Natural bridal makeup aims for the appearance of a fresh-from-vacation bride with sun-kissed skin and glowing, healthy glow. It’s the ideal look for brides who wear full coverage makeup on a regular basis and don’t mind adding some detail with liner, lashes or an arched brow.
Don’t be intimidated by subtle smoky eyes either; simply choose natural bridal makeup that complement your skin tone and go from there.
Smokey Eye
Dark smokey eyes use light, medium and dark shades to create an eye makeup look perfect for date nights, clubbing events and formal weddings. Full lashes and soft black liner add definition and fuller rosy cheeks and lips balance out this elegant eye style, adding balance to its overall effect.
If you prefer more subtle smokey eyes, begin by applying your darkest shade along your lashline and crease, gradually lightening it as you blend upward. Blend all smudged makeup seamlessly into your natural skin tone until no visible line separates smudges from brow bones; finish it off with a small flick of eyeliner at outer corners of eyes for an sexy yet casual look that feels completely natural.
Smoky eye makeup can look breathtaking on brides with blue eyes. To enhance this feature, it is best to opt for shades such as chocolate brown or charcoal grey in place of traditional black to bring out their blue hues. Green eyes also look amazing with smoky eyes; try pairing khaki or olive-green shades as a contrast to accentuate their green tones.
Gold highlighter adds the perfect finishing touch to this natural bridal look, giving the model’s complexion a radiant sheen that brings out her stunning freckles. For an alternative take on this trend, liquid highlighters may be better; we like e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Highlighter which contains moisturisers for dewiness and blurring powders that make you photo ready IRL.
Chiselled Cheekbones
Contour can do wonders in accentuating your natural bridal makeup. A popular technique on TikTok involves chiseling the apples of your cheeks as demonstrated by makeup artists like Melissa Krem (she also has her own YouTube channel). This look is ideal for brides wanting something glamorous but subtle for their wedding day look.
Soft blush pink lips and brows make an elegant accent to this delicate bridal makeup look. Bold lashes and eyeliner highlight natural features, while gloss adds the final touches.
Natural wedding makeup looks are an elegant match for blonde locks. To achieve the most natural-looking results, use matte highlighters instead of shimmery ones for subtlety and use mattifying setting powder to prevent shine. A light misting of moisturizing moisturiser may also help your skin maintain a dewy finish.
An essential key to creating an elegant natural wedding makeup look is selecting a blush shade that complements your skin tone, even going so far as matching lip colour to it for a completely coordinated bridal look. Don’t forget brown mascara; its natural-looking results make your eyes pop while keeping makeup looking natural throughout the day! For maximum longevity try Rare Beauty’s all-day formula which ensures long wear time!
Sun-Kissed
If you want a sun-kissed look for your wedding day, be sure to begin an exfoliation and moisturization regimen that includes glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid months in advance of the big event. On your big day itself, use lightweight bronzer with antioxidizing and vitamin C-containing ingredients for optimal radiance enhancement.
Makeup artist Jenny Patinkin recommends applying bronzer with a damp beauty blender or brush to achieve an easy, seamless application of bronzer for your natural bridal makeup. For long-wearing results, foundation with matte finish and setting powder is key; Tarte also makes an oil that can provide clients with “healthy-looking skin that feels weightless on the face”.
If you have a peach complexion, opt for a warm neutral eyeshadow palette and peachy blush to complement it. Complete your natural bridal radiance by applying sheer, shimmery lipstick in an ivory shade like Bobbi Brown offers.
Bold lips make a stunning statement for natural bridal looks during fall and winter, yet minimalist options also exist just pair your natural wedding makeup with hydrating liquid lipstick in your favourite shade of pink, along with several coats of mascara to draw the eyes’ focus.
Peachy
For the most natural-looking makeup application, choose a monochromatic bridal beauty palette. Start by applying a wash of blusher (this pink one from Milk Makeup is ideal), followed by sheer lip balm lipstick in similar tones over lips and eyes. Cream blushers may blend easily without streaking!
Soft peach tones in this bride’s eye makeup, lips and blush look incredible against her blonde locks. Additionally, she frames her face with precise eyeliner and an inconspicuous flick at the outer corners of her eyes for an effortlessly stylish yet casual beach wedding look.
No two pairs of brown eyes are identical, so finding a makeup look to match yours is key. Darker hues will look stunning with chocolate-coloured eyeshadow while medium tones should opt for coral and peach shades in eyeshadow hues.
Bronzing and highlighter will add dimension and highlighter will help make this natural bridal makeup look shine. A touch of mascara smudged across your eyes complete the look.