Author: TBG Admin

Are you a soon-to-be bride? Or are you getting married in the near future? If yes, then you must already be knowing how important that you look your best on the wedding day. These memories are going to be with you for the rest of your life. Considering bridal makeup, what lipstick you wear plays a major role and that is the time to dig and explore bright colours that make you look the best in the pictures as nude colours can completely wash you out. When choosing a bridal lipstick shade for Indian bridal makeup, there are certain things that we have to keep in mind, like the wedding attire, skin tone of the bride – fair, medium or dark. And also, how the rest of makeup is done on face like eyeshadows, blush and contour. The following are the list of bridal lipstick that will cover all the traditional shades as well as some trendy and modern ones that are very long lasting. There are both bullet and liquid lipstick that are well suited for Indian skin tone.

1. Mac retro matte lipstick ruby woo

This shade is mac’s iconic shade and gets sold one in every 8 secs. No women’s lipstick addiction ends without this gorgeous shade. It is a cool toned red with a completely matte finish. It lasts for a very long time. It instantly brightens up your face and suits every skin tone. So it is considered to be a perfect bridal lipstick shade.

Price: 1500/-

2. Smashbox always On Liquid Lipstick, Bawse

This eight-hour wear liquid-matte lipstick has a featherweight and comfortable formula. It stays put and keeps the color looking as fresh and flawless as applied in the first swipe. It is a true deep red shade that compliments all complexion. It gives an opaque finish in one swipe and stays for good 8 hours. So, Smashbox’s bawse is also one of that perfect bridal lipstick shade.

Price 1800/-

3. Huda beauty liquid lipstick in Icon

This liquid lipstick by huda beauty has a very light weight formula. It is a peachy pinky shade that suits almost all Indian complexion. It stays for a good 5 to 6 hours. It is is very comfortable to wear and sets to a matte, transfer proof finish. If you are not a red lipstick person, you can definitely try this out as it looks flattering and bright like a red lipstick.

Price: 1650/-

4. Mac Russian Red

If you are a person who doesn’t like a matte finish, then this shade in mac is a very good choice. It is slightly darker than mac’s ruby woo and has a creamy finish which is comfortable to wear on the lips. It is so creamy that it glides on like butter on the lips and suits almost all skin tones.

Price: 1500/-

5. Wet n wild Megalast Liquid Catsuit Lipstick in Messy n Fierce

The Formula of this liquid lipstick is unbelievable. It is so lightweight, very comfortable to wear and very pigments. Glides on glossy and settles to matte, transfer proof finish. It is a blue toned red which suits light, ligh-medium, medium and dusky skin tones. It has an amazing staying power and stays put through meals and snacks. At this price, it is a definitely worth to be mentioned.

Price: 499/-

6. Sugar matte as hell lip crayon in Scarlet O’Hara

This shade from sugar cosmetics is a blue tones, the classic red shade which instantly brightens up even the most dull complexion and suits all Indian skin tones. The formula is so lightweight and pigmented. It glides very smoothly on the lips without any tugging and settles into a velvety matte finish. It does lasts for 6+ hours and doesn’t dry out the lips.

Price: 799/-

7. Nykaa matellicious lip crayon in Jade Rose

This lipstick by nykaa is a very unique formula that comes close to the mac’s retro matte range. But these are very comfortable and very pigmented. It gives an intense matte finish that lasts for hours without budging and fading. The shade is a muted pink/plum color which suits the majority of the Indian skin tones. This cruelty-free range is definitely a must try out.

Price: 799/-

8. Faces Ultime Pro liquid lipstick in Put me on

The shade ‘Put me on’ is a mixture of red and pink. this type of mixed shades and the color would look beautiful on every skin tone. It looks more pinkish on the lips with a nice hint of red. The texture is smooth and glides on lips without any tugging. It settles into the matte finish and doesn’t dry out the lips. The pigmentation of the color is awesome and needs only a single swipe to cover pigmented lips. It stays on the lips almost through the whole day.

