Get your glow on this Onam with these luxe beauty must-haves

As the festive season kicks off in the latter half of 2024, it’s time to celebrate, dress up, and create lasting memories. With Onam just around the corner, this annual Kerala festival is the perfect opportunity to curate your traditional looks and capture stunning Instagram moments. But while your outfits are ready, choosing the right beauty products from the countless ones available can be overwhelming. To save you time and stress, we’ve curated a list of the top beauty essentials to keep you glowing through the festivities!

Laura Mercier Mini Best Sellers Roseglow Caviar Stick Duo, ₹2,170

Look no further if your priority is an insane colour payoff this festive season with your make-up products. This Laura Mercier Roseglow Caviar Stick set is incredibly pigmented, and all you need is a single swipe. This creamy eyeshadow is also smudge-proof and transfer-proof, lasting up to 12 hours. No matter how hectic your festive celebrations are, these aren't flaking out!

PIXI On-The-Glow Blush, ₹1,950

Too much blush, said no one ever! The Pixi On-the-Glow blush range has been the talk of the town for a while. Cream blush is so in this season, and it’s even better when it hydrates your skin along with adding that pop of colour. The shade ‘Fleur’ is a lovely pink shade; it also has skincare elements such as aloe vera, fruit extracts, and ginseng extracts.

Clinique High Impact Mascara, ₹2,750

Add a flair of drama with bolder, longer, and plumper lashes! The Clinique High Impact Mascara delivers and how! The jet-black shade adds definition to your eyes and attracts just the right kind of attention. The payoff is incredible and one of the finest this season.

Huda Beauty Lip Contour 2.0 Automatic Matte Lip Pencil, ₹1,650

Aren’t we all just looking for a perfect shade of brown, be it our lipsticks or lip liners? Huda Beauty’s Lip Pencil in the shade warm brown is long-lasting, transfer-proof, and water-resistant. You can bid farewell to all your worries about it getting smudged because that’s not happening! It glides onto your lips smoothly and evenly, giving that perfect finish.

Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lipstick, ₹2,200

With an impressive range of shades featuring corals, nudes, plums, reds, pinks, and browns—you'll find your lip shade for this festive season in no time! It’s weightless and hence feels as light as a feather on your lips. A single swipe and you're good to go! The hydrating lip colour also comes with a moisture-rich formula loaded with hyaluronic acid, giving your lips that extra care they need.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base, ₹6,950

Primer is one of the most essential steps to prep your skin before your make-up, and you should only choose the best! The Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base is one of the bestsellers out there with its primer and moisturising properties. It doesn’t make your skin feel greasy; instead, it hydrates and softens with its formula of shea butter with vitamins B, C, and E. It aids in antioxidant protection, and grapefruit and geranium fragrances help in uplifting your skin scent.

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint, ₹6,550

Chanel’s first-ever Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint has been a discovery all right! It’s lightweight, and the presence of tamarind seed extracts provides hydration. Its superpower is the presence of microdroplet pigments. The seamless application on the skin results in a flawless and radiant finish. The aim is to enhance your skin with its sheer coverage. It’s so light that it makes for a super comfortable pick, keeping your natural beauty and glow intact.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmos Eyeshadow Palette, ₹5,050

It’s the perfect festive pick with just the right mix of vivid and neutral colours. The Cosmos Eyeshadow Palette has 12 luxurious shades from shimmer to matte to metallic strokes. They’re highly pigmented and easy to blend, making it effortless for you to get that dreamy eye make-up to complement your traditional ensembles.

Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow Goals, ₹3,500

Your brows should always be perfect! The Benefit Cosmetics eyebrow duo kit comes with a brow pencil and an eyebrow gel. It does the job of giving definition to your brows and making it last for hours. The rich colour payoff is one of the most enticing factors about this product, as the pigmentation makes the brow look fuller.

Too Faced Makeup Insurance Longwear Setting Spray, ₹2,750

Never skip the last step of using a long-lasting setting spray; that’s the most essential last step of your make-up routine! The Too Faced Longwear Setting Spray has an effective concoction of green tea and algae extract that not only locks moisture but also makes your skin feel hydrated and refreshed. It lasts up to 18 hours and prevents your make-up from getting smudged.

Dior Addict 24H Hydration Plumping Gloss Lip Maximizer, ₹4,100

Made up of 90 per cent natural-origin ingredients, this luxurious Plumping gloss leads to 24-hour hydration. It has a diverse range featuring shimmer, clear, intense, and holographic finishes. It’s also multi-purposeful, as it can be worn as a gloss as well as a lip primer to make your lips look fuller. The hydration payoff is truly commendable.

Laneige Ceramide Toner and Cream, ₹2,232

This product comes with dual features and delivers a flawless result. The presence of ceramides and peptide complexes ensures maximum nourishment and hydration. The combination of rich cream consistency with liquid toner results in instant absorption. It does wonders in protecting your skin barrier and locking in key ingredients.

Huda Easy Blur Primer & Foundation, ₹2,550 and 3,380 each (respectively)

This ultra-blurring primer is great on your skin to control excess oil, blur pores, smooth textures, and result in a smooth base for your foundation. Top it with the weightless Easy-Blur foundation that results in an airbrushed finish. With properties such as niacinamide and silica, the formulation is perfect for medium-to-buildable coverage and it comes in 29 shades.

Bvlgari Allegra Chill & Sole Eau De Parfum, ₹19,750

It’s a refreshing floral citrus scent that reminisces about the feeling of eternal optimism. The mixture contains neroli mixed with notes of citrus, petitgrain, and orange blossom for the floral accents. The natural elements make you feel relaxed as the charming scent casts a spell of rediscovering yourself.

Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray, 2,340

It tackles all the last-minute hair emergencies you may have—from fighting frizz and humidity to adding a healthy shine. It doesn’t leave any flaky residue and establishes a stronghold. The presence of antioxidant-rich Argan Oil is a super ingredient that helps in firm-holding and making any and every hairstyle look perfect and stay intact for long hours.

Fenty Beauty Flyliner Longwear Liquid Eyeliner, 2,400

Time to add a fuss-free liquid eyeliner to your beauty kit; the Fenty Beauty Flyliner Longwear Liquid Eyeliner lives up to the hype! It’s hyper-saturated, long-lasting, and water-resistant; neither does it fade nor does it transfer. It dries up quickly, thus freeing you from the hassle of getting it smudged. The classy felt tip ensures a satin smooth finish, whether you’re looking for a minimal fine line or that perfect winged stroke.

These beauty recommendations are going to make it a lot easier for you to get your hands on the right products this festive season!

Lead image credit: Katrina Kaif/Instagram  

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