How To Create The Ultimate Bridal Makeup Kit Under Rs 5,000

Written by Shivani K  • 

A bride-to-be will have a zillion things going on in her head. Leave alone the tsunami of emotions that she’ll be dealing with, she will also have to take care of her bridal wear and the most important aspect of all — her bridal looks. We all know how hard it is to find a makeup artist who will use his/her magic wand on you and make you look like a dream and not a makeup clown with extra, caked on makeup. If you’ve managed to find yourself a good makeup artist, we couldn’t be happier for you.

But we know one thing for sure, that you’ve got your makeup needs covered for the D-day. What about the rest of the days? In India, a wedding includes a lot of rituals and pre-rituals too, right? And the bride-to-be needs to look her best for all of these. We know that most people can’t afford a makeup artist for all the pre-wedding rituals; it’s bound to burn a huge hole in your pockets if you hire one. So what do you do then? You try to create your own bridal makeup kit within your budget. And if yours is a small budget then read on and find yourself some comfort in the options we’re putting forth for you.

1. Pick A Foundation Within The Bracket Of INR 1000-1250

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If there is any category in makeup where we’d ask you to spend the most, it would be this — the foundation. Because this is what forms the basis of makeup look, right? The right foundation, chosen with the right tone can make your face look great with an even complexion and will leave your face looking flawless.

First, decide the type of look you want to obtain. It could be a matte look or a dewy look. If matte is the answer, then search for foundations that will help you achieve an HD (high definition) look. These kinds of foundations provide better coverage and your skin looks fabulous when captured on camera. It is lightweight and is available in some good shade options as well. Brands like L’oreal, Lakme, LA Girl, and Revlon have a good range of foundation options which fall into the above-mentioned budget and are easy to work with.

2. Pick A Concealer Within The Bracket Of INR 500-600

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A concealer is basically used to hide any sort of dark spots, dark circles, zits, or patches on your skin. It’s supposed to be applied after the foundation. And even for concealer, you need to make sure that you pick a shade that goes well with the shade of your foundation. Most of the brands like Maybelline New York, NYX etc. have professional and photogenic concealer wands that are within the mentioned budget and have plenty of options when it comes to shades as well.

3. Pick A Mascara Within The Bracket Of INR 350-400

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Now, who on earth doesn’t love eyelashes that are long and beautiful? If you aren’t someone who loves false eyelashes, we suggest you pick up mascaras that are known to volumize and hypercurl your lashes. Brands like L’oreal and Maybelline have very affordable mascara ranges that will cost you as much as your favorite Starbucks Latte or maybe even lesser. Oh, and don’t forget to opt for the ones which are waterproof and smudge-free!

4. Pick An Eyeliner Within The Bracket Of INR 500-600

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It’s the eyes that capture your beauty the best. Therefore, pick an eyeliner carefully because it will help accentuate your eyes and make it look more attractive. Whether you’re thinking of doing a subtle flick or planning to get it winged, when you pick an eyeliner, make sure that it is smudge-proof, waterproof, and stays for as long as possible. Almost all beauty brands have an affordable range of eyeliners. And the bonus is that some of them come in different shades and metallic forms as well. So, try to pick one that goes well with your wedding theme and most importantly the nature of your makeup look.

5. Pick An Eyeshadow Within The Bracket Of INR 120-200

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The mistake that people make while buying an eyeshadow is that they end up buying an entire palette knowing very well that it’s just one or two eyeshadows that they’ll be using from the whole lot. When you know the shade which will you compliment you the best, but only those and we’re sure it will fit into the above-mentioned budget quite easily.

6. Pick A Lipstick Within The Bracket Of INR 500-700

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It’s generally a pink, red, or perhaps a berry shade that will be the grand lip color for a wedding, right? Well, almost! Also, you might want to look for a lipstick which isn’t transferable because we’re sure you’ll be stealing a few kisses with your man in between the wedding rituals (wink-wink). Figure out whether you want a matte finish or a glossy finish and search for a shade of your choice, in brands like Lakme, L’oreal, Maybelline, and even Nykaa.

That’s it! It’s as simple as this when it comes to creating your own makeup kit within your budget. You just need to focus on what is going to make you look beautiful. Do you own a budget-friendly makeup kit too? Any suggestions that you’d want to add here? Let us know in the comments below.

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