Price: 799/-

9. Maybelline Superstay matte ink in Voyager

Voyager is a deep burgundy red shade. This range in Maybelline has a good formula. The lipstick glides well without looking patching. It stays to a matte, transfer proof finish and stays for 9+ hours without any fading and budging even after heavy meals. The only downside with this range is that it feels stick even after it settles down. Other than this, it is an awesome bridal lipstick shade which suits all Indian skin tones.

Price: 650/-

10. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in San Paulo

These soft matte lip creams are true their name. They are so soft and creamy while applying but settles to a matte finish. The shade San Paulo is a bright rosy-pink shade which instantly brightens up the face. It is neither too bold nor too muted. It is a perfect bridal lipstick shade that compliments almost all skin tones. It stays on for a 5+ hours after which it needs to needs to be reapplied.

Price: 650/-

When it comes to Bridal makeup, it is essential we choose a long wearing foundation which also photographs well. Foundations with high SPF makes you look pale in the photos. Finding a foundation with no SPF is very difficult, so we have compiled some of the foundations which can be used for bridal makeup since it photographs well.

1. Mac Studio Fix Foundation

The foundation is creamy and quite thick in consistency but blends easily. It can be applied using a beauty blender or a buffing brush. it provides medium to high coverage which sets the face to a natural matte finish. The formula is silicon-based and likely to break-out the sensitive skin types. People having normal to oily skin can give it a try. if you have dry and sensitive acne-prone skin, then stay away from this product. it oxidizes a little on the skin and has a good staying power. It lasts up to 6-7 hours easily even without a primer.

2. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

Estee Lauder is a company which is known to make good foundations for flash photography. A lot of makeup artists swear by this foundation. It gives a full coverage and is good for people with sensitive . The formula is breathable and as the name suggests, it lasts longer. It doesn’t leave a white casts when photographed.

3. Makeup Forever HD Foundation

It is one of the foundations that NEVER fails the flash photography test. No more looking cakey, ashy, oily and funny in your wedding album. It is a holy grail product to people of oily skin type. If your skin is on the drier side, then use MUFE matte velvet foundation. It is a medium coverage foundation but it can be built to a medium/full coverage. The texture is quite liquidy and gives you a satiny finish. It comes in 40 different shades to suit almost all skin tones.

4. Wet n Wild Photofocus Foundation

This foundation has a liquid consistency. it blends effortlessly on the skin. This foundation gives medium coverage with a matte finish, but build-able to full coverage. It doesn’t cover up all the blemishes and marks in one layer. So, the coverage is medium. It has a light-weight formula and feels very comfortable on the skin. It neither does feel heavy nor gives a cakey look to the skin. this foundation doesn’t give any flashbacks or any white cast on the skin. this foundation lasts for about 6-7 hours after which it becomes oily on the T-zone.

5. Huda Beauty Faux Filter Foundation.

The Huda Beauty Faux Filter Foundation has a very thick consistency. It is a full coverage foundation. So, you only need a tiny bit of the product to blend all over your face. It does work in hiding up the open pores and it is a complete matte foundation, which is a gift for oily skin. But for very dry skin, it may highlight your dry patches clearly. It is an extremely long lasting foundationand wears for good 8-9 hours and stays without fading.

6. Pac HD Liquid Foundation

The Pac HD foundation has semi-liquid consistency that does not feel runny. It feels very smooth and lightweight on the skin. It blends very easily and doesn’t look cakey on the face even after applying two layers. It gives a “full coverage” matte finish which looks very natural and beautiful on the skin. It doesn’t look any dewy or satiny on the skin. Since this foundation doesn’t have any SPF, it doesn’t  give flashback in the photos and hence, this is a camera friendly foundation.

7. Loreal Infallible 24Hrs Stay Fresh Foundation

The consistency of the foundation is thick. The foundation sets to a powdery finish, and so it is on the matte side. It does look a bit cakey if you layer it up. if you have dry skin, it looks a bit made-up even if you have a primer underneath. It is a medium to full coverage liquid foundation. If you can work carefully in buffing and building up the product well, it works as a full coverage product.

