Embrace Your Inner Devi: Traditional Durga Puja Makeup Guide

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Durga Puja is a celebration of strength, beauty, and tradition, embodied in the spirit of Goddess Durga herself. From your grandma to your mom, you’ve grown up watching the women in your life embrace the iconic look of a white saree with red borders or statement reds, always paired with bold, sculpted makeup. Iconic Bollywood portrayals of this look in Devdas or Kahaani, have brought this iconic ensemble to life on the big screen, capturing its essence in unforgettable ways.

This year, it’s your turn to carry forward that fearless, timeless tradition. Let us help you create a stunning Durga Puja look that’s bold, beautiful, and as empowering as the goddess you’re celebrating.

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A Timeless Look

To pull off the classic red-and-white Durga Puja ensemble, it’s essential to complement it with timeless makeup that enhances your look to perfection.

Start by prepping your base makeup as usual, ensuring an even, and skin-like finish.

We recommend mixing your foundation or skin tint with the Lakmé Lumi Lit Face Cream in Gold for a goddess-like, radiant glow from within.

With a white saree, red borders, and a bold red bindi—the hallmark of a Durga Puja look—it’s the perfect time to play up your eyes. One of the most classic and striking choices? The smokey eye makeup.

To accentuate your smokey eyes, add a touch of gold or bronze eyeshadow on your eyelids using the Lakmé Rouge Bloom Pro-Palette.

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Amplify your look with kohl-lined eyes. Opt for a dramatic winged liner effect using the Lakmé Unreal Precision Liquid Eye Liner for that goddess-worthy gaze.

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Define your brows to perfection using the Lakmé Brow Sculpt Palette for fuller and bold brows. Since your eyes are the focal point of this look, well-groomed brows will complement and enhance them beautifully.

No traditional Durga Puja makeup is complete without a classic red lip. Choose the Lakmé Rouge Bloom Powder Matte Lipstick which delivers a rich, intense red hue to elevate your entire look.

Skin Tone Recommended Shade
Light Brick Bloom
Medium Scarlet Rose
Tan/Deep Cherry Blossom

Finally, complete your look by adding some color to your cheeks with the Lakmé Facelift MultiSlayer Blush Stick in Pink Powerhouse It brings that soft, feminine touch to your festive appearance.

To accentuate the glow from your base, apply the Lakmé Facelift MultiSlayer Highlighter Stick in Golden Gleam for a radiant, dewy finish.

If you’re looking for a more glamorous Puja look, watch how Debasree Banerjee creates a stunning Durga Puja look:

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Nailed It

While offering flower petals or performing Dhunuchi, let your bold red nails take the spotlight. Complete your festive look with the Lakmé True Wear Color Crush Nail Polish in shade 404 for the perfect vibrant red hue that complements your traditional ensemble.

If a full red manicure isn’t your style, try creating red French tips for a subtle and chic twist.

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FAQs

Q:1 Which color is best for Durga Puja ?

A. For Durga Puja, the most iconic and revered color combination is a white saree with red borders, which symbolizes purity, elegance, and the goddess's divine power. To complement this stunning outfit, bold red lips, sindoor, and a red bindi are the perfect makeup choice.

Q:2 How to look good in Durga Puja ?  

A. To look good during Durga Puja, wear traditional attire like a saree or salwar suit in vibrant colors. Pair it with subtle makeup, bold red lips, and traditional accessories like bindi and bangles.

Q:3 How to do makeup for Durga Puja ?

A. To pull off the classic red-and-white Durga Puja ensemble, it’s essential to complement it with timeless makeup that enhances your look to perfection. Go for a classic smokey eye look with Kohl-lined eyes along with bold red lipstick to match the Pujo aesthetic.

Let’s look at some more festive looks to glam you up this festive season.