India is a diversified country with various cultures and a rich heritage. The lifestyle and wedding styles followed by all cultures are different. As we all know, the Tamil community believes in simple living, which is very well reflected in their marriage rituals. The Tamil bride generally wears a bright-coloured sari with a jari border. Their colours are bright and vibrant, like red, green, yellow, etc. The eyes are highlighted the most, keeping the rest simple. The brides are generally loaded with gold jewellery and a waist lock- an ornament worn around the waist. It’s the signature mark of all Tamil brides.

So here is a small tutorial which will teach you how to do Tamil bride makeup.

How to Do Tamil Bridal Makeup:

Things Required:

• Face wash

•  A good moisturizer

• Concealer

• Eye shadow

• Eyeliner

• Lipstick

• Compact powder/ loose powder

• Primer

• Lip balm

• Mascara

• Kajal

• Lip gloss

• Lip liner

• Jasmine flowers

Step 1: Cleanup

A good face wash should cleanse away the impurities and dirt from the face. Pat your face dry with a towel. Follow it with a good toner.

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Step 2: Moisturising

Apply a good moisturizer according to the skin type so that the skin is hydrated and has no rough patches.

Step 3: Primer

A primer should be applied to the base for the makeup to stay for longer hours.

Step 4: Concealer

A well-branded concealer should be applied to hide dark patches and imperfections. It should be used around the eye for blemishes etc.

Step 5: Foundation

One should be very careful while choosing a good branded foundation. It should go with your skin tone. Generally, one should take a tone higher than the skin colour.

Tfoundationon should be applied in dots in a circular motion. One can use rosewater to blend the foundation with the skin.

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Step 6: Eye Makeup

Eye Shadow:

A golden shimmery or copper shimmery eye shadow should be chosen. A paler color should be chosen for the areas near the vicinity of the eyebrows. Use an eye shadow brush to blend it well. One line of eye shadow should also be applied to the lower lid.

Eye Liner:

A medium-thick eyeliner should be applied.

Kajal:

A medium-thick line of kajal should be applied. A waterproof and smudge-proof kajal should be chosen.

Mascara:

Two coats of good curling mascara should be applied.

Step 7: Blush

Natural blush shade with glitter should be chosen. Apply it to the cheekbones to highlight them well.

Step 8: Loose Powder/ Pressed Powder

Apply a little loose powder or pressed powder. Make sure you don’t apply it too much. Just dab a bit.

Step 9: Lipstick

Before applying lipstick, one must apply a good lip balm to keep your lips soft and hydrated. A lip liner should be applied. One should go for a subtle shade. Red or coral shades should be worn. Apply the lipstick using a lipstick brush. Gloss is optional. Use blotting paper to remove the excess lipstick.

Apply a coat of loose powder and then dab it wh blotting paper for the lipstick to last long.

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Step 10: Bindi

A Tamil bride wears a small shiny bindi.

Step 11:  Jasmine Flowers

The hair should be plaited traditionally and decorated with jasmine garlands.

Finally, the look is complete with stealing million hearts.

Use these tips for the makeup that gets the gorgeous look on, ah is a one-time affair woman’s life. The hair should be gathered and plaited traditionally and adorned with jasmine flowers to give that elegant look.