Top 8 Australian Bridal Makeup Trends to Slay Your 2025 Wedding

young woman with pink metallic eyeshadow and glossy pink lips on a soft pink background pursing her lips into a kiss — Fluffy brows, metallic shadows and softly defined lips all feature this season

If you're getting married in 2025, you're in for some seriously stunning bridal beauty trends!

This year, it's all about fresh, glowing skin, softly defined features, and modern takes on classic styles.

Let’s dive into our top eight bridal makeup trends that are set to take over Australian weddings in 2025!

1. No-Makeup Makeup

Minimalist brides, rejoice! The "no-makeup makeup" trend is here to stay. This look enhances your natural beauty rather than covering it up, focusing on sheer, skin-like foundations, soft blush, and neutral tones. It’s perfect for brides who want to look effortlessly radiant without feeling overly done up. A good skincare routine in the lead-up to your big day will be key to making this look flawless.

2. Dewy Skin

Say goodbye to heavy, matte foundations—2025 is all about luminous, dewy skin. Think fresh, hydrated complexions that give off a natural glow. Lightweight, hydrating foundations and skin tints will be the go-to, paired with liquid highlighters for that soft, ethereal radiance. This trend works beautifully in outdoor weddings, where natural light enhances the glow even more!

asian model with dewy foundation, natural eye makeup and glossy stained soft red lips — Dewy skin paired with no-makeup eyes and brows, finished with a glossy stained lip.

3. Fluffy Brows

Gone are the days of overly sculpted, blocky brows. This year, it’s all about embracing a natural, feathered look. Fluffy brows create a soft, youthful appearance and frame the face beautifully. Achieved by brushing the brows upwards and using fine hair-like strokes, this trend complements every bridal style.

4. Softly Defined Lips

While bold lips will always have their place, 2025 is leaning towards softer, more natural lip colours with just the right amount of definition. Think diffused lip liners paired with creamy, satin-finish lipsticks in soft pinks, warm nudes, and dusty roses. This look enhances your lips’ natural shape while keeping things elegant and timeless.

model with natural bridal makeup with fluffy brushed up eyebrows, nude eyeshadow and lipstick — Structured brows are out and fluffy, brushed up brows are in! Softly defined lips complete this look.

5. Fox Eyes

For brides who want a sultry, lifted look without going too heavy, fox eyes are the way to go. This makeup style elongates the eyes using soft, upward-blended eyeshadow, subtle liner which thickens at the outer corner of the eyes and is extended at the tear ducts near the nose, plus lifted lashes. It’s a modern take on the classic cat-eye, creating a sophisticated, sexy effect that enhances almost every eye shape (not recommended for wide-set eyes though).

6. Metallic Accents

A little shimmer never hurt anyone! Metallic accents on the eyes, whether in the form of soft champagne shimmers, golden highlights, or even a bold silver touch, are making waves in bridal beauty. This trend adds dimension and a touch of glamour without overpowering the rest of the makeup. Paired with dewy skin and a nude lip, it’s a match made in heaven.

model with metallic brown smoky eyeshadow, fluffy eyebrows and a nude glossy lip — Metallic eyeshadows add a touch of glam - whether they're a light champagne wash, soft shimmery pink, silver, gold, copper or brown.

7. Earthy Tones

Earthy tones are making a solid comeback! Shades like neutral browns, soft terracotta, and muted greens are trending in 2025. These colours work well across diverse skin tones, allowing everyone to embrace this trend.

woman with earthy coloured makeup holding an eyeshadow palette over half of her face — Earthy tones can include nudes, browns, terracottas, camels and beiges.

8. Our Favourite Bridal Makeup Trend for 2025: Flushed Cheeks

Youthful, soft, flushed cheeks in peachy, rosy, or berry tones are a must for 2025 brides! Cream and liquid blushes are the go-to products for achieving a natural, dewy finish. Applied across the apples of the cheeks and even lightly over the nose, this trend ties in beautifully with an overall radiant bridal aesthetic.

young woman with flushed pink blush on cheeks, fluffy eyebrows and earthy coloured nude lipstick smiling — Flushed cheeks invoke a youthful, radiant, innocent vibe, perfect for any wedding day.

Ready to Glow on Your Wedding Day?

If you’re a bride-to-be in Melbourne looking for the perfect makeup artist to bring your dream bridal look to life, we’ve got you covered! Our talented selection of professional hair and makeup artists specialise in creating flawless, on-trend bridal beauty that lasts all day and night. Submit a booking request online to receive quotes from our trusted team of talented stylists!

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