How to Ace Saree Makeup This Festive Season

Hey beauties! The festive season is finally here, and it's time to bring in the glam! A saree is the go-to choice for ethnic wear lovers when it comes to festivities such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and the likes. So, get ready to explore some universal makeup looks that will suit your ethnic look and elevate your presence in every festivity that you attend!

LoveChild brings you the ultimate makeup for saree guide with a step-by-step guide which comes with some handy, occasion-specific looks.  Read on to explore some exciting saree makeup tips!

How to Do Saree Makeup: A Step-By-Step Guide 

1. Skin Prep

Good makeup starts with proper skin prep first. Begin with a gentle cleanser to refresh your face, and follow it up with a rich moisturiser and primer to prep your skin properly. As simple as it sounds, good skin prep helps makeup glide on smoothly and gives it a long wear effect without fading or creasing. 

2. Base Makeup

To complement your saree makeup look, a smooth, seamless base can make a lot of difference. Start by concealing blemishes and pigmented areas with our Concealer Cameo that can also help brighten up your under eye regions.

Next, choose a buildable full coverage foundation like our Lights Camera Foundation in a shade that is closest to your natural skin tone. Blend it evenly using a foundation brush or a makeup sponge. Finish up your base makeup with a light dusting of our Mattifying Pressed Powder that sets makeup and helps mattify your base makeup. 

3. Eye Makeup

Bold traditional eyes add grace to a saree  makeup look and usually comprises three main, non-negotiable elements: A Kajal, an Eyeliner, and a Mascara!

• Tightline the waterline with black Nazar Na Lage Kajal

• Make a wing line on the upper lid with the black Nazar Na Lage Eyeliner. 

• Finish it up by layering the eye lashes with the black Amplif-EYE Mascara. 

4. Blush & Highlighter

Add an instant touch of warmth to your  makeup with our Block Buster Blush! We recommend using our top favorites - the Shocking Sharbat (Deep pink) or Peach Puchka (Peach Nude) shades that look great on most skin tones. 

Use a little highlighter from the Highlighted Nakhre Chandni Palette, on the high points of your face, the cheekbones, brow bone and nose, for a natural glow. 

5. Lipstick

Your lip colour can completely redefine the saree look. Nude and pink tones are perfect for subtle and minimal sarees while bold reds, berries, or plums are ideal for sarees with bright colours and heavy artwork. The key is to pick a shade that balances your overall look without overpowering it. From our Bullet lipsticks to our The Boss Statement Lipsticks, we have shades that complement all your saree looks!  

Festive Saree Makeup Inspirations

Each festival brings its own mood, and your makeup can mirror that energy beautifully. Here are some looks for traditional makeup for saree to match the spirit of the season:

Ganesh Chaturthi (Paithani or Banarasi sarees) 

Enhance the richness of your Paithani and Banarasi sarees with gold makeup by swiping the gold shimmer eyeshadow from Cosmo Glitz Palette on your eyelids.

Complete the eyelook with a black kajal, eyeliner, and mascara from LoveChild’s collection to define the eyes. 

Finally, dust a little bronze shade from Chandani highlighter on your cheeks. Apply a flirty shade like Call The Shots or Warm Regards from the Boss Statement Matte Lipstick collection to your lips for a goddess vibe.

Dussehra (Bright Silk Sarees)

Silk sarees in vibrant hues call for makeup that’s bold yet balanced. Choose shimmery, sparkly lids in hues of copper or light bronze from the Cosmo Glitz Palette and strong lipsticks in shades of Popsicle or Twisted, with a velvet matte finish to complement the bright tone of the saree. 

Diwali (Georgette/Organza Embellished sarees) 

Diwali is about light, shimmer, and celebration; your makeup should embody this vibe. Choose glitter or shimmery eyeshadow in gold, champagne, or metallic from the Cosmo Glitz Palette on your lids. For that illuminating base, opt for the Hyper-Luminous Strobe Cream mixed with Serum Skin Tint and add a glossy lip in a warm nude or bold ruby shade. This look keeps you glowing as brightly as the diyas!