8. Maybelline Fit me the Foundation

The Tone and texture of the foundation is formulated for the ultimate natural fit. It evens out the skin tone and conceals flaws and blemishes. The coverage of this foundation is medium and can be built up. This doesn’t look cakey even if built up for more coverage. It is non comedogenic and suits all skin types. Since it is oil free, it does not clog pores making it a perfect one for oily skin. It is dermatologically tested and has a full on matte finish. It is easy to apply and blend and stays put for 6+ hours.

9. Kryolan TV Paint Stick

It is a stick foundation for kryolan. And it is used by almost all the Tv artists everywhere. This foundation is very thick in texture and takes a little time in blending. The coverage of the foundation is extremely good and provides a medium to full high definition coverage. It photographs beautifully without leaving any flashbacks. It is good for people with dry skin while oily skin people may find it heavy on the skin. Since the consistency is thick, it may clog pores and cause breakouts. It stays for good 7 hours. It is a must that you use a heavy duty moisturiser beneath it.

10. Mac Pro Long Wear Foundation

The Mac Pro Longwear is a liquid foundation. The finish is neither dewy nor matte but gives more of a satiny finish .It offers medium-to-full coverage on all skin types. It actually stay for more than 8 hours in almost all harsh conditions. This foundation is good for all skin types. So if you have oily or dry skin, it doesn’t really matter. It has a good resistance against sweat and humidity making it perfect for bridal makeup. It can end up looking cakey on your face if you are don’t use a proper moisturizer before the application .This longwear foundation from Mac comes without any spf, that means it is oil free and photographs well.

The Lakme 9 To 5 Mousse Foundation

The Lakme 9 To 5 Mousse Foundation blends seamlessly into the skin and is extremely lightweight. It stays put all day long and gives a matte finish. Being beautifully packaged in a tube like bottle, it is very travel-friendly and convenient to use. It is available in four shades and a great choice for bridal makeup as it stays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It requires no touch-ups and gives that natural and subtle look.

Pros

1. It is very lightweight on the skin and blends seamlessly.
2. It stays on for long hours and gives a matte finish.
3. It gives a medium coverage with an even finish

Cons

1. Limited shade range

2. Lakme Eyekonic kajal

The texture of the kajal is smooth and creamy. It is does not melt like other kajals. It offers good pigmentation and does not require layering of the product several times. It provides good color pay off in a single swipe and layering it twice provides full color intensity. Since it is creamy, it glides easily on the eyes without any difficulty. It is smudge-free and waterproof. It is safe for sensitive eyes and dermatologically tested. It definitely stays for more than 10 hours.

Pros

1. Long-lasting
2. Smudge free and waterproof
3. Dermatologically tested.

Cons

1. No ingredients listed

3.Lakme 9 to 5 liquid matte mousse lipstick

This 9 to 5 lip color has a matte, more like powder matte finish. It is not very drying and unbearably matte, but has a comfortable matte finish. The lip color is so creamy and mousy, so it looks natural on the lips. The texture of this lip color is mousse like and goes on very light. The formula of this lipcolor is truly weightless. Make sure your lips are well exfoliated before application to prevent the fine lines peeking through. The  Color remains on the lips for a good 4+ hours and the staying power depends a lot on the food and fluid intake. It survives light snacks and gets removed from the inner rim of the lips when you have heavy and oily meals.

Pros

1. Beautiful rose gold packaging.
2. Beautiful as a blush color and will suit everyone.
3. Rich and intense pigmentation.
4. Mousse-like texture and spreads well.
5. Powder matte and comfortable finish.

Cons

1. May look cakey if over applied.
2. Little on the drier side.
3. Slightly pricey.
4. Not transfer proof
5. Staying power is less

4.Lakme Blur Perfect Primer

Lakme Absolute Blur Perfect Makeup Primer has a mousse-like texture. It spreads very easily and feels very lightweight on the skin. The consistency almost matches with Lakme 9 to 5 weightless mousse foundation. It has a slight pink undertone to it that helps to brighten up the skin. It’s feather light texture blends effortlessly on the skin and gives the smooth and even base for the makeup. It does a nice job in filling the pores and makes the face very smooth and bright. It holds the makeup in place for good 6-7 hours. It hydrates oily skin and there is no need of using a moisturizer underneath. People who have dry skin need to apply moisturizer before applying this primer.

