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Outfit may change, jewelleries might become more dazzling but looking the celebration? That is non-negotiable!
Indian festivities come with a love and fervour and some beauty dilemma as well. Everything around you is buzzing, outfit is planner but makeup? Still in progress.
Looking at the mirror and thinking whether to go all out with a bold lip? Or keep it soft with a shimmer? Here's the thing: festive makeup isn't one look fits all. A morning puja calls for a completely different look from a Diwali card party glam.
So, whether you're a makeup minimalist or someone who believes there's no such thing as too much glow, consider this your ultimate guide to Indian festive makeup. We believe makeup should celebrate Indian skin tones as exquisitely as the festivals we celebrate here, LoveChild is here for that.
Morning Pujas: Less Makeup, More Main Character Energy
Morning festivities have a fresh charm of their own. Fresh flowers, traditional outfits, family photographs and the inevitable rushed "Are you ready yet?"
For a simple festive makeup look, the trick is to look radiant without spending your entire morning in front of the mirror.
Here's your morning makeup playbook:
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Base: Start with LoveChild's One Take 5-in-1 BB Cream for natural matte coverage and SPF 20 PA++.
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Cheeks: Add a splash of colour with the Blockbuster Crème Blush that will give you a natural flush.
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Eyes: Define your eyes with a swipe of kajal. Nothing too dramatic and loud, but enough to catch attention.
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Lips: Finish with a hydrating lipstick in a rosy nude or soft pink shade.
This is a simple festive makeup Indian woman searches for: easy to wear that still feels special.
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Diwali Nights: When Subtlety Takes The Evening Off
If there's ever a time to bring out your boldest beauty moves, it's Diwali. Between the twinkling lights, the photographs, the mithai and the endless laughter, your festive makeup look deserves to be as memorable as you night.
Here's how to get Diwali-ready:
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Base: Reach for LoveChild's Lights Camera. Foundation for a soft matte finish that stays with you through the hours.
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Eyes: Go for a look from your Pinterets board; a metallic eyeshadow, a sharp wing or a smoky kajal moment.
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Glow: Add LoveChild's Liquid Highlighter to your cheekbones to get that extra sparkle.
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Lips: Complete the look with a rich berry, classic red or deep brown lipstick and see as every head turns your way.
Thinking of how to get all the products? Fear not, we have you sorted. LoveChild's Occasion’s Box is crafted with all your makeup needs to shine bright on Diwali and be the main event.
And if you're searching for festival makeup ideas that photograph beautifully, this one's ready for the flash.
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Karwa Chauth: A Little Tradition, A Lot Of Glam
Karwa Chauth has always been about keeping it a bit traditional. The outfit, the jewellery that has been in the family for the generations, the bindi and the bangles, all come together in this look.
This year, we're making a case for Indian festive makeup soft glam: polished skin, softly lit eyes and stunning lips.
Here's how to create the look:
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Base: Choose LoveChild's Skip Everything 4-in-1 Blurring Serum Skin Tint for a luminous, buildable coverage.
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Cheeks: Add a rosy colour with Cheek Flick Powder Blush.
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Eyes: Make the eyes softly defined with kajal and mascara.
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Lips: Pick a romantic rose, mauve or classic red to complement your outfit.
LoveChild's Day In Day Out Gift Box, with mascara, kajal, lipstick and Quench Tint, makes for a thoughtfully curated festive beauty gift. Or you can just keep it for yourself. We understand.
4. Festive Card Parties: Your Makeup Has Plans Too
Card parties are all about the fun, then why not let loose and have fun with your make-up as well? Think colourful eyeliner, shimmering lids, glossy lips and just enough drama to distract everyone from your poker face.
Your easy festival makeup formula:
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Eyes: Move away from your usual black liner for a colourful eyeliner or a shimmer-packed eyeshadow.
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Cheeks: Swipe on LoveChild's Bloominator Stick for buildable colour and a lumi-matte finish.
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Lips: Pair a lip liner with a high-shine gloss for a statement pout.
Winning the card game isn't guaranteed. Winning the beauty game? We have you covered.
5. Family Gatherings & Festive Lunches: The Five-Minute Festive Face
Indian festivals are never ending and so not every celebration needs a full glam routine. We understand the feeling of when you are in a spot where you have exactly ten minutes before someone announces that everyone is leaving.
That's where a simple festive makeup look comes in.
The five-minute routine:
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Even out your complexion with a mulit-use base.
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Add a swipe of blush for instant colour.
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Define your eyes with kajal and mascara.
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Finish with your favourite lipstick or lip gloss.
Want to make your festive makeup glow up even more? LoveChild's iconic Batua Pocket Lipstick brings striking fashion in the form of an accessory that you can sport and immediately glam-up your look. Small enough to carry, stylish enough to show off.
Let this look be your proof that a great Indian festive makeup look doesn't always need twenty products.
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6. Festive Gifting: Because Good Makeup Deserves Good Company
Let's talk about the other big festive question: what do you gift someone that they will actually love?
A festival makeup kit is the answer. But it has to be made personal.
LoveChild by Masaba's festive gift sets take the guesswork out of gifting, with beauty combinations curated for different moods, personalities and makeup routines.
- For the eye makeup enthusiast: Nazar Na Lage Gift Box, featuring eyeliner, kajal and mascara.
- For the one who loves experimenting: Eye Candy Gift Box, with coloured eyeliner, kajal and an eye mask.
- For the everyday makeup lover: Day In Day Out Gift Box, with versatile essentials they'll actually use.
Your Festive Makeup Questions, Answered
Q: What are the best festive makeup ideas for Indian celebrations?
A: The best festive makeup ideas stem from the occasion itself. Based on the occasion, choose whether you want to work a fresh skin and soft colours or statement eyes and glossy lips for your festive parties.
Q: How do you create a simple festive makeup look at home?
A: For an easy festival makeup, start with a multi-tasking base, swipe a dash of blush on it and define the eyes. Finish with a statement lipstick and there you go, in four steps you have a celebration-ready face.
Q: What should an Indian festive makeup kit include?
A: An Indian festive makeup kit needs to be versatile to suit the endless festive occasions. It should have all the essentials like a base, a kajal and mascara duo, an option to choose between blush/highlighter based on the look you want to create and a lipstick or lip gloss. Choose the kit wisely and ensure that it is curated with several essentials that can be used for multiple festive occasions.
Q: How do you make festive makeup last longer?
A: The secret to making festive makeup last longer is to work with formulas that claim long-lasting. Start with a well-prepped base and apply make-up in thin layers, don’t overdo it. Keep touch-up products on the go for help throughout the celebrations.
The Final Festive Rule? Make It Yours.
Here's what we love most about festive season makeup: there are no rules that can't be rewritten.
Wear a red lip to a morning puja. Go minimal for Diwali. Pair a dramatic wing with your favourite kurta. Play it by your rules.
The best festive makeup looks aren't about following a trend. They're about finding what feels like you, only a little more celebratory.
