The festive season is here, and while it’s always fun to plan your beauty looks ahead of time, selecting a different look for every occasion can be a tad bit overwhelming. When it comes to acing that festive glam, Bollywood knows how to do it best. From the up-and-coming Gen-Z stars to the seasoned actors, Indian film divas have been swept up in the festive fervour and are serving their finest looks. So, we did what we do best—looked to celebrities for inspiration—and gathered some of our absolute favourite makeup looks. So, go ahead and bookmark these gems to effortlessly recreate them for all your upcoming festive celebrations and parties. Pick your favourites.
All Things Red
Sonam Bajwa transported us back to the retro era with her six yards of grace and bright, perfectly painted-on lips. The actress went all glam in a bold, bright red lipstick shade, which added a flush of colour to her face. This is best achieved with bold matte lipstick or a liquid lipstick formula that dries completely matte. Our current favourite pick is the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution, Red Carpet Red (buy here). She paired her look with fluttery eyelashes and the perfect winged eyeliner, defining her waterline. Consider adding a little bit of drama to your look with your choice of blush for flushed cheeks.
Pretty in Pastel
Let Pooja Hedge’s style inspire you to coordinate your eye makeup with your outfit. The actress opted for a pink and lavender eye shadow, glossy pale pink lipstick, and a dewy base and paired it with a stunning pastel saree. Select an eyeshadow that belongs to a similar colour family as your outfit to infuse a dash of colour. For the best pastel lids, we’ve got our eyes on the Magnet Eyes Eyeshadow Palette from Faces Canada. (buy here)
Keeping it Minimal
Janhvi Kapoor’s beauty choices have never failed to make a lasting impression, and her minimal makeup for the festive season exudes radiance. The actress pulled off a rosy glow with tints of rose gold blended on the cheeks, nose, and chin. To complete the look, she emphasised her eyes with a few coats of mascara, a subtle touch of soft pink eyeshadow, and a timeless classic: glossy lips. To achieve glossy and plump lips, we recommend Victoria’s Secret Colour Shine Lip Gloss (buy here).
The Latte Girl
Suhana’s desi avatar seems to be the perfect festive look. For festive glam, the Archies actress went for the ‘Latte Girl Makeup’, with a dewy base and light, flawless contour and bronzed cheekbones. She completed the look with glossy nude-coloured lip gloss, fuller lashes, and a bindi, and styled her hair into retro-style open curls. To replicate this look, we recommend using the Ultime Pro HD Runway Ready Foundation by Faces Canada. (buy here)
Bold and Beautiful
If you are someone who loves a touch of drama, take cues from Deepika Padukone’s look from the recent press event for ‘Jawan’. The actress donned a dramatic cat-eye look with thick, winged eyeliner. To achieve the kohl-rimmed eye look, use liquid eyeliner and dark kajal. We recommend the Ultimate Pro Intense Gel Kajal Black and Ultimate Pro Glitter Eyeliner by Faces Canada. Create sharp wings at the outer corners of your eyes, and add mascara for volume and length. And voila, you’re ready to make a statement.
A Wing for the Win
When in doubt, take inspiration from Sobhita Dhulipala. The ‘Made in Heaven’ actress rocked the monochrome pink glam like a pro and adorned herself with classic winged eyeliner, pink eyeshadow, fluttery eyelashes, and on-fleek brows, and they were ever-so-charming. To finish the look, use the NYX Professional Makeup Highlight & Contour Pro Palette (buy here) to contour your cheeks and add a touch of nude lipstick, and you’ll look absolutely stunning.
