What To Buy For Your Makeup Trousseau - 2024 Edition

What To Buy For Your Makeup Trousseau - 2025 Edition

Lehengas and suits aside, there’s one part of your bridal trousseau that truly deserves your attention: your makeup kit. Because here’s the truth, no matter how gorgeous your outfit is, a little blush and gloss can completely transform your look and confidence. Whether you’re the kind of bride who rocks a full face of glam every weekend or someone who prefers a barely-there vibe, your wedding and post-wedding calendar is packed with events, poojas, brunches, and dinners and you want to look like you, just a little extra fabulous.

But here’s the catch: walking into a makeup store or scrolling through websites today is like being dropped into a candy store with a million options. From viral Instagram launches to luxury bestsellers, everything claims to be “the one.” And we know you don’t have time to decode it all while planning a wedding. That’s where we step in. We’ve rounded up the most exciting, 2025-approved, tried-and-tested makeup products that actually deliver plus some affordable gems that work beautifully without draining your wedding budget. This is your ultimate, no-fuss guide to building a trousseau-worthy makeup kit that works for every occasion: from your first family dinner as a Mrs. to brunches, honeymoons, and beyond.

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Foundations

Finding the right foundation is one of the more daunting makeup tasks for anyone. Now, throw a bride into the mix—choosing the perfect base can be even more challenging. You need something that is going to last and that’s going to look great both in photos and in real life. So, we bought you the best of best list!

WMG Recommends

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Glow Foundation (New Radiance Edition) - iconic, lightweight, and red-carpet worthy.

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation - Lady Gaga’s brand is having a moment, and this one is a skin-loving, breathable formula.

Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation (2025 reformulation) – luminous but long-lasting, perfect for brides who love a dewy finish.

Budget Buy Faves:

Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24H Skin Tint Foundation – a skin tint that performs like a foundation!

L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum – fresh, hydrated glow.

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation & Concealer – full coverage at a drugstore price.

Things To Remember Before You Pick Your Foundation:

Make sure the foundation you buy doesn't contain a High SPF and does not contain titanium dioxide. (A high SPF/ Titanium dioxide can result in a 'white cast' on your face when you are photographed with flash. No body wants that!)

Always test out the foundation on your jawline, not the back of your hand.

Pick foundation according to your undertone, not skin tone. Warm-toned, go for orange/yellow foundations while cool-toned, go for pink-toned foundations. If you are in between, opt for a neutral one.

Some foundations oxidise on your skin and turn darker after half an hour of wear. Please make sure you test out the foundation before you buy, especially a luxurious one.

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Concealers

When it comes to makeup heroes, there’s no beauty product that works harder than your favourite concealer. The best concealers ever can cover acne, shadows, and other imperfections like a champ, never crease, are long-lasting, and wake up your face just like a morning cup of coffee. So which one should you pick?

WMG Recommends:

Rare Beauty Soft Radiance Concealer (2025) – updated formula, creamy yet long-wearing.

Pat McGrath Sublime Perfection Concealer – luxe, buttery and full-coverage.

Kosas Revealer Super Creamy Concealer – skincare + concealer in one tube.

Budget Buy Recommendations:

NYX Bare With Me Serum Concealer – super hydrating and affordable.

e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer – unbeatable for the price.

Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer – brightens beautifully without creasing.

Things To Remember Before You Pick Your Concealer:

Go for a concealer that will highlight your under eyes and high points. For correction, go for a colour corrector.

Ensure your concealer adheres to your skin type. A liquid concealer on oily skin may not work well. Opt for a cake style or a cream concealer.

Invest in a good makeup sponge (we recommend the beauty blender!) so that the concealer doesn’t crease your under eyes or around your laugh lines.

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Lipsticks

Whether or not you have scrunched up your face at the name of a lipstick is immaterial, you need some of these in your stash for sure! You definitely need one medium-toned pink that goes with all the Indian clothes, a neutral nude and if you want to have some fun you can throw in a red and some peaches.

WMG Recommends:

Dior Rouge Dior Forever Transfer-Proof Lipstick - stays put through buffets & kisses.

Fenty Beauty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick – pillowy soft matte.

