The core bridesmaid beauty edit for your squad

Batman has Robin, Harvey has Donna, and brides have their bridesmaid squad with whom they share a rock-solid rapport that aptly rivals the multi-carat one on the finger. Avengers may assemble, but bridesmaids are the ensemble – from shopping sprees to fittings and Pinterest brainstorming sessions, they’re always there. Planning the bachelorette, tackling pre-wedding jitters, perfecting the grazing table for the bridal shower, hyping her up on the day of, punctuality in the face of pressure, content creation with the craziest BTS footage, zipping the dress, preparing a toast, and so much more. They’re the first ones to call and the last ones to leave. And that’s why they deserve princess treatment at the bare minimum. We’ve rounded up a list of maid in heaven beauty essentials for your true crew! 

RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream, ₹1,945 

This clinical retinol eye cream targets fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness, which promptly appear in the after-hours of post-party shenanigans. Blessed with stabilised retinol, the star ingredient here, it also boosts collagen production and by extension, battles dark circles. Your crew will stand by you when your outfit needs one last round of steam ironing, or when your palms are Mehendi-laden and you can’t adjust your dupatta. Meanwhile, make up for late nights and lost sleep with this cream that tackles crow’s feet in the blink of an eye. 

Ohria Pre Makeup Glass Skin Prep, ₹2,435 

Commercial cosmetics have nothing on the ancient beauty secrets of Ayurveda, and Ohria’s pre-makeup product serves as a testament to just that. Rooted in traditional Indian skincare doctrines and infused with healing Himalayan ingredients, this product is smooth like butter, but better, as it’s packed with ghee. A pea-sized amount is all your squad needs to get that luminous glass-skin look. Pair it with rose-water for best scented results. From drunches to dinners, when the skin is sick of all that make-up, your troupe will adore the glossy sheen of this fuss-free product!

The Skin Diet Company’s Blush Barrier Balm Multistick, ₹699 

This brand cleverly combines skincare and superfoods to deliver products that are packed with clean ingredients that serve as the best dermatological diet. This product, for instance, serves as a multipurpose beauty stick and can be used as a lip balm, cheek tint or a lid blend. Available in four shades, it’s paraben-free and vegan. The ingredient line-up is also impressive with hyaluronic acid, copper peptides (excellent for dry lips), kokum butter, Vitamin E, and more. Pocket-friendly, literally and otherwise, it’s perfect for on-the-go impromptu outings. This one is a glow-getter that your crew will love!

Ranavat Fortifying Hair Serum, ₹9,000 

A destination wedding in the tropics by the waves + glossy waves every day, is not a realistic match in Girlwood. But, to get as close as possible to that utopian notion, try this botanical, pre-shampoo hair serum. With its generous dose of amla and steam-distilled jasmine oil, it’s the perfect self-care ritual that even keeps flyaways intact with just a few drops. The scent alone is a lure and comes with the gentle promise of soft tresses. In short, no bad hair days for this bridesquad!

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50, ₹3,361 

Her grin says “I’m fine”, but her skin says “fine lines”. Obviously, your besties deserve the best, like this award-winning sunscreen that comes with zero pilling and absorbs faster than butter on toast. With a broad-spectrum SPF 50, it’s ideal for outdoorsy soirées, non-acnegenic, non-greasy & boasts a non-irritating formula. Weightless and grease-free, we have an inkling it’ll be a repurchase even post the wedding.

Senthera Hydrating Shower Gel, ₹1,499 

New on the beauty block, Senthera elevates the daily routine of bathing into a luxe ritual with its unmatched spa aesthetic. This shower gel smells prettier than it looks — I recommend diluting and using it with an organic loofah, as it’s quite intense! Blink and you’ll miss how it glides onto the skin like a dream. It has all the trimmings of a feel-good wellness product and does not hold back on the lather. Try it for the cleansing and keep it for the lasting moisture. Infused with green tea extract, calendula, cucumber, and liquorice extracts, Senthera’s that heroic gel that’ll reduce irritation and redness, all while staying vegan. Perfect for cool, dry weather, and prospective bridezilla moments (we’re not referring to you, of course).

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Cleanser, ₹1,299 

No one wants to sleep like a princess and wake up like a panda, but sometimes, these things just happen. Enter: micellar water, which uses tiny molecules called micelles to trap and discard dirt, oil, and makeup. In short, a cleanser that does its job, and Bioderma excels in that arena. Once your bridesmaids are done attending the 8574846 ceremonies you’ve got planned, they’ll love tending to their skin and stripping off those layers of make-up (and not that of the skin). Bioderma’s cleanser does all that and more, as it preserves the skin’s natural balance too. The best part? Its water-like consistency keeps acne at bay, a win-win for everyone involved!

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