The Only Seven Products Every Indian Bride Needs To Get That Bridal Glow! *Tried & Tested

Bridal glow has to be the most overrated idea ever. Because everyone talks about it, everyone gives advice but not one person goes beyond to give you specific products and places to get them. So we decided to be that person, that old aunty who pats you on the head with some hard-hitting products so your bridal glow stays on for all the days of your wedding functions. While skin is another matter altogether, makeup is also what gets you immediate glow on your big day - so see what we love! 

 

 

Vitamin C Serums

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If there was one magic ingredient that gets you a glow that lasts all week long - it's vitamin C and it's now the hottest new thing to invest in. Vitamin C does so many things - it stimulates new collagen, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and helps reduce pigmentation, takes care of your uneven skin tone and provides protection against UV exposure. All you need to do is to apply it every morning before you apply your moisturizer and bam, you're set. 

Our picks: 

Skinceuticals C E Ferulic Combination Antioxidant Treatment, Rs 8000 (Approx) 

Kiehl’s Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate, Rs 5500 (Approx) 

Clinique Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C, Rs 1700

Budget Picks: Kaya Antox Vitamin C Formula, Rs 1607 and The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone, Rs 703 (Approx) 

Brightening Masks

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If there are two things brides are afraid of - it's dry skin and uneven skin tone. Big issues, people! But if somehow you had just a minute or two to set things right, we highly recco a brightening mask - keep it on for maximum hydration and setting right dullness. Pick ingredients that allow for this like Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C or Kojic acid. 

Our picks: 

GlamGlow FlashMud Brightening Treatment, Rs 1750 

Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask, Rs 4500

The Body Shop Drops Of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask, Rs 2495

Budget Picks: L'Oréal Paris Detox & Brighten Clay Mask, Rs 850 and any Faceshop or Innisfree Sheet Masks, Rs 100 - 150. 

 Creamy Concealers

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Never underestimate the super glow and non-patchiness a creamy concealer gives you. Unlike a matte or a powder finish, this one blends into your skin to make your skin look fresh and natural. 

Our picks: 

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, Rs 1800 (Approx) 

Tarte Shape tape Contour Concealer, Rs 1900 (Approx) 

Estée Lauder New Dimension Face Contour Kit, Rs 4000

Budget Picks: NYX Professional Makeup HD Photogenic Concealer Wand, Rs 525 and L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD, Rs 535

Blur Perfector Primers

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The main goal of this product: It perfects the skin while retaining its luminous glow. It boosts radiance and preps the skin beautifully so your foundation glides in without a fuss. Skin feels smoother and your skin tone becomes more even - that helps with the glow. 

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, Rs 1750 

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base, Rs 4600

The Estée Lauder Illuminating Perfecting Primer, Rs 3000

Budget Picks: Lakme Absolute Blur Perfect Makeup Primer, Rs 520  and Innisfree No-Sebum Blur Primer, Rs 800

Highlighters 

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This one's just what every millennial bride is after - the highlighter that really makes your skin look glorious. But you must choose warmer tones like gold or champagne that really suit Indian skin tones. It highlights your face to rosy glow perfection. 

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Topaz; Rs 2800 ( Approx)

Benefit High Beam Liquid Highlighter, Rs 1700

Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter Duo in Mean Money/Hu$la Baby; Rs 2191 (Approx)

Budget Picks: 

Milani Strobelight Instant Glow Powder, Rs 1300 and Makeup Revolution Highlighter in Peach Lights, Rs 650

HD Pressed Powders 

If you ask us, we'll choose pressed powders and a concealer more than a foundation. The best, most workable pressed powders add a super glow and give your skin that bright and luminous look. They kind of add a healthy glow - remove the oiliness and the dullness and give your face an even sheen! 

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Powder, Rs 4681

Peachy Blushes

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Among all the hues, we're rather partial to peach because whatever maybe your skin tone, it adds that beachy, flushed look without looking clown-y. It adds a natural glow and shine and makes your skin look super healthy!

Dior Diorific Mat Fluid in Pleasure in Desire, Rs 2500 ( Approx) 

Hourglass Illume Sheer Color Trio, Rs 4000 (Approx) 

Clinique Cheek Pop in Peach Pop, Rs 2250

M.A.C Cremeblend Blush in Ladyblush, Rs 1950

Budget Picks: Colorbar Cheekillusion Blush in Coral Craving, Rs 553 and Maybelline New York Face Studio Contouring Blush in Peach, Rs 575