25 Bridal beauty buys

1 Barely-there lips

The new generation of sheer lipsticks are a great option for creating a pretty bridal look this season. Clinique's new Chubby Stick (£14) adds a slick of delicate colour to the lips, while Lancome's Absolu Nu lightweight lipsticks (£19.50) are perfect for a hint of a hue.

2 Going Bespoke

Modern brides are opting for unique perfumes to mark their big day. At Miller Harris you can create your own bespoke fragrance in a personally engraved bottle, or try combining Jo Malone scents, which complement each other when worn together.

3 Polished skin

Get ultra-soft skin with the new take on exfoliation! Add Bobbi Brown Buffing Grains (£26) to your usual cleanser to create a personalised exfoliator, or refine skin in a swipe with Cane + Austin Retexturizing Treatment Pads (£48).

4 Keratin Treatments

Miracle ingredient keratin is this year's hair must-have! A keratin blowdry such as the KeraStraight Brazilian Straightening Treatment (from £150, kerastraight.co.uk) will give you frizz-free, straight hair for up to four months, or try Paul Mitchell's Awapuhi Wild Ginger Keratin Cream Rinse (£17.95) for at-home smoothing.

5 Statement Brows

Kate Middleton wowed on her wedding day with strong, perfectly shaped eyebrows, and the trend is set to last through to 2012. We're huge fans of Benefit's handy Brows A Go-Go brow and eye shaping kit (£26.50).

6 Lustrous Lashes

This season, lashes are long and perfectly defined for the ultimate flutter! Coat your top lashes in MAC's Splashproof Lash (£13.50), and make lower lashes the centre of attention with Clinique's new Bottom Lash mascara (£10).

7 Futuristic Foundations

The latest foundations hitting the beauty counters are ideal for giving flawless coverage without making skin look masked. Try Clarins' Everlasting Foundation (£24), or Lancome's Teint Miracle (£25.55) for the perfect finish.

9 The new sunkissesd

This season, tanning is all about just a hint of colour - think a day in the sun, not two weeks in the Caribbean! Clarins' new Instant Smooth Self Tanning (£17) is ideal for warming up your skin tone while maintaining that natural, sunkissed look.

10 Hot highlighters

The latest beauty buys make a radiant glow easy to cheat. Get the look by dotting MAC's new Prep + Prime Highlighter (£17) above your cheekbones, or try Benefit's classic High Beam (£18.50).

11 Sheer style

This season's bridal catwalks are filled with models with gleaming skin, and the key to getting that sheer finish is to use a primer underneath your foundation. Nars has just launched its Make-up Primer with SPF (£25.54), or try Estee Lauder's Spotlight Skin Tone Perfector (£26).

12 Gel Pedicures

Ditch pedicures that chip within hours of leaving the salon, and try a revolutionary gel pedi that will last long beyond your honeymoon! We like Jessica's Geleration pedicures, available nationwide (jessicacosmetics.co.uk).

13 Pretty pastels

Summer brides will love the latest trend for soft sorbet shades. Get the look in an instant with the Clarins NEO Pastels Eye Colour and Liner Palette (£30) (we're loving the delicate purple and shimmering coral shades) or try the pastels in Bobbi Brown's Pastel Sugar Sparkle Eye Quad (£30).

14 Fab florals

Floral ingredients are making an appearance in more and more beauty buys. Try the Organic Pharmacy's Flower Petal Deep Cleanser and Mask (£27.95), and By Terry Serenite de Rose mask (£50).

15 Perfect Set

Keep your make-up looking picture perfect all day long with the new breed of face powders. Try Laura Mercier's new Invisible Loose Setting Powder (£29), or MAC's innovative Magically Cool Liquid Powder (£23.50) for a feather-light finish.

16 Undone glamour

This season's hottest brides know that understated style is the way to go! Ditch rigid updos in favour of softer, more romantic looks as seen at Vera Wang. Schwarzkopf's Osis Dust It  (£10.45) is your must-buy to get that sugar-spun texture.

17 Up-close and perfect

Visible pores used to be a problem, but new hero products will banish them from sight! We love Benefit's recent launch, The Porefessional (£23.50), and Clarins' new Instant Smooth Line Correcting Concentrate (£24).

18 Anti-aging advances

Anti-ageing products used to be all about improving the appearance of wrinkles, but the latest ranges focus on reducing ageing effects before they show. You'll love Decleor's Vitaroma Wrinkle Prevention Eye Contour Cream (£36.50), or, if you're budget-conscious, Boots' Time Delay Wrinkle Prevention Eye Cream (£9.18).

19 Under the surface

If you struggle with dull skin, you'll be pleased to know 2011 is the year that microdermabrasion and glycolic peels have gone mainstream – they're brilliant for boosting your skin in a lunch hour! Try destinationskin.com for a range of treatments nationwide.

20 Night-time nourishment

The hottest anti-ageing products hitting the market this year are night creams, which are better than ever at working while you sleep. Try Boots No 7 Protect & Perfect Intense Night Cream (£23), or Glamtox Night by Rodial (£90).

21 New-wave moisture

Traditional moisturisers are facing some stiff competition from the new wave of body oils promising to leave your skin silky-soft in time for your big day. Ren's Moroccan Rose Otto Ultra-Moisture Body Oil (£34) is unbelievably nourishing, and the gorgeous scent is calming, too!

22 Modern blush

Two-dimensional blushers are so last season, darling! Brides in the know are looking for formats with a hint of sparkle to really make them shine. Nars The Multiple in Orgasm (£27) is a beauty industry favourite, or try Bobbi Brown Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick (£30.50).

23 Summer scents

If you want a light and sparkling fragrance for your big day, look no further than Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess Soleil (£38), which is fresh and fabulous, while Jo Malone's Sakura Cherry Blossom Cologne (£34) is wonderfully romantic.

24 The new shine sensation

One of the products to really take hold as a firm favourite this year is argan oil, and it's a must for sleek, shiny hair! This Moroccan wonder product smoothes hair, leaving it unbelievably glossy. Find it in The Original Moroccanoil Oil Treatment (£29.85).

25 Gene genie

Thought you were stuck with your genes? Think again! The latest advance in skincare involves utilising gene technology to combat dull skin, helping you to glow on your big day! Try Lancome's new Genifique Nutrics range – we like the Nourishing Youth Activating Cream (£44).