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Ace the Durga Puja Look with These Makeup Tips
Payal Bhattacharya
For ages, Durga Puja or Durgotsav has been celebrated with great enthusiasm in Indian states like West Bengal, Orissa, Assam, and Tripura. The USP of this reverent festival is how people all over India get immersed in its electrifying vibe.
The festivity of Durga Puja is unparalleled, and most of us love to indulge in the exuberance of pandal-hopping. The beautiful idols of Durga Maa at every pandal are indeed spellbinding. But, something else captivates us at Durga Puja, and that is the hypnotic Durga Puja look of Bengali women. No trend in the world can beat that look!
If you’re enthusiastic about acing the Durga Puja makeup look, you’re in the right place. Apart from getting your ensemble ready, the critical aspect is doing your Bengali makeup for Durga Puja right.
Here are five must-haves tips for getting that impeccable Bengali Durga Puja makeup look. Follow these simple tips and be the apple of all eyes (besides the idols) during the Puja celebration.
Primer: Choose the protagonist wisely!
The protagonist in the realm of makeup is the primer. It is the first thing that comes in contact with your skin when you wear makeup. Want a photo-ready Durga Puja look that stays in place during long pandal-hopping walks? Then spring for the right primer.
Lakme Absolute Blur Perfect Makeup Primer is your best friend for doing Bengali makeup for Durga Puja, just right. It is lightweight, long-lasting, suitable for all skin tones, and extremely easy to apply. It will hide any blemishes in an instant and create the perfect base for your makeup to stay for long.
BB Bream: Beauty balm is next in line!
Beauty balm is popularly known as BB cream. It is another unmissable step for getting the perfect Durga Puja look. For a fresh, moisturized, and luminous sheen, pick the Sugar Cosmetics Goddess Of Flawless SPF30+ BB Cream. The beauty balm is suitable for all skin types and is available in multiple shades to complement your skin color.
With its in-built SPF 30+ protection, it can protect your skin from sun damage and give it a luxurious matte finish. With this product, you can set your worries aside and hop pandals with a sweat-free and radiant face all day!
Highlighter: Adorn your smile with crimson cheekbones!
Use the Swiss Beauty Blusher and Highlighter Kit to get that adorable rosy blush on your cheekbones. And, to add the finishing touch, don’t forget your beaming smile!
Eye Makeup: Accentuate your eyes for a magnetic look!
Eye makeup is the most crucial aspect of creating the perfect Bengali Durga Puja makeup look, and it entails four significant steps. If you get them right, pat yourself for accomplishing this mission-critical process.
Kajal:
Lakme Eyeconic Kajal, available in various stunning shades, can be your go-to product for getting those enigmatic and glamorous eyes. You can use it on your water-line like kohl or can even apply it like an eyeliner. With its smudge-proof and water-proof technology, your eyes will exude elegance all day long.
Eyeshadow:
If you are aiming to nail the Durga Puja look, red eyeshadow is a must! You can use the Swiss Beauty Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette Kit to give your eyelids a beautiful crimson hue.
Eyeliner:
Bengali makeup for Durga Puja is incomplete without the dramatic winged liner. You can either use the timeless kajal or Lakme Eyeconic Liquid Eyeliner to let your eyes do the talking.
Mascara:
It is the last but inevitable step of your eye makeup process to get those perfectly expressive Bong eyes. Lakme Eyeconic Curling Mascara can give you intensely pigmented and curled eyelashes.
Lipstick: Amp up your look with the perfect lip shade!
Last but not least, use a highly pigmented lip shade to accentuate your look. You may have your favorites, but consider using Sugar Matte as Hell Crayon Lipstick in the Scarlett O’Hara shade to get luxuriously smooth and pigmented lips. You can also chose a perfect red lipstick according to your skin colour here is the red lipstick guide which will be helpful.
And, of course, don’t miss out on the red bindi. We can’t complete the Durga Puja look without it!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is primer a must when doing your makeup?
Yes. Most beauty experts recommend using a primer after your last skincare step before applying any other makeup product. A primer helps conceal skin imperfections and make your skin look smooth and hydrated. It also helps create the perfect base for your makeup to stay for long.
Can you do winged eyeliner with a kajal pencil?
Yes, you can use a kajal pencil to get the perfect winged eyeliner. It also depends on your preference, as some people might prefer liquid eyeliner over kajal.
What are the bestselling eyeliners?
Lakme Eyeconic Liquid Eyeliner, Faces Canada Ultimate Pro A Matte Made In Heaven Ink Eyeliner, and Lakme Insta Eyeliner are some of the bestselling eyeliners.
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About Payal Bhattacharya
Payal is an editor at Purplle.com. She believes that the world will be a much better place if everyone owns a cat, it’s bizarre but true. She’s very sensitive and particular about her skincare routines and never skips it even for a single day. She loves to read about intimate hygiene and educate herself about female and male personal care which clearly reflects in her writings.