Pros

1. It feels very lightweight on the skin and hydrating
2. It is one of the best and the cheapest makeup primer available.
3. It doesn’t cause any breakout to oily and acne prone skin
4. The makeup stays put for 6-7 hours with this makeup primer.

Cons

1. it is not suitable for people with dry skin.

5.Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Powder Foundation

The texture is very smooth, creamy and silky. It blends so effortlessly and gives a good coverage. It doesn’t leave a white cast and gives a matte finish. It is quite pigmented and works well especially for oily skin. It lasts a good 4-5 hours which needs a touch-up. It does not cover all the imperfections fully. You still need a concealer beneath it. It looks cakey on dry skin and definitely needs a moisturiser under it.

Pros

1. Beautiful rose gold packaging.
2. One product with 3 benefits, primer, foundation and compact.
3. Gives a matte finish and stays for a good 4-5 hours.
4. Travel-friendly
5. Blends easily and feels very comfortable on the skin.
6. Available in 6 shades.
7. Can be used dry as well as wet.

Cons

1. No SPF.
2. Does not lasts for 9 to 5 (8 hours)
3. Dry skinned beauties need a moisturizer before applying this product.
4. Doesn’t cover up blemishes.

6.Lakme Eyeconic Curling Mascara

 

This mascara is intense, has a lightweight formula. It has a super precise curl brush which makes it easy to apply. It curls and adds volume to each and every lash. It is enriched with panthenol, and it helps in softening your  and conditioning the lashes at the same time. It adds volume and length to the lashes with every stroke and makes the entire look beautiful.

Pros

1. It has an extremely lightweight texture.
2. It doesn’t let the lashes look clumpy and heavy.
3. It is infused with panthenol which retains the shine of the eyelashes.
4. It adds definition and volume to the lashes making them look voluminous.

Cons

1. It takes longer to dry on the eyelashes.

Lakme Rose Face Powder

The texture of this face powder is very smooth and silky. The powder glides on the face easily on most areas but not so effortlessly.

This Lakme Rose Loose Powder has very light to medium coverage. It is used to just give a touch up in case of emergencies or when you are in a hurry. It keeps oiliness at giving a matte finish for few hours easily if not whole day. It comes in only 2 shades, one with a soft yellow pink tint and soft pink with dark pink tint.

PROS

1. Very affordable
2. Has a silky smooth texture.
3. Comes with sunscreen
4. Great for oily skin, giving matte finish.
5. Adds nice radiant glow to skin and keeps skin oil free for hours. .
6. Easily available everywhere. .

CONS

1. Not travel friendly
2. Not for heavy or buildable coverage and dry skin beauties
3. Comes only in 2 shades.

8.Lakme Absolute illuminating Eyeshadow

The pigmentation of the eyeshadow shades is good. The color pay is good especially the matte ones are not chalky and less pigmented.

The texture of this eyeshadow is very soft and smooth. It helps to pick up the product really well and less fallout. Blending the color is extremely easy with a good blending brush. There are ones which are less pigmented and they can be built up with layering. It does not crease and fade with a primer underneath. The staying power is pretty good for 4hrs without any base or primer underneath. With primer, the eyeshadows last much longer on the eyelids.

Pros

1. Well packaged and great for travelling.
2. Easy to blend and work with
3. Great for all skin tones.
4. The texture is smooth and creamy
5. Each palette is well curated
6. Good balance of shimmer, satin and matte shades.
7. The pigmentation is good. (Except for few)
8. Less chalky and less fallouts.
9. Good staying power of 4-5hrs.

Cons

1. Pigmentation could have been better without primer.
2. Slightly pricey for 6 shades.

Lakme Absolute Stylist Gel Nail polish

It is a bit more thicker and application is pretty easy with no bubbles. The finish is very glossy but not so impressive. Since the nail polish is thick, it takes time to dry .The Glossy effect lasts for 3-4 daysand then it becomes dull and chips off. The brush is quite large and application becomes very easy. The nail polish is opaque and in just one coat gives a good color payoff and glossiness.

