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So whether you're hosting a Diwali cards party at home, hopping between three different pujas, or just catching up with your cousins over cocktails, your social calendar promises to overflow over the next few days. If you're anything like us, you've probably already planned your outfit, jewellery, shoes, and maybe even your salon appointment for a blow-dry, basically the perfect recipe to slay every Diwali look. But what about glam? Pretty much like your outfits, your festive glam also needs due consideration. We know the importance of variation like mean who’s bursting only one type of firecracker? Just like these sparkly bangers, you also need a separate look for every event and coming up with a different look for each of those events can be a tad bit overwhelming. That's why we've pored over our favourite makeup looks from the past few months so that you can easily bookmark and replicate them for all your upcoming celebrations, and ofc look like a pataka yourself!
Nothing’s more hectic than the wedding season, right? Wrong! The run-up to Diwali isn’t far behind. If you aren’t juggling between attending and hosting parties – you ain’t doing it right. Although amid the chaos, lies the daily struggle to look lit every second of the day.
Here’s your cheat sheet to shine brighter than the festive lights.
Pre-Diwali Skincare
Well, in order for any and everything to go perfectly, it requires some prepping exactly like your skin needs some preparations before you put on the layers of products over it to absolutely glow in your Diwali parties. A good skincare routine will ensure that all of the makeup one applies not only looks great but also keeps your skin healthy and glowing throughout the festive season.
Begin by cleaning your face to remove any dirt and the extra oil on the face. It forms an important basis for applying all makeup. You can go for gentle yet effective micellar water, like the Garnier Skin Naturals Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water. It cleanses your face without needing any water to rinse it off. After you are done cleansing, move on to using a soothing face wash like Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser Face Wash. Using this facewash will help you freshen, revive and double cleanse your face thoroughly and ensure that your face doesn’t feel dry.
After you are done cleansing, do not forget to moisturise your face. Use a moisturiser suitable for your skin type. For people with dry skin, you can go for Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, in case of oily skin, opt for Lakme Perfect Radiance Brightening Day Cream With Niacinamide & Sunscreens. Just make sure that you go for a moisturiser that suits your skin type and needs. Use a hydrating eye serum like L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum to reduce puffiness light up your under-eyes area and give you a fresh look every time you begin to get ready.
Face Makeup Tips
Creating an ultimate makeup look requires all the tips and tricks you can get along with the perfect product recommendation, luckily for you, we’ve got your back.
Step 1: Prep Your Skin
Begin this Diwali makeup with an even base by applying primer. It'll blur your pores, out your skin texture, and ensure that that festive look stays all day.
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Step 2: Flawless Base
Go for a foundation that matches your skin type and undertone for an even colour and a smooth finish. Take a small amount, dot it, and blend it into the skin. Add more as needed for a flawless look.
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Step 3: Conceal
Bid adieu to circles, acne marks, or spots with concealer. Take a shade one or two lighter for brightening purposes and a waterproof formula that will sustain the wildest Diwali celebrations.
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Step 4: Set Your Base
Then, using pressed powder, set the excess oil and shine. This not only helps set the base makeup but also gives an even finish to the skin.
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Step 5: Add a Pop Of Colour
Use blush to give your cheeks a natural flush. Start with the apples of the cheeks and then blend outwards towards the temples. To add extra dewiness, take some leftover blush and rub it on top of the bridge of your nose and chin for the coquette look.
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Step 6: Get Your Glow On
A swipe of highlighter is all it takes. Last but not least, highlighting prominent areas of the face, whether the cheekbones, brow bone, nose, or cupid's bow instantly perks up tired, dull skin. Outline those areas to develop a beaming face that shines as bright as a star on the Diwali festival.
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Eye Makeup Tips
Make your eyes the highlight of your makeup by following these steps.
Step 1: Frame Your Brows
Your brows can do wonders for your Diwali make-up look. Right shaping and filling could really elevate your style. Get the right shade and make natural, fuller strokes to get your fill of the eyes. You would be surprised at how much this simple step adds to your overall eye makeup.
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Colour them Lids
Get creative, design your perfect Diwali eye makeup, and experiment with a million colours of eyeshadows. Mix and match your eyelid colour with your attire. The right technique will make your eyes pop effortlessly with endless possibilities.
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Step 3: Wing it Up
A sleek line of eyeliner across your lids might just do the trick to top off your Diwali look. You can go for a winged liner or a cat-eye effect, or you can also go for quite bold with a smoky eye. Waterproof eyeliner will help make-up stay right all day.
