Diwali Glam Done Right: Makeup, Skincare & Haircare that Add on the Festive Glow

As the festival of lights approaches, it’s time to embrace the spirit of Diwali with a glamorous look that reflects the joy and vibrancy of the season. Whether you’re attending family gatherings, festive parties, or simply enjoying the celebrations at home, the right makeup, skincare, and haircare can elevate your festive glow. Let’s explore how to shine brighter than the diyas this Diwali!

MyGlamm for a Pretty, Glossy Pout

Glossy lips are in and they look fantastic during the festive season! And these picks claim to deliver just that. Manish Malhotra’s MyGlamm Vintage Wine is an ultra-pigmented lipstick that offers a glossy, smooth finish with UVB protection, is long-lasting, and is free from nano ingredients, parabens, phthalates, SLS, silicones, and alcohol. The MyGlamm POUT by Karan Johar in red is a lightweight, red shade that provides a glossy petal glow finish, offers buildable colour, delivers an instant plumping effect, and is available in 10 dramatic shades. And the MyGlamm Super 4 Liquid Lipstick Stack is a travel-friendly, 4-in-1 lipstick with a luxurious velvet matte finish, featuring four shades—Rose, Mauve, Brown, and Pink—offering 8-hour wear and intense hydration.

Fix My Curls and FAE Beauty for All-In-One Festive Gift Box

Two Indian beauty brands, Fix My Curls and FAE Beauty, have collaborated to bring you something new for Diwali. This limited edition festive gift box includes a bourbon vanilla Hydrating Hair Mist and a Peptide Glaws Gloss in a special watermelon pink shade, both exclusive to the box. It features a custom-made tin for storage, a fun dice game for gatherings, a pouch for carrying products, and a pack of stickers for personalising items. Get it and make it your go-to all-in-one pick or make it a Diwali gift!

Traya for Healthy Locks

Flaunting healthy, luscious hair is a feeling that’s oh-so wonderful! And if you can do it for the festive season, there’s nothing like it. Traya claims to give you all that and more. Their Nourish Hair Oil is suitable for all hair types and contains argan oil, castor oil and rosemary extract. The brand also has a Scalp Oil that promises to promote hair regrowth by improving follicle health. It’s said that a good shampoo and conditioner can work like magic for your hair. Traya’s Defence Shampoo and Conditioner contain biotin which may aid hair growth.

Insight Cosmetics for Festive Ready Vanity Kit

Imagine opening up a single box and having everything you need for your Diwali makeup in one place! Insight Cosmetic has a Disha's Festive Ready Vanity Kit which claims to be just that. It includes a highlighter, lip & cheek tint, eyebrow pencil, kajal, eyeshadow palette, primer, concealer palette, lipstick, make up spray, foundation, eyeliner and loose powder.

Recode Studios for Jazzed Up Eyes

What if you could have water-proof, smudge-proof, intense colour in one gliding stroke that lasts up to 14 hours? Recode Studios has eyeliners that promise all this, in 4 different colours! Jazz up your eye makeup in Blue Crayon, Jamunia Purple, Blue Sapphire, Golden Era and Glittery Green with these gel eyeliners cum kajal. When in doubt, wing it out!

Milagro Beauty for Glow On The Go Kit

Milagro's Travel Bag Hamper contains everything you need for skincare on the go, including a travel bag, 15g of Sunblock, a 30ml Green Tea & Watermelon Face Toner, a puff, 15g of Honey Yogurt, a Satin Sponge, 5 ml of oil, an Under-eye Oil, and a Pro Pad. This stylish bag is designed to keep you radiant and refreshed, promising to ensure you have all your skincare essentials at your fingertips, no matter where you are. Reviews claim that it is ideal for achieving a glowing look while travelling!

Marmelo for Serum Blushers

Need a glowy blush that makes you look ethereal? Marmelo has serum blushers that claim to give you that radiant, glow-from-within flush. This smooth, shiny formula is said to glide on easily and gives your skin a natural sun-kissed glow. It's lightweight and can be built up for a soft daytime look or bold, glamorous cheeks. Simply drop, dab, and blend for a fresh, dewy finish. Get the Petal Kiss Serum Blusher which is a warm peachy pink nude shade. You can go for the Serum Blushers in mini sizes in Desert Rose or Lilac Dreams.

