A festive glam kit to create two magical looks

From morning rituals to midnight celebrations, festive beauty doesn’t need layers of glam to make a statement. These two easy-to-recreate looks strike the perfect balance between tradition and modern minimalism — ideal for when you want to glow, not go overboard.

Makeup must-haves for festive season

Tinted Moisturiser with SPF: A breathable, radiant base that protects and gives a radiant glow
Cream Blush – A soft, natural flush that looks seamless in daylight.
Blotting papers: Keep shine under control without disturbing your look.
Blotting Paper – Keeps shine at bay without disrupting your minimal base.
Brown Kohl Pencil: For a sultry, soft smokey eye that works day to night.
Nude gloss: Adds polish and fullness without clashing with bold eye makeup.
Dewy setting spray: Locks in makeup and amps up the glow all evening long.

Be a glam diva with a radiant glowFor evening outings, pick soft glam — never loud, always luminous.Skin: Use a dewy tinted moisturiser. Use concealer on the T-zone, and contour to sculpt. Try the trending orchid pink blush — a flirty blend of pink and purple.Eyes: Smokey but soft: use warm brown tones on the lids, then add gold shimmer for that sparkle. Blend well and wear mascara for that volumionous & glam lash lift.Lips: Let your eye makeup shine and wear a nude lip colour with gloss.Hair: Wear your hair in loose waves with a middle parting. The waves will add drama.– inputs by Prasenjit Biswas, MUABe the morning muse: Traditional, with a twistThis look is made for bright mornings – think fresh, fuss-free, and elegantSkin: Ditch the full coverage. Even out the T-zone with concealer, add soft contouring for definition, and use peach blush. A tiny bindi completes the look.Eyes: Smudge a brown eye pencil just enough to elongate the eyes. No shimmer, no liner — just a clean swipe of mascara, and natural brows.Lips: Nude lips with brown-pink undertones tie everything together. Hair: A sleek bun wrapped in fresh flowers is classic, minimal, and smells as good as it looks.Festive mornings call for dewy skin, gentle hues, and a natural glow. Evenings are for shimmer & shine. The festive glow is about elegance– Ankita Singh, modelPics, MUA and hair: Prasenjit Biswas; assisted by: Ankita Biswas; styling: Sumit Sinha; sari: Joydeep Roy; blouse: Lipika Dudhoria; lehenga: Esha Sethi Thirani; jewellery: Sakshi Bajaj and Shreya; location: The Park, Kolkata

About the Author

Ruman Ganguly

Ruman Ganguly is a Principal Correspondent at Calcutta Times. She covers Tollywood and fashion, besides her regular responsibilities at the desk. Her passions include movies, reading and avante-garde fashion shoots.

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