Pros

1.  The packaging is good and the brush is big which makes application a bit easy.
2. Gives a glossy finish for 3-4 days and then they look like normal polishes.
3. Goes opaque in just one coat.
4. Chipping is comparatively less.

Cons

1.Pricey

2.Gloss is not so impressive

Lakme 9 to 5 Lip Liner

This is an amazing lip liner. It gives precise definition to the lips, while making your lipstick last long. It gives a satin finish and glides beautifully on the lips. It has an extremely good color pay off.

Pros

1. It has good color pay off
2. Makes the lipstick last long
3. Gives a satin finish

Cons

1. Dries out the lips if not moisturised.

 

 

 

Beauty oils and facial serums are becoming a must have product in a woman’s daily skin care regime. And, if you are a bride-to-be, then it becomes an essential one.  We have a misconception that oil shouldn’t be used on the face. But, facial oils are so beneficial to the skin. It has various properties and there are many brands coming out with their own facial oil/serum. Below are some of the best facial oil/serum which works wonder and does what it claims.

Indulgeo facial oil

This luxurious Rose Gold Oil is infused with real 24k gold flakes. It provides the skin with a healthy natural and a radiant glow. It is a lightweight moisturizer with added benefits of anti ageing for all skin types. It can be used as a daily moisturizer, to keep the skin healthy and hydrated. This product helps in reducing the appearance of fine lines, hyperpigmentation and the vitamin C in it helps firm and tighten the skin. This oil is well suited for oily skin but even dry skin people can try it out.

Kiehls Midnight Recovery Oil

This is a daily skin reviving concentrate. It helps in keeping the skin radiant and looking youthful.. The Midnight Recovery Concentrate from kiehls is super nourishing and absorbs into the skin in a sec. It is a powerful blend of naturally-derived oils like the ginger root, sunflower, and tamanu and provides antioxidant protection. It nourishes the skin and also helps in drying out the acne overnight.

The body shop oils of life

The Oils of Life comes in a copper coloured transparent glass bottle, and a black dropper pipette. The lightly coloured oil contains an infusion of three seed oils namely Black cumin seed oil from Egypt, camellia seed oil from China and rosehip seed oil from Chile. These oils are known for their revitalising and repairing properties on skin. It is blended with essential oils to create a lightweight oil to add radiance and replenish moisture to the skin on a daily basis. It is made from 99% natural oils and this formula melts into the  skin leaving a non-sticky and a glowy finish.

Estee lauder Advanced night repair serum

This serum comes in a dark coloured jar with a dropper/pipette on top This ensures that the antioxidants and good stuffs in it does not get oxidized due to light. It has concentrated skin loving antioxidants and vitamins to repair and rejuvenate the skin. It is suitable for all skin types-specially targeted towards 25+ skins as it has anti-ageing benefits.The serum is beige white in color and is sticky and runny in texture. It glides on smoothly to the skin and spreads easily. It gives an extremely sticky feeling after application. It is very moisturising and gives a radiant glow. It keeps the skin healthy and hydrated for a long time.

Plum Grape Seed & Sea Buckthorn Glow Restore Face Oils Blend

This oil is a blend of 10 essential oils. It is 100% natural and contails no mineral oil, no parabens, and no SLS. It gives a very subtle glow which lasts for the whole day. It has no side effects and does not irritate sensitive skin. It is well suited for only dry skin and on the oily skin, it feels very greasy. This unique combination combats skin dryness and restores the natural glow to the skin. It is formulated to fight the oxidative damage, replenish lost nutients and prevents the trans epidermal water loss from the skin.

Juicy chemistry day and night serum

The argan and rose day serum from juicy chemistry is a 100%veg, handmade, freshmly made serum with no animal testing, no parabens, no fragrance oils and no usda certified oils. This oil works by penetrating deep into the skin and rejuvenates to give a healthy glow. The serum is a transparent and smooth oil. It blends very easily and sinks into the skin. It has natural spf and keeps the skin well hydrating. The brand is cruelty free and preservative free.

