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It’s time to bring out your beautiful oxidised jewellery and bold lehengas as the busiest yet much-awaited nine days are finally here! The triumphant celebration of good over evil and worshipping Goddess Durga is not only a festival to dance the night away to rhythmic beats but also a golden opportunity to slay traditional beauty looks. Known for being an extraordinarily exuberant start to the festive season, Navratri makeup looks calls for you to bring out your definite A-game. And it goes without saying that your glam should level up with the colourful riot of your outfit. Read ahead for a guide on just the Garba makeup trends you have to try this year!
The weather is cooling down – at least in the evenings – and it's the perfect time to bring out rich metallics, jewel tones, juicy berries, and red shades. What's more, gold, bronze, copper, and jewel-toned eye shadows work beautifully with Indian complexions and pair well with traditional outfits too.
I am going to show you how to create the perfect gold eye makeup look worn two ways, with a neutral lip and a rich red pout.
How to do Navratri Makeup:
Step 1: Use a medium-coverage foundation to even out any areas of pigmentation on your skin. If you are going for Garba/Dandiya functions, I'd recommend using a primer underneath your foundation to keep your makeup fresh through many evenings of dance and music. Use a concealer to address any spots and blemishes that the foundation may not cover fully.
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Step 2: Use a liquid highlighter along the top of your cheekbones to add a radiant glow to the skin. Typically, warm-toned highlighters work best with Indian skins.
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Step 3: Set the base makeup with a light dusting of powder taking special care to mattify the T-zone area. This will prevent your T-zone and inner cheeks from getting shiny or greasy after a few hours.
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Step 4: Use a pinkish bronze or warm terracotta blush along the apples of your cheeks and blend it towards the hairline. Blushes with hints of shimmer look beautiful with festive outfits and also add a beautiful healthy glow to the skin.
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Step 5: For the eyes, use a dark brown eye shadow and a fluffy brush to define the socket line. Blend the shade all along the crease of the eye to add depth and definition to the shape of your eye.
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Step 6: Apply a metallic gold eye shadow all over the lid taking care to not go beyond the crease line. You could also use a loose gold pigment if you like (I recommend using the pigment with a damp brush to get an intense finish and long-lasting colour).
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Step 7: Use a jet black, waterproof kohl to line your upper lash line and waterline. Define your eye well by taking the kohl all the way to the inner corner and tear duct. If you want to add a smoky touch to your look, use a pointed brush and gently smudge out the kohl to make it look diffused and smoky without harsh lines.
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Step 8: Fill in your brows and finish the look by curling your lashes and applying two coats of waterproof mascara.
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Step 9: For your lips, you could either do a neutral lip or a rich red pout depending on your preference and the colour of your outfit. If you're planning to wear bright or multi-coloured outfits, neutral lips look best. Wear a peachy brown lippie and add a little gloss to the centre of your lips to give a fuller, plumper look to your pout. If you are wearing neutral-coloured clothes, red lips can add a punch of colour to your overall appearance and look very festive as well! Use a red lip liner to line and fill in the lips, then use a lip brush to apply the red lip colour. Blot on a tissue and reapply the colour to ensure long-lasting colour.
Expert tip: To prevent the red lip colour from bleeding, make sure to use a lip liner. You could also use a little concealer (don't forget to set the concealer with powder) along the outline of your lips to define the edges better and prevent feathering.
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3 Navratri Makeup Looks
No-Makeup Makeup Look
For a no-makeup look, apply a nice, dewy primer that will provide an extra glow to your skin. As Genz has been doing it recently, it's better to skip the foundation and use a good concealer—one that gives a natural finish. Now, for colour, dust a hint of blush across the apples of the cheeks for a kinda-shy-kinda-flirty look. As for the eyes, the makeup you should be going for is an effortless kohl-rimmed waterline and mascara-laden lashes. Then, seal it with a tinted lip balm for a soft colour on the lips.
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Drama For Your Eyes:
If anything one should see some dramatic Navaratri makeup look, it’s your eyes. Dramatize those peepers using a kohl pencil to frame your lids. You can go for a thick winged liner for an exaggerated yet chic look. Tie it all together with a coat of mascara to lift up your lashes. Seal it off with the perfect shades to complement your skin tone with a swipe of either matte nude lipstick or bright red lipgloss to complete your Navratri or Dussehra look.
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Glam It Up:
It’s almost impossible to not go all out for your makeup for garba. Tap into a full face of glam by opting for a maximalist approach for your makeup. Start by adding some d epth to your gaze by adding shades like bronze or deep brown. You can go for a soft smokey-eye look paired with kohl-rimmed eyes and smudged eyeliner. For your face, go for a radiant base for a high-shine look. Further enhance the look by perfectly contouring your cheeks and adding a layer of pink blush. Finally, finish by going for a matte brown lipstick for your lips.
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Tips on how to change your look during the nine days of Navratri
It's a nine-day long festival so why shouldn't your look change every day? Here are some clever tips to make you stand out in the crowd.
- Instead of using black kajal on the lower lash line, you could use coloured kohl in turquoise or green to add an interesting touch to your eyes.
- You could experiment with your lip colour. Instead of a peachy neutral, you could wear a pink nude if you plan on wearing a pink, blue or berry-coloured outfit. Don't forget to match your blush with your lipstick.
- You could opt for an orange or coral lip if you're wearing a yellow, coral, blue or green outfit. Orange works great with gold or bronze eye makeup!
- Instead of a gold smoky eye, you could experiment with jewel-toned eye shadows such as sapphire blue, jewel purple, or emerald green. Keep your lips neutral when you're wearing a coloured shadow.
- Planning on wearing a neutral outfit? Opt for a burgundy or wine lip instead of red lips for all functions. Darker lips look beautiful on deeper complexions!
Be it a full face of glam or a no-makeup makeup look, slay every Garba night look using with these makeup tips and look recommendations. Whether you chose to dance the night away or sit in a puja, follow this guide to ensure that you and your glam stay flawless all night long. And remember to have a great festive season!
FAQ:
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How to keep my makeup from wearing off?
The last thing you want for your Garba night is for your makeup to not be long-lasting. In order for your makeup to last all night, always use a primer as it creates a barrier between your skin and makeup, making it last longer. Also once you are with your makeup routine, complete the look by spritzing a setting spray over your face, this helps lock in your look and keep it intact for hours together.
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How to achieve a no-makeup makeup look?
Going for a no–makeup look as a Navratri makeup look, aim for a lightweight base, start by using a primer and go for a medium to low-coverage foundation and concealer. As for your eyes, neatly shape your brows using a clear brow gel and apply kohl over your eye’s waterline. Add a glossy lip and nude blush to your makeup routine along with an extra shimmer with highlighter across your nose and cheekbones and voila, you have a no-makeup makeup look.
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How to make your lipstick last longer during Navratri?
Line your lips well with a lip liner such that it does not bleed before you apply the lipstick. After that application, just lightly dab some compact powder over your lips, let it set, and apply another coat of lipstick to seal that in. This simple trick will help keep your lipstick looking fresh for hours!
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Can I touch up my makeup when I have oily skin?
Yes! It's really simple and involves just two steps. First: blot out the excess oil and sweat with blotting paper. Second: lightly press some compact powder over the makeup in order to set everything in place.
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How can I do my makeup in 5 minutes?
Prep a quick base by going for just BB cream, define your eyes with some mascara, add a touch of blush, and then finish the look with a quick swipe of lipstick. Easy and done!
