Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Durga Pooja Makeup Look

Hi Everyone,

Today I'm here to share a makeup look that I created for Durga Pooja. The festive season is a busy time & this look is simple, easy & quick to create if you've not had a chance to plan your look :-) I have kept the focus on the red bindi & red lips, trying to build the rest of the makeup around these signature features. Hope you like it...




Here's how I went about creating this look - 

Base Makeup:



After moisturizing my face, I applied the NYX Photo Loving Primer (purple variant for anti-dullness) & waited for it to settle. Then I used my HG "foundation" the Lakme CC Cream & set it with the Rimmel London Stay Matte powder. I swear I've not been reaching out for foundations at all & I've already gone through almost 10 tubes of the Lakme CC Cream :-P I used the Derma Color Camouflage concealer under my eyes to cover up the dark circles. (PS - Since I had about 20 mins before my lil tornado would get up from his afternoon siesta, I unknowingly missed out on clicking a couple of products. In this pic, the RL Stay Matte Powder :-( )

Eye Makeup:



I primed my eyes with this liquid eyeshadow from the tube; you can skip this step but I wanted some base for my eyeshadow could hold on to. I used the 'pinkish' shade on the right, from the Faces Canada eyeshadow duo & dabbed it in the inner half of my eyelid. On the outer half, I wanted something deeper, so I used the Calvin Klein brown eyeshadow to create a V-shape on the outer half. Went all out with my fav Sugar Cosmetics eyeliner in 'Eye Told You So' to create a winged eye. With the Lakme Eyeconic kohl in Black, I lined the lower lashline & later smugded it out with the same CK eyeshadow so that it doesnt budge. I used the MUA eyebrow pencil in brown to fill out my eyebrows. (Missed out of clicking the Sugar Cosmetics eyeliner, Lakme Eyeconic Kajal & MUA eyebrow pencil... sorry :-( plz dont kill me! You can use any liner, kajal or brow pencil you might have.)

Lips & Cheeks:



I used my one of my favourite red lipsticks, 'Pure Rouge' from the Pure Reds Collection by L'Oreal Paris. This is the famous Freida Pinto shade :-) I applied the Makeup Revolution baked blush in 'Loved Me Best' which has a reddish tone, since I wanted to tie in the bright red bindi & lipstick.


Finishing touches:

I applied a bright red bindi which I was very skeptical about at first. I have a round face already & I didn't know if this would suit me, but when I saw my pictures later, I felt it looked really nice & come on...this look would NEVAAA been complete without the signature red bindi!! It's an absolute MUST & I love it :-) I brought out my festive earrings (they're really heavy & I dont wear them often) to bring the look together. 



I really liked how the look turned out. The red-pink toned makeup, the bindi & the lipstick, the gold from the earrings...everything just seamlessly blended together!! The best part is that you can use the products that you might already have & re-create this look.

Hope you liked this post. What's your favourite feature to play up during Durga Pooja? The eyes, lips, blush or face? Leave me your comments below ... I'd love to know your thoughts :-)

Until the next post...Ciao!!!


16 comments:

  1. Hi Neha.... my gosh! This is such a pretty look😍

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  2. That lipstick is the bomb! I swear :)

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    1. I couldn't agree more, Kay! ;-)

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    2. Such a beautiful look neha! I m surely trying this out..loved the blush

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    3. Thanks Komal! :-) I'm glad you liked the look... I picked up this blush from a blog sale, its a lovely one na?

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  3. Perfect Festive look..bindi sure looks good on you Neha..

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  4. Beautiful look created by you Neha. ..I am gonna try this one for sure..you look gorgeous as always

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  6. This is just so beautiful, gorgeous and glamorous! I love how you have done everything in detail, yet without too much of hassle. I don't like it when, during the festivals we are always so short of time and people ask to create even the simplest of looks with say, about five colors for the eye make up!

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    2. Thanks Nivi! :-) I really believe in quick & easy makeup looks that look like you've spent a lot of time creating ;-) I'm sneaky that way hahaha...on a serious note..your kind words of encouragement mean a lot to me!! The fact that you're taking time out to read my blog, follow it, leave a comment etc means that you know your feedback means a lot...& guess what? It does babes! <3 Your blog was one the first few ones I followed as a reader...& with you commenting on my post...total fan girl moment happening here LOL ;-)

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  7. With the kind of make up u have turned so gourgeou that only one word comes in mind. " impeccable". But I would add that u do not need make ups... This may be hiding ur real beauty...

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