Nisara for Mesmerising Fragrances

No look is complete without a good fragrance. Smelling good is as important as looking good and that’s especially true for the festive season. Nisara has an array of Eau De Parfum options that can help you stay fresh and smell good. The Glorious Oud & One Desire combo offers two unisex perfumes. Glorious Oud blends woody and amber notes with apple, melon, orange, and bergamot, finished with dry amber and musk. One Desire features refreshing citrus notes of bergamot, orange, and ginger, layered with waterlily and green, finishing with musk, amber, cedarwood, and patchouli. The Blue Seduction & The Legend combo offers perfumes for men. Blue Seduction is a captivating men’s fragrance with lemon, pink pepper, and green apple top notes, lavender and geranium in the heart, and a base of amber, patchouli, and vetiver. The Legend features citrus fusion, bergamot, and pink pepper on top, with lavender, leather, and a base of vetiver, amber, and moss.

Skinvest for Tropical Trio Kit

Be it summer or winter, Indian weather can wreak havoc on your skin. And that’s why you need a skin-saving combo kit from Skinvest that claims to make you glow for Diwali. The Light it Up SPF 40+ PA++++ Mist effectively de-tans and reduces pigmentation while hydrating and softening the skin. Its transparent, lightweight formula absorbs quickly. The Smoothie In-Shower Body Conditioner has a luxurious texture that provides hassle-free, 24-hour nourishment, combating summer dryness, sweat, and body acne. The Clear Win Gel Cleanser offers a satisfying cleanse that hydrates, that is said to prevent breakouts, brightens skin, and maintains a balanced 5.5 pH level.

Mayskin for Triple Treat Skincare Combo

Want to unleash your skin's potential in time for Diwali? You can check out Mayskin’s powerhouse trio. Sunny Drip is a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 and PA++++ that is said to absorb quickly, offering protection against UVA, UVB, pollution, and blue light. Enriched with Copper Peptides, Niacinamide, and Oat Beta Glucan, it is said to repair sun damage and hydrates. Daily Dew claims to be a lightweight moisturiser featuring 4% niacinamide and 14 botanical extracts for radiant skin, while anti-ageing ingredients reduce wrinkles and provide 24-hour hydration with a soft muskmelon scent. As claimed by the brand, Bounce Back is a Vitamin C serum with 16 antioxidants that reduces hyperpigmentation and acne scars and doubles as a primer.

Himalaya Wellness for Coffee & Cocoa Nourished Skin

It is said that coffee offers various skin benefits, including exfoliation, reduced inflammation, tightened skin, improved circulation, and antioxidant protection. And that cocoa can enhance skin elasticity, reduces wrinkles, and promotes firmer, more supple skin through improved circulation and hydration. Himalaya Wellness has a range of products with these ingredients. Olive oil is said to moisturise and nourish skin with vitamins, fats, and antioxidants, helping to improve its appearance and reduce signs of ageing. Their deep cleansing Face Scrub, Face Wash and Face Pack all have coffee in them. For cocoa lovers, they have a Butter Body Cream as well as an Intensive Body Lotion. If olives call you, check out their Extra Nourishing Cream and Body Lotion.

Savour & Aura for Joyful Scents

If long-lasting body fragrances and oils are on your Diwali shopping list, then this one's for you. As mentioned by the brand, Tangerine essential oil offers uplifting and energising effects, similar to other citrus oils like Lemon and Wild Orange. Its sweet, tangy aroma can be tried to promote mood enhancement, support healthy digestion, and has cleansing properties for a healthy immune and respiratory system. Voyage is an adventurous and sophisticated fragrance designed for those who never settle, featuring a tranquil spice opening that evolves into citrus and concludes with a floral base. Its invigorating charm sets you apart, making it a distinctive choice for any personality.

