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Karwa Chauth is a festival that celebrates love, tradition, and devotion. Of course, we cannot wear anything but stunning traditional attire for this important occasion which falls on October 21 in 2024. However, the traditional sarees are incomplete without exquisite Karwa Chauth makeup looks that complement the attire. Makeup for Karwa Chauth should be elegant, help enhance your natural beauty, and add a radiant glow to your face (even after fasting all day long!)
Whether you’re planning to be adorned in a heavy saree or wearing a minimal outfit, we’ve curated the best makeup looks for Karwa Chauth 2024 that suit everyone. All the Karwa Chauth makeup ideas are celeb-approved so you can be sure to get the most glamorous look. Before we dive into the fun stuff like shimmery eye shadows, let’s explore the best ways to prep your skin before beginning the makeup.
How To Prep Your Skin For Karwa Chauth Makeup Look
Creating the perfect base for your Karwa Chauth makeup look is a must as it helps create a seamless look and allows the look you’ve created to stay on longer. So, here’s everything you need to do to prep your skin and what you need to create a flawless base make-up look.
1. Cleanse
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Cleansing your skin helps you create a clean and smooth base for your makeup. We recommend using the ultra-hydrating Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser which hydrates the skin and maintains its moisture barrier.
2. Exfoliate
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Using a face scrub helps remove dead skin cells, allowing for a silky smooth and flawless base for your Karwa Chauth makeup look. Use the Biotique Bio Papaya Scrub that also removes tan and brightens the skin for that lit-from-within glow.
3. Tone
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Using toners helps reduce the appearance of large pores and tightens the skin to achieve even texture. Try the Plum 3% Niacinamide Alcohol-Free Toner that is enriched with rice water to smoothen the skin and oat extract to reduce inflammation.
4. Moisturise
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While most makeup products have moisturising elements, it is crucial to use a moisturiser to retain your skin's hydration levels. The Ponds Super Light Gel Oil-Free Moisturiser has hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to provide 24-hour hydration.
5. Prime
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The last step of your skin prep is using a long-lasting primer that will give your skin the ultimate smooth texture and matte finish. Use the Nykaa Prep Me Up! Primer, which is lightweight and non-greasy, and instantly turns your skin into the perfect canvas for your makeup look.
Recreate Top Celeb-Inspired Makeup Looks For Karwa Chauth
This year, take inspiration from these top Karwa Chauth makeup looks seen on celebs. Not sure how to recreate them? We’ve got you covered! Simply follow these step-by-step instructions and you can easily look just like your favourite actor.
1. Natural And Minimal
Step 1: Begin with CC cream to cover up any dark spots and blemishes while still looking naturally dewy and radiant.
Step 2: Tightline your eyes with a kohl liner and create a simple wing on your eyelid to define the eye shape.
Step 3: Use a brow pencil to fill in your brows and highlight your eyes.
Step 4: Apply a nude lip liner to define your lips and follow it up with a matte nude lipstick for a natural look. (We recommend using this duo)
Step 5: Complete the look by lightly dusting a highlighter on the apple of your cheeks and the bridge of your nose.
Pro Tip: If you’re wearing oversized earrings, pair them with a simple mangalsutra or pendant chain to avoid overwhelming the silhouette.
2. Soft Glam
Step 1: Apply an even layer of foundation and add concealer to hide dark spots wherever required. Blend it all with a beauty sponge to get a seamless look.
Step 2: Tightline your eyes with a white kajal, which makes the eyes look bigger.
Step 3: Use a volumising mascara or apply false lashes to get the most fluttery eye look.
Step 4: Apply blush to the apple of your cheeks to add warmth and soften your features.
Step 5: For the soft glam look, apply a pink tinted gloss. Alternatively, you can use a pink lipstick with gloss on top.
Pro Tip: Letting your hair down will further soften the silhouette and add a glamorous touch to this makeup look.
3. Statement Lips And Eyes
Step 1: After your base makeup is set, apply an eyelid primer. As this makeup look requires eyeshadow, using an eye primer will boost the intensity of the pigments and help the shimmers stick better.
Step 2: Apply a matte brown eyeshadow in the inner corner and blend it outward. Pack the shimmer eyeshadow on a brush and apply it from the centre of the eyelid to the outer corner with light dabbing motions.
Step 3: Match the ultra-glam vibes of your eye makeup with snatched eyebrows by using an eyebrow gel.
Step 4: Complete the look with red lipstick and bindi.
Step 5: For the soft glam look, apply a pink tinted gloss. Alternatively, you can use a pink lipstick with gloss on top.
Pro Tip: Add warmth and dimension to the face by applying bronzer to your cheeks, forehead, and across the chin.
4. Monochrome Makeup
Step 1: The monochrome makeup look is all about creating a cohesive look that highlights your best features by using shades of the same colour. For this look, begin with a dewy lightweight foundation.
Step 2: Lightly apply a soft pink eyeshadow to the eyelids. You can choose between a matte or shimmer finish depending on personal preference.
Step 3: Tight line and line the lids with a kajal pencil and blend it out to create a diffused look.
Step 4: Use a highlighter with pink undertones to get a shimmery effect.
Step 5: Finish the look with soft pink creamy lipstick or lip gloss.
Pro Tip: To create a perfect slick-back hairstyle like Athiya, use a finishing gel stick to get a clean look.
5. Focus On The Eyes
Step 1: We’re starting this one with a BB cream to even out the tone and hide any blemishes.
Step 2: To bring focus to the eyes, create feathery eyebrows by lightly applying wax and combing them with a brush.
Step 3: Next, tight line the eyes with an intense black kajal and go over it a few times to make it thick.
Step 4: You can use the same kohl liner or opt for a liquid eyeliner to create a bold cat-eye wing on the eyelids.
Step 5: Finish the look with bright red lipstick, red bindi, and of course, the sindoor.
Pro Tip: To create a cohesive look, match the bangles with your earrings and other jewellery. Matching the flowers in your hair with the outfit will also bring the look together.
Conclusion
Karwa Chauth makeup looks are all about looking stunning while honouring the traditions of this auspicious occasion. While you can choose to keep things simple, it is also great to go all-out and adorn yourself with heavy jewellery and makeup. It is all about feeling and looking good as you celebrate love. As a final step in your makeup for Karwa Chauth, always remember to use a setting spray to help it last longer and keep a compact that matches your foundation handy for touch-ups.
FAQs
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How to prepare your skin for Karwa Chauth?
A few days before Karwa Chauth, consider using a brightening face mask for a natural and radiant glow. Before applying makeup, use a cleanser, scrub, toner, moisturiser, and primer to create a smooth base.
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What mistakes to avoid to achieve a flawless makeup look?
Do not skip the skin prep as it creates a clean and smooth base for your makeup and stops the foundation from looking cakey.
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How can I make my Karwa Chauth makeup last longer?
Using setting powders and finishing sprays goes a long way in ensuring your makeup lasts all day long.
