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After a successful makeup trial, you'll have your wedding beauty look nailed down to the exact shade of lipstick. But has your bridal party started thinking of bridesmaid makeup ideas that they may want to rock down the aisle? Dress fittings and bachelorette party planning aren’t the only things on a bridesmaid’s to-do list, you know.
From that low-key, no-makeup-makeup vibe to glamorous eyeshadow looks that use every shade in the palette, these bridesmaid makeup ideas are sure to complement a wide range of personal styles and wedding themes. Best of all, they’ll all let your best friends’ natural beauty shine on through.
If the bridal party plans to have their makeup done by professionals, it’s best for everyone to have a photo reference of how they would like their makeup done to speed the process along. Similarly, if everyone is taking charge of their own big-day beauty, it’s helpful to have a makeup look to mimic.
We’ve pulled together an array of super stunning bridesmaid makeup ideas for you and your besties to peruse.
Fresh-Faced Beauty
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Mel Barlow; Event Planning by Carole Grogan of Bright Blue Events; Makeup by Megan Lombardi & Megan Mortenson; Bridesmaid Dress by Reformation
This beauty is simply effervescent! While most brides and bridesmaids choose a full-coverage foundation for the big day, a CC-cream will allow you to show off your freckles and natural glow, while offering more color-correcting properties and coverage than a tinted moisturizer. Then, after laying down your base, use a rosy cheek tint to bring out that beautiful flush.
Smoked-Out Liner
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@_phillipjohn_ of The Portos; Beauty by Miss Harlequin Makeup & Hair
Check out that sultry, smoked-out liner on this bridesmaid! A soft kohl liner and of course a bit of blending will help you mimic this lusty look.
Charcoal Shadow and a Nude Lip
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James x Schulze; Event Planning by Aimee Monihan of Mountain Occasions; Hair & Makeup by Full Circle Aspen; Bridesmaid Dresses by Raw Mango; Floral Design by Rishi Patel of HMR Designs
A nude or neutral lipstick is a match made in heaven to charcoal-hued shadows. The effect is glamorous, without looking too done-up.
Gold-to-Black Transition
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JAYlim Studio; Beauty by Eva Gerapetritis
The seamless transition of these eyeshadow hues is simply stunning. While the darker outer corners are moody and alluring, the flecks of gold catch the light beautifully.
Nude Smoky Eye
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Beauty by Hannah Elisabeth Beauty
Smoky blending techniques don’t have to be limited to basic black shadows. We love the dimension these nude hues bring to the smoky eye look.
Gorgeous Rose Gold
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Gavin Cato; Beauty by Michelle Cato
Rose gold is a universally flattering shade that’ll complement a wide range of skin tones and bridesmaid dress colors. Plus, it looks equally gorgeous on the eyes, as a highlighter or blush, and on the lips.
Luxe Lashes
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Holtz Wedding Photography; Beauty by Eva Gerapetritis & Boho Hair Salon
Even if you don’t normally wear falsies, they’re often recommended to brides and bridesmaids as they’ll make your eyes pop in wedding photos. This bridesmaid’s look is all about the lashes, as she chose an extra-thick set of flirty falsies.
Luminous Highlight
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A swipe of a light-reflecting highlighter on your cheekbones will brighten up the whole face. Need proof? Look no further than these gorgeous, radiant bridesmaids. If you’re doing your makeup yourself, opt for a cream highlighter for an all-day glow, being sure to use a blending sponge to keep it looking natural.
Super-Sharp Eyeliner
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Treebird Photography; Hair by Candice Cuardos; Makeup by Lauren Leitzke; Bridesmaid Dresses by Fame and Partners, Nasty Gal & Asos
The sharpness of these bombshells' eyeliner, coupled with their vampy lip colors, keeps the overall vintage vibe of their makeup and looks oh-so-pretty. If you’re a novice with the eyeliner, an ultra-fine felt-tip eyeliner pen will have you mastering the look in no time.
A Red Lip
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This classic shade can turn any bridesmaid into an Old Hollywood starlet! Plus, a red lip looks lovely with nearly any color dress. For instance, paired with a black gown, scarlet-hued lipstick is pure glamour, while a poppy red looks romantic next to a pretty-in-pink frock, like the one this ‘maid is rocking.