Their cell construction serum is a night serum is a blend of essential oils like antioxidant rich helichrysum and rose hip oil. It helps in fighting pigmentation, sun damage, fine lines and other signs of ageing.

Bobbi Brown Skin Clarifier

It is a yellow coloured oil and works gradually on the skin. It ia a skin clarifying treatment. It helps balancing the oil secretion in the skin. It clarifies and soothes pores and heps in maintain a healthy skin. It can also be used by sensitive skin people.

Mac Prep n Prime BB cream

The formula used is rich and creamy. Unlike other primers, this does not give coverage. It is very sheer, little shimmery and very light product. The primer blends in very well with the skin. It is so light that it helps the makeup to stay in place.  The best part about this bb cream is that you only need a small amount for your entire face. It hides small pigmentation and scars and keeps the skin moisturized and shiny during the whole day.

Price: 2350/-

Smashbox Camera-ready bb cream

This bb cream is a product of five benefits in one tube. It gives light coverage and blurs skin imperfections to some extent. The skin looks natural and not mask-like. It has a broad spectrum of SPF 35. It is easy to use and blends well. It is on the expensive side and does not suit for very dry skin. But can manage to wear a moisturizer under it. It lasts for about 6-7 hours.

Price: 2650/-

Bobbi Brown BB cream

This bb cream has water attracting molecules which work to boost hydration and light reflective pearls that brighten and even out the skin tone. It also has Argirile peptide which is “botox in a jar” which helps in minimizing the pores. It blends well with skin and hides minor imperfections and pores. It also has SPF 35 which protects the skin from the harmful rays of the sun.

Price: 3850/-

Loreal True match BB cream

This bb cream makes the skin look brighter. It has a high spectrum of spf 35. It gives a semi matte and a glowing finish. It looks very natural and very light on the skin. It does not break out the skin and gives enough hydration for combo skin. It has a decent staying power and blends so beautifully on the skin. It gives a white cast if you pick up a wrong shade. It may suit combo skin but not oily skin.

Price:  670/-

Clinique Anti Blemish Solution BB cream

It is a great BB cream for oily skin. It gives good coverage and enough hydration.  It gives a semi-matte finish and with finishing powder on top gives a good matte finish. It stays on the skin for a good 12 hours. It comes in 3 different shades. The fragrance-free and oil free formula of the bb cream does not aggravate the sensitive skin and keeps pimples at bay to an extent.

Price: 3270/-

Lakme 9 to 5 CC cream

The texture of this cream is thick and blends well. It evens out the complexion and helps to hide minor blemishes and dark circles. It has an spf of 30 & PA++. It stays for 5-6 hours. It has s fruity citrusy fragrance which is not too overpowering.  It gives a sheer to medium coverage. It suits majority of the Indian skin tones but only with yellow undertones. It does not suit people with pink undertones. It is very affordable and inexpensive.

Price: 99/-

The Body Shop All in One BB cream

The texture of this bb cream is liquidy. It works well for people with dry skin as it gives a smooth and a hydrated look. The staying power of this bb cream is good for about 4-5 hours. It gives a medium coverage and evens out the skin. It can be used as a daily wear and not recommended for parties and functions. It does not suit oily skin and might break out. It is on the pricier side for a bb cream.

Price: 1445/-

Ponds BB cream

This bb cream has a thick and creamy texture and it’s easy to blend. It looks natural and gives a weightless finish. It is easy to use and blend. It gives a healthy glow to the face and comes with a spf 30. It gives a medium coverage and hides minor imperfections, acne scars and redness. It is long-lasting and does not clog the pores. It is very inexpensive and is available easily. It suits only for people with oily skin. For dry and very dry skin, even a moisturizer underneath won’t work.

Price: 300/-

Colorbar Perfect Match BB cream

This BB cream is known for its hydrating properties. It is paraben free and gives light coverage. It is a perfect blend of make-up and skin care product. The consistency of this BB cream is neither too runny nor too thick. It is something in between. It gives a matte finish on oily skin and on dry skin, definitely needs a moisturizer beneath it. It blends evenly without any patchiness and evens out the skin tone in a natural way. It is affordable and easily available in all colorbar stores and online as well.

