 918
• L'Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Glow Illuminator, Ice for Rs 1333
• M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish for Rs 2850

Lipsticks

Easily one of the most used bridal makeup products that should definitely have a spot in your bridal makeup kit! We won't be wrong to say that they are also one of the most essential and best bridal makeup products for wedding day!

Splurge: Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Colour 'Watermelon' (Pink), Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in 'Bawse' (Red) and MAC Liptensity Lipstick Smoked Almond (Nude)

Available for Rs 1700 here; Rs 1900 here and Rs 1900 here.

Save: Nykaa Sugar Plum Martini (Pink), Loreal Paris Color Riche (Reds) and Colorpop Bumble (Nude)

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Available for Rs 319 here; Rs 750 here and Rs 750 here. 

Also recommended:

• Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lip Color- Rs 80 onwards
• Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick for Rs 235
• Faces Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayon With Sharpener for Rs 597
• Maybelline New York Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds Lipstick for Rs 1138

Bronzer

Splurge: Benefit Hoola 

Another cult favourite, this one gives a pretty sun kissed look!

Available for Rs 1530 here.

Save: Rimmel Natural Bronzer

If you're looking for a budget option, then this one is great at this price point!

Available for Rs 390 here.

Also recommended:

• Maybelline New York Face Studio Contouring Stick for Rs 650
• Makeup Revolution Bronzer Bronzed Kiss for Rs 650
• Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet and Dry Compact for Rs 700
• Nyx Professional Makeup Matte Body Bronzer for Rs 1234
• Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer for Rs 2283

Makeup Remover

Splurge: Bioderma Sensibio H2O

An ever favourite, this one removes even water-proof makeup in just one swipe!

Available for Rs 990 here.

Save: Garnier Micellar Water

A great dupe for the one above, and that too at such a good price point!

Available for Rs 297 here.

Also recommended:

• Himalaya Herbals Refreshing Cleansing Milk for Rs 79
• Colorbar On The Go Makeup Remover Wipes for Rs 190
• Lakme Gentle and Soft Deep Pore Cleanser for Rs 199
• Maybelline New York Clean Express Total Clean Makeup Remover for Rs 210
• Kama Ayurveda Rose Jasmine Face Cleanser for Rs 395

Beauty Tools

Splurge: Beauty Blender

This one needs no introduction, and is said to be one of the best makeup tools hands down!

Available for Rs 1709 here.

Save: YBP Cosmetics Makeup Perfector Lust

This one is an Indian dupe to the Beauty Blender and is said to be great!

Available for Rs 999 here.

Also recommended:

• PAC Beauty Blender Sponge for Rs 485

Makeup Brushes

Splurge: Real Techniques 

How gorgeous are these brushes? So aptly named Brush Crush- reminds us of unicorns and all things beautiful!

Available on iHerb.

Save: PAC Brushes 

A great dupe for brands like Sigma and MAC, their brushes might not be the real deal, but do a pretty decent job!

Available on Amazon.

That's about everything you would need to collate one of the best bridal makeup kit. These bridal makeup products will ensure you maintain the charm of a new bride at every function and be the star of the evening!

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