Creamy Shadows
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Holtz Wedding Photography; Beauty by Marlena Makeup Artistry & Boho Hair Salon
Cream eyeshadow, as opposed to the classic pressed powder formula, can give lids a glossy appearance that’s especially gorgeous for summer weddings. Just be sure to use an eyeshadow primer to keep the cream from settling into your crease as the day wears on.
Winged Liner
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Jason Bihler Photography; Beauty by Canaan James
We’ll forever be fans of fabulous, flicked eyeliner, akin to the look this beauty is donning. The blended brown shadows add just the right amount of drama.
Sunshine Sheen
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Beauty by Hannah Elisabeth Beauty
Check out this golden goddess! Her light-reflecting golden eyeshadow and glossy lip shine brightens up her entire complexion and is bound to pop in wedding photos.
Moody, Fall Makeup
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Beauty by La Belle Visage
But what about fall and winter weddings, you ask? While a more muted palette is suitable no matter the wedding theme or season, bolder, deeper colors and metallic formulas are a perfect match for fall and winter weddings. The amethyst-inspired purple tones in this bridesmaid's look are an unexpected touch.
Subtle Contour
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David Salim; Event Planning by Design Anarchy Studio; Hair & Makeup by Lala Barbie & Marcela Bantea
Kim K, eat your heart out. We love how subtle this beauty’s cheekbone contour is. While it still expertly shapes the face, the light touch allows her natural glow to take center stage.
Go for Gold
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Janelle Elise; Beauty by Nashville Wedding Stylist
This luxe look takes the (wedding) cake: The intensely metallic shadows here create a glitzy, golden haze, while the warm brown drifting along the outer corners add dramatic dimension. A high-shine mauve lip color is the perfect finishing touch.
Soften That Smolder
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Kristen Curette; Hair by Graciela Saldivar; Makeup by Paloma Garcia
To soften deeper eyeshadow shades, keep the rest of the face neutral. A peachy-pink lip brings a delicate touch to the warm, smoked-out shades adorning this bridesmaid's peepers.
No-Makeup Makeup
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Kadeem Johnson, Dar Es Salaam Riser
Some bridesmaids opt to avoid bold makeup choices that could potentially pull attention away from the bride (impossible if you ask us!). But regardless, the no-makeup makeup look is one that works for countless styles, seasons, and wedding themes. Incorporate elements like the healthy lit-from-within glow, a pretty posy lip color, and defined lashes for a naturally beautiful look.
Velvety Lipstick
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While we love glossy lips, matte lipsticks—like this ‘maid’s earth-toned lip—are an excellent choice for bridesmaids as they typically have a stronger staying power than their high-shine counterparts. Just be sure to moisturize lips before applying to ensure that the color doesn’t dry, feather, or flake.
Monochromatic Makeup
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Love Is My Favorite Color; Event Planning by A Very Beloved Wedding
To complement their blush tulle bridesmaid dresses, this bridal party chose a similarly rosy monochromatic makeup look. This trendy technique keeps the eye, cheek, and lip makeup shades all in the same color family and is often rocked by celebs and bridesmaids, alike.
Muted Shadows and Raspberry Lips
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Beauty by Vanity Belle
We’re loving this chic contrast: The muted, neutral eye makeup is a comely companion to those just-bitten, raspberry-colored lips.
Glitter Bomb
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Asha Bailey Photography; Makeup & Hair by Jackie Romero
Shine on, bridesmaids! Fit for a glamorous ballroom wedding, this gorgeous, glittery eye makeup will have the entire bridal party looking radiant.
Double-Dose Liner and Extra-Long Lashes
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Kohl black liner along both the upper and bottom lashes can make peepers pop, as do extra-long lashes. To mimic this makeup, look to a lengthening mascara formula made to define—rather than thicken—and be sure to swipe on a primer beforehand to help those lashes reach new heights.
Brown-Hued Beauty
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Zach Harrison Photography; Beauty by Nashville Wedding Stylist
This makeup look has all the goods. From the range of shimmery and matte taupe shades that are adorning the lids, crease, and brow bone to the creamy neutral lip color, there’s a lot to love here—a perfect fit for a day filled with love!