Best Makeup Look for Engagement: Simple, Elegant and Glamorous Ideas

When getting engaged everyone is going to get super excited, shout ‘hand dikhao!’ and all of your friends will whip out their 50 phones! You’ll then be taking photos non-stop until the last person leaves so your makeup needs to be long-lasting, withstand flash and lots of hugging!

If you are confused about which look to choose, here are some simple, elegant and glamorous engagement makeup ideas to help you find the right style.

There really isn’t a ‘right’ look – some brides will want to look natural with their skin showing, others will want huge eyes and lashes and won’t mind being obvious. Here are a few options to consider:

Before you pick a look

Firstly consider what you’ll be wearing. If you have a heavy zardozi lehenga with a large necklace then you’ll likely opt for a more natural eye look. If you are wearing something plain like a pastel saree or a simple gown then your face can be a bit more dramatic.

Consider what time of day it is. If it’s during the day then you’ll want a light base as daylight can be harsh. If it’s in the evening then you’ll be in a warm and dim hall so you can make your makeup more shimmery and defined.

If you have oily skin then you’ll want to make sure your base is matt and long-lasting. If you have dry skin then make sure you moisturise properly.

Also consider how comfortable you’ll be. If you’ve never worn fake lashes before then this probably isn’t the day to try them out as they can cause itching.

Look 1: Soft and natural

This is perfect for a bride who wants to look like themselves but on their best day ever.

Use a lightweight base or skin tint and apply some concealer underneath your eyes and any spots. Apply some cream blush in a peach or soft pink shade using a sponge. This will give you a nice flush of colour.

Use a champagne or light brown eye shadow. Apply a thin line of kajal and some mascara. Finish with a rose nude lip.

This look looks great with pastels, during the day and for smaller events.

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Look 2: Classic and polished

This is where most brides end up. It looks great in photographs and doesn’t look like a huge change.

Use a medium coverage base and lightly set it. Apply some subtle contour and a soft highlight. Avoid making this too heavy as contour tends to go muddy in flash photography. Use warm tones on your eyes such as bronze, rose gold, peach or copper. Apply some smoky liner on the outer corners. Use a clean wing or smudged brown liner. Use a rose, berry, brick or soft red lipstick. Satin will look better than a flat matte.

This looks great with a silk saree, jewel tones, traditional lehengas and most evening events.

Look 3: Full glam

If you want people to stop chatting when you enter then this is the look for you!

Make sure you have a good base. This look will have the most layers so you’ll want to make sure you have a full coverage. Apply some proper makeup prep and set your makeup with setting powder. Apply some contour, a bold highlight and a coloured blush. Apply some shimmer or glitter to your lids. Use a clean wing. Apply some lashes and define your waterline. Use a deep red or wine lipstick. If you want to keep your eyes as the main feature then use a glossy nude.

You’ll want to make sure you have one standout feature. Either big eyes and a more natural lip or a bold lip and clean eyes. Usually having both too bold can look heavy.

This look looks great with gowns, bright or dark outfits and cocktail engagements.

Shades that rarely go wrong

Peach, coral and soft pinks will look great on almost any skin tone. Bronze, gold and champagne eye shadows will look great in photographs on pale, medium and dark skin tones. Berry, rose and brick lipsticks look great during the day and in the evening.

Red is a classic colour but depends on your undertones. Reds with a blue tone will look amazing on pale skin tones. Reds with an orange tone often look better on warmer skin tones. If you are unsure then try a couple of different ones in natural light. Take a photo of them in flash to see how they look. Your camera will show you how they really look.

Making it last

Engagements can be long so it definitely helps to plan.

Apply some moisturiser and use a suitable primer. Apply your makeup in thin layers and blend down your neck. Apply some powder to any oily areas. Use a waterproof liner and mascara as you’ll be emotional! Finally spritz some setting spray. Give your lipstick, compact and a few tissues to a friend or sister so they can be close by.

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Small things that show up in photos

Your hands will be in half of the photos so make sure you moisturise and get your nails done. Make sure your makeup matches on your neck, chest and arms. If your blouse/gown shows your collarbones then applying some bronzer or shimmer will look lovely.

Do a trial

If you’re hiring an artist then book a trial 2 weeks in advance. Bring along a picture of what you’ll be wearing, what jewellery you’ll be wearing and a few reference looks. Wear your makeup for a few hours and take some daylight and flash photos. Note what has faded or creased.

If you’re doing your own makeup then do a full run through. It’s so much better to find out your eyeliner runs than in front of 200 people!

Do you need a professional?

If your event will be heavily photographed or filmed then it’s worth getting a good makeup artist in Meerut. They’ll know what will look good on your skin and outfit.

However it’s not essential. If you love makeup and are experienced then you can create a beautiful look at home with proper makeup prep.

Mistakes to skip

• Try a completely new look for the first time.
• Use a too pale foundation as it will look ghostly in flash.
• Use too much powder as it will look chalky in photos.
• Don’t prep your skin.
• Go with a trend that doesn’t match your outfit/face.
• Don’t match your neck/body.

Final thoughts

The best engagement makeup in Meerut is one that you forget about halfway through the evening as you’re having so much fun. Choose a look that matches your outfit and how comfortable you’ll be. Make sure you take care of your skin, do a trial and have some essentials to touch up. After that it’s your day!