Wedding Season Saree Makeup

We don’t really need to emphasise the importance of a saree makeup look for wedding party! LoveChild has some great tips to help you look great in person as well as on camera! 

Engagement Makeup Look in Saree

Engagements call for romance and elegance. Go with soft glam effects by focusing on a dewy base and a pastel-toned eyeshadow for your eyes like soft pinks, soft lilacs, soft champagne from the Star Rush palette. Complete the look with fluttery lashes using our Amplif-eye Mascara for those voluminous lashes!

You can also pair this with a peachy blush in the shade Giggle for the cheeks and a go for a muted pink lip to keep the look dreamy yet refined.

Reception Makeup Look with Saree

The reception is the time to shine. Go bold with smokey eyes in deep brown or black, balanced with glowing skin. A glossy lip in nude or mauve using the Lip Gelato tinted lip oil in Guava glitz or Raspberry rose keeps it modern and chic without stealing attention from the eyes.

Simple Bridal Makeup with Saree

Modern brides like to keep it minimal. Therefore, to make your natural features shine, a simple saree makeup for wedding is the key. Start with a flawless, radiant base using our Lights, Camera, Foundation! Then, proceed to add a light shimmer on your eyelids, and top it up by defining the eyes with the Nazar na Lage kajal and mascara. 

A soft rose blush and a classic red or pink lip in the shades Hot-Pop or Twisted in the luxe matte range is perfect to get that timeless bridal glow. 

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Overdoing Eye Makeup : Just because you are wearing a green saree doesn't mean you have to have bright green eyelids as well. Use colours that complement the saree, like gold, bronze, or neutral colours instead. The eye makeup needs to enhance the saree look, not clash with it!

2. Skipping Skin Prep: If you go straight into applying foundation without moisturising and priming, it might make the foundation look patchy and may wear off easily.

3. Applying Too Much Base Makeup: To avoid a cakey foundation, build coverage gradually and blend your foundation well for a flawless, skin-like finish.

4. Lip Color Mismatch: If you are going for a strong, bold eye look, then you might want to go for a softer lip. And if the lipstick is doing the talking like a deep red, keep the eye makeup subtle.

5. Forgetting to Set the Makeup: As festivities can be very long affairs, it is important to lock your look in place with a powder like Closing Call Perfecting Powder. This increases the makeup wear time and controls shine and smudging.

FAQs 

1. Which makeup look is best for a saree?

The best makeup for a saree is one that enhances your saree without overpowering it. A flawless base, defined eyes, and a lip that matches the mood of your outfit are key. For versatile looks, matte liquid lipsticks and eyeliners are perfect; they work for both everyday elegance and festive glam.

2. How to do simple makeup for a saree?

Keep it simple and light, prep your skin, apply a breathable foundation or BB cream, some light blush, and a nude or pink lip. Want a light base? LoveChild’s Skin Tint Foundation gives a natural and even finish, plus the Lip gelato tinted oil adds a touch of colour with rich moisturisation.

3. Can I wear smoky eyes with a saree?

Of course you can! Smokey eyes look fantastic paired with silk sarees, evening wear. Just pair with a nude lip so you don’t overpower the rest of your look. LoveChild Eyeshadow Palette Cosmo GLitz comes in rich, blendable shades that make smoky eyes easy, and all of them are beginner-friendly!

4. How to make saree makeup last all day?

Long events call for long-lasting makeup. Always start with a primer, set your base with powder. Smudge-proof products like LoveChild’s waterproof Kajal and Transfer-Proof Lipsticks ensure your look stays fresh from morning puja to late-night celebrations.

And there you have it! A complete guide to rock your festive saree makeup and be camera-ready without any touch-ups! We can’t wait to see you serve looks.

Go ahead and share your look with us on @lovechildbymasaba, and you might just get featured!