Price: 599/-

Garnier BB cream

It has a creamy , but slightly runny in consistency. It has a very sheer coverage. It gives a nice glory and dewy finish to the skin. This BB cream is meant for dry skin and oily skin people may find it very oily.  It has a SPF of 24 PA++. It is more of a tinted moisturizer than a BB cream. It blends well and need only a pea size for the whole face. It is budget friendly and easily available. It is dermatological tested and feels very light on the skin. It comes only in one shade and doesn’t conceal blemishes and spots.

Price: 165/-

 

1. Avene – Very high protection Emulsion SPF 50+

It comes with a very high spf of 50+ UVA. It is paraben free, non comedogenic and hypoallergenic. The presence of thermal spring water soothes and calms irritated skin. It has a milky texture and white in in color. It is super light weight on skin and spreads easily. It is perfect for both oily and dry skin. It is safe for sensitive skin also. It gives a satiny finish to the skin and does not feel greasy.  It protects the skin against UVA and UVB rays which is good for the summers. It has a mattifying effect on the skin.

2. Lotus Herbals Safe Sun UV Screen Matte Gel with SPF50

It is a gel-based sunscreen which comes with spf 50. It has a gel-based texture which seeps and gets absorbed into the skin easily. It gives a matte finish and is good for oily skin. It is very lightweight and gives a cooling effect t the skin. It is safe for sensitive skin as it does not breakout. It has a non-sticky formula and controls the oil secretion without drying out the skin. It also acts as a make up by making the skin smooth and prepped for makeup. It is not a tinted sunscreen and does not give any coverage.

3. Kiehl’s – Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++

It is a mineral based anti-wrinkle sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++. It is a perfect sunscreen for sensitive and acne prone skin. It is infused with anti-oxidant vitamin E which helps to fight the effects of damaging free radicals. It is chemical, paraben, and fragrance-free.

4. Plum Chamomile & White Tea Sheer Matte Day Cream SPF50

It is a day cream with spf 50. It is white in colour and has a thick and creamy texture. It is a moisturiser cum a sunscreen. It spreads evenly and gets completely absorbed into the skin. It gives a perfect matte finish and suitable for oily skin. It does not cause any breakout and safe for sensitive skin. It is free from parabens, SLS, phthalate and 100% vegan. It is ideal to use for both men and women. It is suitable only for oily skin and combination skin.

5. Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+

It is a product which is stabilized with helioplex technology that provides superior balance and broad-spectrum protection against skin aging and UVA rays and Burning UVB rays. It is waterproof, sweatproof, paraben free and oil free. It is non-comedogenic and does not cause breakouts. It is thin in texture and gets absorbed into the skin easily. It can be used on both the face and the body. It is suitable for all skin types and also safe for sensitive skin. It doesn’t give a white cast on the face and doesn’t feel greasy at all.

6. Bioderma Photoderm Max Aquafluide SPF 50+

This sunscreen comes in a runny texture. It is white in colour and will leave a white patch if not blended properly. It suits only normal to dry skin and people with oily skin will feel greasy and oily after applying it. It comes with a spectrum of SPF 50 and is safe for sensitive skin. This sunscreen provides real internal protection. This exclusive patent preserves the skin’s immunity during the sun exposure.

7. Kama Ayurveda Natural Sun Protection SPF-21

This sunscreen from akam Ayurveda is a daily sunscreen which comes with an spf of 21. It is a gentle and lightweight formula and has a citrusy fragrance. It is loaded with natural ingredients like the essential oils of ginger, lime, and nutmeg. It also contains olive oil and nourishing shea butter. The formula is 99.3% natural. Its formula is non-comedogenic and well suited for acne prone and sensitive skin. It is even safe for children above 3 years of age. This gives a white cast when applied but that disappears after some time.

8. The Body Shop Vitamin C sunscreen

This cream has a creamy texture. It applies well and blends well. It gives a slight tingling sensation for some. It does not leave any white cast on the skin. It comes with SPF of 30, so not suitable for heavy duty sun protection. It does not irritate the skin and cause break out. It gives a radiant glow to the skin and moisturizes the skin.