Indulgeo Essentials for Flawless Complexion Trio

If you want your skin hydrated, protected and prepped for makeup, check out Indulgeo Essentials’ Flawless Complexion Trio. Heads Off Anti Acne Serum promises to target acne, whiteheads, and blackheads while repairing the skin barrier, using ingredients like Granactive Acne and Dendriclear for quick absorption and soothing effects. Rose Gold Oil is a luxurious blend with 24k gold flakes that promises to hydrate, brighten, and enhance skin elasticity, making it ideal as a daily moisturiser or makeup primer. Hyaluronic Acid is said to provide deep hydration with a 3D plump effect, reducing freckles and brightening the skin.

The Derma Co for Renewed, Rejuvenated Skin

It’s that time of the year when your skin needs a renewal, something that rejuvenates it for the festive season. The Derma Co has a product that might be just the thing. Peptide Retinol Serum-Cream combines peptides and 0.2% encapsulated retinol that claims to accelerate skin regeneration and target signs of ageing, such as dullness and dark spots. Enriched with retinaldehyde for firmness and Alpha Arbutin to fade blemishes, this serum-cream is supposed to promote a youthful, radiant complexion. ABC Peptide Exfoliator Serum combines lactic acid, salicylic acid, and vitamin C which can fade blemishes, improve texture, and brighten dull skin. 

2.Oh! for Styled, Set Hair

While shampoos and conditioners all help nourish hair, there’s more to hair than just that. Especially during Diwali when you will be changing your hairstyle daily. 2.Oh! has a Hair Repair Serum in Crème that promises to combine Strengthening Keratin and Nourishing Argan Oil to strengthen hair and leave it soft, smooth, and frizz-free. While their 3 in 1 Hair Styling Spray claims to deliver luscious, voluminous hair with high gloss shine while protecting against heat damage, thanks to its blend of nourishing proteins.

Quench Botanics for Healed Under-Eyes

The skin under our eyes is the most sensitive and the first one to showcase your stress levels. Dark circles, puffiness, dehydrated skin; it aims to get rid of it all and help you flaunt happy under-eyes with Quench Botanics. The Dark Circle Under Eye Cream contains cica, can be intensely hydrating and give you a well-rested and bright appearance. The Brightening Under Eye Hydrogel Patch has the goodness of avocados, vitamin C and E. These avocado-printed eye masks are pre-soaked in essence that is enriched with Korean natural ingredients to de-puff, brighten and relax tired eyes.

House of Makeup for Tinted, Radiant Base

Want to keep it light but still want an even, light base for your makeup this Diwali? You can go for House of Makeup’s Face Anything Skin Tint which claims to offer coverage, sun protection, and hydration in a single product. Its breathable formula, enriched with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and goji berries, delivers a flawless, dewy glow while keeping skin hydrated throughout the day.

Kerastase for Shiny, Glossy Hair

Imagine being decked up in beautiful outfits, your makeup on point, and accessories that just elevate everything. And then you look at your hair and it’s a frizzy mess! Keratase’s Elixir Ultime L'Huile Originale Serum can help! It is said to be a shine-enhancing leave-in serum for all hair types, enriched with Marula, Camellia, and Argan oils for nourishment and hydration. It promises to smoothen hair, provide up to 96 hours of frizz control, offer heat protection up to 230 degrees, and leave hair soft and radiant without any greasy finish.

ClayCo for Skincare While You Sleep

How about letting your skin heal and hydrate while you get your beauty sleep? ClayCo’s Rice and Sake Sleep Mask might be able to help you with that. This conditioning sleep mask is made with rice extract, sake, and trehalose, and is said to hydrate the skin and help combat sun damage.

Fiore for Radiant Skin on the go

Travelling for Diwali, be it to your hometown, relatives or just for a vacation? Then Fiore can help. Fiore is a luxury personal care brand offering eco-friendly, floral-inspired skincare products. Their Radiance Duo Travel Kit features a luxurious night care routine, including a celestial oil cleansing gel and a hydraC face cleanser, mist, and gel moisturiser. This set claims to effectively remove impurities and maintain hydration, preparing your skin for a radiant glow.