When it comes to makeup, modern brides are embracing innovative approaches fearlessly. They don’t shy away from multiple trials or seeking diverse references online, all in the quest for looks that will captivate on their big day.
Renowned celebrity makeup artist and stylist, Aishwarya Karayil, believes that a bride’s makeup should seamlessly blend with her identity, enhancing her features while preserving her innate beauty. In an open-hearted dialogue with Onmanorama, she unveils five bridal looks that hold a special place in her portfolio.

 Natural look

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This bride embraces a natural everyday appearance with subtle emphasis on her eyes. “I opt not to use kajal or eyeliner on her eyes, which imparts a lively appeal to her look. The makeup is designed with a matte finish,” explains Aishwarya.

An upbeat radiance

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This engagement makeup creates a luminous effect, with a particular emphasis on the eyes. The overall look is skillfully achieved by accentuating thick eyebrows, using a glossy lip shade, and complementing it with a brown lip liner.

Traditional with a twist

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This look prioritizes the bride’s facial features. The sparkling eye makeup and deep red lips harmonize exquisitely with her attire. Aishwarya mentioned, “We’ve preserved her natural skin tone, using only light foundation and subtle blush.”

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Indo-western look


For this bride, a makeup technique that achieves the popular ‘glass skin’ look has been employed. Complementing this, she wears a lighter-hued eye lens, precise eyeliner, and a warm brown lip color.