YSL Rouge Pur Couture The Bold Lipstick – creamy with insane pigment.

Budget Buy Recommendations:

Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Lipstick – shiny + long-wear.

Lakmé 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Lipstick – reliable & affordable.

Nykaa All Day Matte Liquid Lipstick – perfect for Indian wear.

Things To Remember Before You Pick Your Lipstick:

Always swatch the colour before you buy. The colour may look very different in the tube, plus you understand the texture of the product too.

Have a mix of liquid and tube lipsticks, so that you can create different looks.

Mascara

For those doll-like eyelashes, the perfect mascara is so essential. You may not always want to wear fake lashes, so that’s where your mascara will help!

WMG Recommends:

Benefit Fan Fest Fanning & Volumizing Mascara – full and fluttery lashes.

Lancôme Lash Idôle Ultra-Wear Mascara – incredible length & lift.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara – soft & buildable.

Budget Buy Recommendations:

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara – cult favourite.

L’Oréal Paris Air Volume Mega Mascara – big drama at a small price.

Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara – viral for a reason!

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Highlighters

Highlighters are something you NEED to own. Highlighters give a sheen of pop on your cheeks as the light hits your face and that elusive bridal glow that everybody loves to talk about!

WMG Recommends:

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Glow Glide Face Architect Highlighter – silky & stunning.

Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick – glossy & effortless.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette – soft-focus perfection.

Budget Buy Recommendations:

e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter (can double as highlight) – affordable glow.

Flower Beauty Day Glow Highlighting Glaze – creamy & natural.

Things to remember before you pick your highlighter:

Depending on your skin type, pick liquid or powder highlighters. Drier the skin, the more liquid the product.

Get a fan brush if you pick a powder highlighter to give you the correct placement of product.

Blush

Blush is a key element that adds a touch of colour and dimension to your overall makeup look. It can help to brighten up your complexion, enhance your face shape, and give your skin the appearance of a healthy glow.

WMG Recommends:

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Blush (2025) – a radiant update to the viral blush.

Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush (new shades) – universally flattering.

Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Blush Stick – gorgeous creamy formula.

Budget Buy Recommendations:

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso – OG glowy blush.

e.l.f. Putty Blush (new shades) – affordable & blendable.

Kay Beauty Creme Blush – beautiful for Indian skin tones.

Things To Remember Before You Pick Your Blush:

Drier the skin, the more liquid the product. All dry-skin brides, opt for cream or liquid blushes while oily-skin girls go for powder ones

Blush is usually the first thing that wears off, so go with a blush that has good pigmentation and stay-on capacity

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Eyeliners

Well done eye makeup can alleviate any look instantly. And the one product that always helps is eyeliner. Whether you like gel ones or pen ones, always have one handy for that quick pick-me-up when you want to look dressy but don’t have a lot of time!

WMG Recommends:

Haus Labs Edge Precision Liquid Eyeliner – jet black & ultra-fine.

Pat McGrath PermaGel Ultra Glide Eye Pencil – luxury pencil liner.

Chanel STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF - Love, love, love!

KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner (2025) – long-wear champion.

Budget Buy Recommendations:

Maybelline Hyper Easy Liquid Liner – easy & precise.

Nykaa Black Magic Gel Eyeliner – smooth & smudge-proof.

e.l.f. Expert Liquid Eyeliner – can’t go wrong.

Things To Remember Before You Pick Your Eyeliner:

Go with the type you are most confident in; you are more likely to use it more. Not confident with a brush style, go for a pen-style eyeliner

Pick an eyeliner in blue or brown for some fun eye looks. Even a navy blue simple eyeliner can really amp up a simple look!

Setting Spray

The final and most important arsenal in your bridal makeup trousseau, a setting spray. This will not only lock your makeup but will also give it a glow!

WMG Recommends:

Urban Decay All Nighter Extra Glow Setting Spray (2025) – cult + glow.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray – flawless filter in a bottle.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip + Set Refresh Spray – hydrating & gripping.

Budget Buy Recommendations:

Milani Make It Last Setting Spray – long-wearing & lightweight.

PAC Micro Finish Makeup Fixer – Indian bridal favourite.

*Updated by Apoorva Pagar

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