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Step 4: Line Your Lower Waterline
The chicest way to channel your inner desi girl is by wearing kajal. Define your lower lashline and lashes by applying kajal on your waterline. This step is super effortless but helps define your lashes and gives your look the boldness it deserves. Always use a smudge-proof formula to avoid any mess.
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Step 5: Define the Lashes
Shape and coat the lashes luxuriantly, from base up to tip. These highlighted lashes add depth and dimension to bring your Diwali bling look to a ravishing finish.
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Lip Makeup Tips
Step 1: Exfoliate Your Lips
Gently exfoliate your lips to remove dead skin. Use a lip scrub. After gently rubbing on your lips in a round motion, rinse with warm water. This ensures a smooth surface for your lip products as it helps avoid flaky lipstick application.
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Step 2: Hydrate and Prime
Hydration is essential for that perfect lip look. Apply a little more moisturizing lip balm onto your lips. Let it stay on for a few minutes. Then, blot off extra with a tissue. If you want the lipstick to last longer and not feather at all, then use a thin layer of lip primer or foundation to give it a smooth base.
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Step 3: Line Your Lips
Use a lip liner to define the shape of your lips. This will prevent the lipstick from bleeding out and also provide a professional finish to the application. If you want to give it more of an appearance of fullness, you can slightly overline your lips. Take time to select a liner shade that most closely resembles your lipstick colour, or one shade deeper to add dimension.
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Step 4: Perfect Your Pout
Make your Diwali makeup pop with the perfect lipstick. Whether you're feeling subtle nude or daring red, there's a shade and texture out there to complement your outfit and vibe.
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Diwali Makeup Looks Inspiration
Gamble Away
It isn’t officially Diwali time until the Taash Parties begin. Keep the excitement alive with a face that’s equally dramatic. Something along the lines of Priyanka Chopra’s blue and purple mermaid eyes and mauve pout looks. Notice how she’s accentuated the hues in a shimmery glaze.
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Go For Gold
Aside from investing in it, this Dhanteras, you ought to glimmer as bright as the metal itself. Not just with your attire but with beauty as well. We’d ask you to play with your (gold) tones. If you’re going for a bronzish golden eyeshadow, keep your lips a rosy gold a la Alia Bhatt. You can even turn it up a notch with gold foil on your lids. And a chrome polished manicure.
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The Prelude
More often than not, Choti Diwali is a family affair. Keep it low but stay true to your vivacious character. Take Sonam Kapoor’s all-pink statement for instance. Her high-shine lids and pop pout certainly max out on the monochromatic magic. Isn’t she dainty but oh-so-lit? It also happens to be au courant internationally too.
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D-Day
The classic (and laziest) hack to stand out is a bold swipe of red lipstick. But give it a break this Deepawali (Diwali) for a darker shade of plum instead. Deepika Padukone does it with a winged eye, which frankly completely takes away from the vampy vibe. In fact, we’d even glaze our skin with a face oil and highlighter.
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One Love
Who wouldn’t want to play dress up for their brothers on the occasion of Bhai Dooj – especially when they gift us goodies? You don’t want to scare them off either. So, aim for simplicity. Define your eyes with kohl and mascara; amp your natural pout in a brownish-red tint, and dust some blush on the apples of your cheeks. Kareena Kapoor Khan certainly knows how to earn ’em brownie points.
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Conclusion
Diwali is the festival of lighting up our homes bright, attending various pujas, spending time with loved ones, and obviously, bursting crackers. And honestly, it is also just the perfect occasion to get all dolled up and dulled on the gram. This year, why not take a cue from your favourite celebrities and discover a fresh look that you'll absolutely adore?
FAQs
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How do I get a Diwali glow?
Well, here are five skin care tips that will definitely give you a glowing complexion. Start with good cleaning and moisturizing since that is the initiation of good skincare. Exfoliate because this is going to bring out the brighter side of your complexion. Give your skin a nourishing face mask for that extra boost. Slather on some sunscreen at all times to block out the sun's rays. Facial treatments get your skin pampered so it appears rejuvenated and radiant.
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How to make my makeup last for an entire evening?
First, dust a light hand-setting powder all over the face—large—to oily areas, like the T-zone. This will absorb some kind of excess oil, after which you lock your makeup in. Finally, spritz on some good setting spray and lock it all in. It is going to ensure that no matter how much you dance or sweat at the festival, you are still good to go.
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How to keep my makeup from wearing off?
To keep your makeup looking fresh at any festival, start by opting for waterproof products, like mascara, eyeliner, and brow makeup, to ensure they stay put even if you're sweating. Additionally, try to minimize touch-ups during the day, as constantly reapplying makeup can cause it to look cakey and heavy.