9. Clinique – SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid For Face

It is a 100% mineral sunscreen and it is a lightweight formulation. It comes with a high spectrum of spf 50. It is very light on the skin and doesn’t leave any residue. It does not clog the pores and hence safe for even sensitive skin. It doesn’t leave a white cast on the face and gives a natural and a healthy glow. It is very hydrating and hence suitable for dry skin too.

10. Biotique Bio Carrot 40+ SPF UVA-UVB Sunscreen Ultra Soothing Face Lotion

It is named a lotion but has a creamy texture. It is pure white in color but does not leave a white cast. It blends into the skin easily and suited for normal to dry skin. It may feel heavy on the oily skin. It comes with an SPF of 40 and works as a moisturizer cum sunscreen. It is preservative free and has a nourishing organic formula.

Every bride dreams about her wedding and the way she would flaunt her attire and makeup. If you are a soon to be bride and want to look your best on your wedding day, then you have hit the right place. This time we will help you deal with stretch marks, like the way we helped you keep fit.

1. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is the most effective and affordable home remedies for many of the skin problems. For treating stretch marks, simply take the gel from the aloe vera plant, apply it on the affected area and wash it after 10 to 15 mins. For best results, use it both morning and evening.

 2. Lemon Juice

Lemon is high in acidic content and helps to reduce the stretch marks. Cut the lemon into slices, apply it directly and leave it on your skin for 10 minutes. then rinse off with warm water and moisturize well. This can also be mixed with cucumber juice as cucumber has a soothing effect and leaves your skin feeling fresh and nourished.

 3. Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is popularly known for its smoothening and hydrating effect on the skin. It helps in repairing and rejuvenating the skin and thus helps in healing stretch marks too. Apply this directly on to the affected area both morning and night to get best results.

 4. Sugar Scrub

Sugar is known as a natural exfoliant. It helps in getting rid of dead cells and rejuvenating the skin. it also helps in increasing the skin’s healing capacity. mix some raw sugar with a small amount of almond oil and lemon juice and apply it directly on your skin and massage well for about 8-10 minutes. wash it off with warm water and moisturize as usual. To get good results use every day before the shower for about a month at least.

 5. Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E oil is one product that works wonders on hair care and skin. It helps in reducing skin damage and prevents aging. It also helps in healing scars and stretch marks. extract the oil out of a few vitamin e capsules, massage the oil directly onto the skin. It can also be mixed with aloe vera gel or coconut oil. to start seeing the results in no time, make sure to do it every day.

1.Maybelline New York The Blushed Nudes Palette

 This shimmery eyeshadow palette is what you need for that subtle elegant eye makeup. This palette has got all that shades that you will be needing for that sexy smokey eye look or elegant pink eye makeup. You’ll simply love it because of the shade selection.

2. Lakme Absolute Illuminating Eye Shadow Palette – French Rose

 This eyeshadow pallet from Lakme is just perfect. Not too loud, not too subtle. From mauves and pinks to browns, it has got all that needed to mesmerise your guests on your wedding. The shades in this palette can complement any wedding attire.

3. NYX Dream Catcher Palette

 This eyeshadow NYX is just a dream. A gorgeous mixture of metallic and matte shades is sure to give you a dreamy look on your wedding. Cheers to the endless makeup look that you can create from this palette.

 4. M.A.C Mineralize Eye Shadow X4

 Any mac product is not a beauty investment but a dream come true. This palette comes with four gorgeous warm shades to give that royal and sophisticated makeup look on your wedding day.

 5. Makeup Revolution Iconic 3 Redemption Eyeshadow Palette

This palette by MUR is a mix of shimmery, matte and satin shades. Makeup revolution eyeshadow palettes have been the talk of the town in makeup world because of its similarities with some of the high-end eyeshadow palettes. This palette is perfect to create any makeup from smokey eyes to dramatic eyes.

6. Huda Beauty desert dusk palette

This palette by Huda beauty took the makeup world by a stop. The shades in this palette are so pigmented, buttery smooth and stay longer to give you that dramatic bridal look for your wedding. This one palette is a must have if you like glitters and shimmers in your eye makeup.