7 best Bollywood celebrity looks to inspire your Diwali makeup

Between curating the perfect festive gifts and perfecting your card-night ensembles, putting together your Diwali hair and makeup can easily slip down the list of priorities. Since your face often takes centre stage, it deserves its own spotlight moment. Our curation of celebrity-approved beauty looks ensure you put those luxe palettes to work, by embracing trends that capture the radiance and spirit of the season. From bold strokes for cocktail parties to understated glamour for Diwali pujas, these looks balance celebration with sophistication, ensuring you’re the diva of every festive function you attend.

1. Ananya Panday 

Soft yet luminous, Ananya Panday channels bronzed beauty to perfection. Like her, add warmth across the face with a rich bronzer and complement it with earthy brown tones on the eyes. A hint of kohl enhances her gaze, while a minimal highlighter and nudepink lips complete this effortlessly sun-kissed look.

2. Janhvi Kapoor 

For those who like their makeup to speak through their eyes, take a cue from Janhvi Kapoor. Her soft pink lids, framed with winged eyeliner and kohl-lined waterlines, exude just the right festive drama. Flushed pink cheeks and matching lips tie the look together, making it an ideal choice for party evenings.

3. Kiara Advani

Kiara Advani’s signature glam proves that simplicity can still steal the show. She balances a minimal base with smouldering soft-smokey eyes crafted from warm browns and reds, accentuated with kohl and generous mascara. Glossy nude lips add the Diwali-ready finishing touch.  

4. Disha Patani

Classic black smokey eyes and glowing skin defines Disha Patani's festive statement. Begin with a dewy foundation and gentle contour to sculpt the face. A wash of black and brown blended eyeshadow paired with bold black liner and lush lashes makes for instant allure. Highlight the high points of your face — cheekbones, brow bone, and nose bridge — for a luminous finish. Opt for nude gloss or soft peach lips for balance.

5. Rashmika Mandanna

Let simplicity shine when you follow Rashmika Mandanna's makeup lead. Start with a neutral base, then wing out black eyeliner over a base of neutral shadow along the lash line, softening the edges for depth. Add bronze or medium-brown tones to the crease for warmth, and a touch of shimmer at the centre for that festive glint. Finish with touches of bronzer on the cheeks and a glossy lip to let the eyes command all attention.

6. Deepika Padukone

Deepika’s look focuses on luminous skin with softly contoured cheeks and a hint of highlighter. Her eyes are defined with warm brown eyeshadow, seamlessly blended into a soft smoky finish, and accentuated with voluminous lashes. A muted nude lipstick ties the look together. 

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7. Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor’s look channels classic Indian beauty. Her skin is kept matte and flawless, allowing her dramatic winged eyeliner to take center stage. A touch of soft blush adds warmth, while the lips are finished with a rose-tinted gloss for a hint of shine. The look is completed with a neat, low bun adorned by a striking red bindi.

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