An unbidden zit, being ghosted by your make-up artist or getting stuck with the wrong shade of foundation: the uninvited guests at all weddings are last-minute blunders. So brides-to-be, despite the seasoned make-up artist, designer drape, devoted sangeet rehearsals and months of skincare leading up to the big day—know that faux pas are part and parcel of the wedding brigade and often, unavoidable.
Imagine this: you doll up for the function and excitedly make a grand entrance, but unfortunately, your make-up looks cakey and dampens your entire look. There are cracks in your foundation and the creases in your skin look more pronounced than ever - definitely not what you’d expect at your wedding. What’s worse? The make-up artist has already called it a day.
With Lakmé by your side, take every make-up roadblock in your stride and turn every wedding faux pas into a fashion statement.
If there was a list of pre-wedding nightmares, a stubborn red zit would probably sit right at the top. Whether it is stress leading up to the ceremonies or just a stroke of hard luck, a pimple may pop up at just about any time.
2) When zits pop up unannounced
1) Cakey make-up woes
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But, to help you plan, we at Vogue India spoke to real-life brides and rustled up a list of five common make-up blunders during the wedding festivities. To make things better, we collaborated with Lakmé to find easy fixes to last-minute faux pas — products that deserve to be at the front and centre of your make-up stash.
3) When you make skincare a stranger between ceremonies
The last thing you want is for the unforgiving rains to wreak havoc on your mesmeric wedding make-up. From foundation melting and trickling down your cheeks along with the blush to racoon eyes, the horrid humidity is an absolute killjoy.
4) Makeup meltdown during the rainy season
Whether it is taking off for an after-party post your haldi and then crashing without getting the make-up off or prepping late into the night for your grand sangeet performance, take it from a former bride — skincare often takes a backseat amidst the bustle of the festivities. What follows is puffy hangover eyes or neglected skin prying for attention through its clogged pores and rashes.
Brides have confessed that this is another unpleasant surprise they have witnessed on their wedding day. They were ghosted by their trusty make-up artists on the big day, left to fend for themselves.
5) When the make-up artist goes MIA
Lakmé Absolute Glow Primer is your last-minute ally! This will not just leave you with a flawless finish but will also give you an illuminating glow. Blessed with the goodness of glycerine and luminescent pearls, this product provides complete coverage and promises an incandescent radiance.
Elevate the glamour quotient despite the hangover eyes or puffy sleep-deprived lids with Lakmé Absolute Spotlight Eye Shadow Palette. Pick from 48 striking shimmers and intense mattes to create a striking illusion, and turn your faux pas into a flattering fashion statement.
Quit fretting about breakouts and ensure you have the right make-up tools by your side. We’d recommend Lakmé Absolute Skin Dew Serum Foundation, which is infused with the goodness of Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide. Available in 12 shades, this foundation is ideal for medium-high coverage that lasts up to 24 hours.
Next up, a celebratory make-up look is incomplete without Lakmé Absolute Facelift Palette which comes with a buildable blush, a cushion soft highlighter and a nourishing bronzer. This is the ultimate trifecta to conceal your zit and unleash the glowing, rose-kissed resplendence of your skin.
Save the day with Lakmé Absolute Lumi Cream—a non-greasy moisturiser with a hint of highlighter that instantly gives your skin a 3D glow. Finish this glossy look with a glamorous and bold combination of Lakmé Absolute Sheer Lip Mousse in the shade Pink Veil and the Lakmé Absolute Plump and Shine Lip Gloss in Pink Shine.
Get your bridesmaids’ squad to bring their A-game and doll you up for the big day — after all, the idyllic bridal look is only a few Lakmé products away. To start with, prep your skin with the Lakmé Absolute Skin Dew Serum Foundation—blessed with the goodness of Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide, this enriching foundation instantly enhances the skin texture. For a healthy glow enriched with Vitamin B3, use Lakmé Absolute Wet and Dry Compact. Further, opt for bold eyes with the brand’s Lakmé Absolute Explore Eyeshadow Palette and create a naturally sculpted look with Lakmé Absolute Facelift Palette (a trio of bronzer, blush and highlighter that never disappoints).
Click here to explore Lakmé’s complete product range and get ready to turn every potential wedding faux pas into a bedazzling fashion moment with Lakmé’s #FashionistasFix.
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Credits: Lakmé India
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