Delhi’s festive season is all about vibrant celebrations, endless gatherings, and sparkling lights. From Durga Puja to Diwali parties, your calendar is likely filled with events, and looking your best throughout these celebrations is non-negotiable. However, Delhi’s unpredictable weather—ranging from lingering humidity to sudden cool breezes—can put your makeup to the test.
To help you keep your flawless, long-lasting makeup look during this festive season, we have prepared the ultimate guide. Here are tried-and-tested tips that will ensure your makeup stays fresh and radiant, no matter how long the celebrations last.
- Prep Your Skin Like a Pro
The secret to long-lasting makeup starts with a well-prepped base.
Cleanse and Moisturize: Begin by washing your face to remove all the dirt and oil. Apply a lightweight, hydrating moisturizer that suits your skin type.
Prime, Prime, Prime: A good primer is your best friend during the festive season. For oily skin, choose a mattifying primer, and for dry skin, go for a hydrating one. Primers create a smooth base, blur imperfections, and help your makeup adhere better.
- Choose Long-Wear Formulas
Invest in long-lasting makeup products.
Foundation: Go for a long-wear, transfer-proof foundation that can endure hours of celebration. Matte or semi-matte finishes help control shine.
Eyeshadow: Use waterproof or smudge-proof formulas for bold or glittery eye looks. Apply a primer on your eyelids to avoid creasing.
Lips: Matte liquid lipsticks or long-lasting lip tints are excellent options for staying power. Avoid very shiny finishes as these may bleed and fade too soon.
- Layer Wisely
Layering your products well can make all the difference.
Set Your Foundation: Once you have applied your foundation and concealer, use a translucent setting powder to lock everything in place. You can also lightly bake the under-eye area for crease-free makeup at festive events.
Blush and Highlighter: Use cream base blushes and highlighters so they blend into the skin perfectly. For extra long-lasting performance, apply a powder blush or highlighter over the top of the cream base.
- Eyes
Your eyes are the focal point in most festive looks, so they must stay unsmudged all day long.
Eyeliner and Kajal: Ensure your eyeliner and kohl pencils are waterproof to prevent the appearance of smudges in humid or crowded spaces.
Mascara: A waterproof mascara is a must to prevent raccoon eyes during long celebrations.
Brows: Fill in your brows with a long-wear brow pencil or gel to keep them looking defined all night.
- Set It and Forget It
Setting your makeup is pivotal for ensuring it stays intact.
Setting Spray: A good quality setting spray will set your makeup and give it a fresh look. Choose the ones which can also add a luminescence glow or a mattifying effect according to your requirements.
Blotting Papers: Take blotting papers in case of excess oil without disarranging your makeup.
- Touch-Ups on the Go
The best makeup does require touching up sometimes at long events.
Compact Powder: Keep a compact powder in your clutch for quick touch-ups. Choose one with a mirror for convenience.
Lipstick: Reapply your lipstick after meals or drinks to keep your pout looking perfect.
Q-Tips and Mini Brushes: These can be lifesavers for fixing small smudges or blending harsh lines on the go.
- Weather-Proof Your Look
Delhi’s festive season often comes with fluctuating weather, so adapt your makeup accordingly.
For Humidity: Mattifying products must be used. Avoid any creamy or dewy product that tends to slide off in warmer conditions.
Cooler Evenings: Some extra hydration for the prevention of your makeup looking dry or patchy.
- Keep Your Skin Happy
Remember, your makeup is going to look only as good as the skin it’s painted onto.
Hydrate: Keep drinking plenty of water for a plump and healthy appearance.
Remove Makeup Thoroughly: Using a gentle yet potent cleanser is essential, especially after all the celebrations to prevent breakouts and dullness.
Makeup does not have to be hard work during Delhi’s festive season. With proper preparation, the right products, and techniques, one can enjoy flawless makeup from the first ritual of Durga Puja to the last party at Diwali.
If you are looking for professional guidance or a professional touch, visit Makeup by Priya Kalra. Our team specializes in making festive looks that are so you and the occasion, thus making you look your best throughout the celebrations.
Let your makeup be as dazzling as the celebrations around you this festive season! Book your appointment with us today and step into the spotlight with confidence.