Beat the heat and shine like a Goddess in the bridal glow with these 7 makeup trends this summer.
Your big day is on the horizon and you have finalised your dream bridal lehenga and wedding jewellery? Let’s not forget another crucial part of your wedding look. Your bridal makeup!
Bridal beauty is evolving and makeup trends are all about the flawless fusion between natural beauty and creative expression. As much as no one wants to look overdone or cakey, everyone still wants to make an impression. Makeup in 2025 is all about finding that perfect balance between.
Summer weddings bring heat, humidity and the difficult job of looking for makeup that will last through all the rituals without melting on your dress. Well, let us make that difficult job easy for you. Team Wedding Affair has listed the 7 most popular makeup trends of 2025 that will be perfect for our beautiful summer brides. Keep reading to find more about these makeup trends.
Skinmalism for the Win
It’s no surprise that natural-looking makeup is still trending hot in bridal makeup. It’s everyone’s favourite because it not only lets the bride’s natural features shine but also lets her skin breathe. Fill your vanity with lightweight makeups that enhance your natural glow—serum-based foundation, hydrating concealer and a setting spray for the freshness.
Expert Tip: Opt for a gel-based primer that helps control oil and ensures that your makeup lasts through the scorching heat of summer. Skip heavy contouring. Instead, go for soft sculpting using cream-based products.
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The Dew Bride Glow
Matte bases are old news. The latest in bridal makeup trends 2025 is the dewy and glowy base. Get the bridal glow and enhance it with the right products for the dewy and radiant skin. Brides are now into hydrated and luminous skin that makes them look fresh and youthful during their ceremonies. The secret is the right skin prep. Start early with the hydrating sheet masks, illuminating primers and lightweight foundations.
Expert Tip: Use liquid or cream highlighters instead of powder-based ones to get a glass-like finish. Focus on the high points such as cheekbones, brow bones and the bridge of your nose.
The Monochrome Magic
You don’t need the whole colour palette to create the perfect bridal makeup look in 2025. In fact, this year’s bridal makeup trends are seeing a surge of monochrome looks, be it subtle natural makeup or upscale glam one. Try colours like soft peach, dusty rose, coffee brown or warm terracotta that suit your eyes, cheeks and lips.
Expert Tip: find a cream-tint that works for eyelids, lips and cheeks. It saves a lot of time and gives you an effortless, natural look easily.
The Fresh and Feathered Brows
Ditch the sharp arches over your eyes this year as feather brows are one of the hottest bridal makeup trends this year. With natural makeup taking the front seat, every bride is opting for brows that look less artificial and more naturally in shape. Forget about the heavy pomades and opt for tinted brow gel or a microblading pen that can create a soft and airy effect.
Expert Tip: Go for a spoolie to brush your brows upwards. Finish with setting them with a clear or tinted brow gel that leaves an effortless lifted look.
The Understated Glam Eyes
Subtle glamour is all in makeup trends for 2025 and we are here for it! Especially for a summer bride, going full glam can be a difficult task with all the humidity and sweat. Instead, opt for something softer that not only lets your skin breathe but also matches the mood of the season. Pastel shimmers, soft brown smokes, champagne eyes—choose one that matches your bridal outfit.
Expert Tip: Wear waterproof eyeshadow. Use shadow sticks or gel-based eyeshadows that fight humidity better. Pair with a thin winged eyeliner for the added drama.
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It’s your day. And your makeup should reflect who you are and how you feel on your big day. Be comfy, slay in style this summer! For more bridal fashion and beauty advice, follow Wedding Affair.
