With the festive season quickly approaching, it’s essential for your wardrobe to be party-equipped for all the events you are soon going to be invited to. And while you might have zeroed down on your ethnic looks, now is a good time to get that makeup kit ready too! If your makeup kits are not equipped with all the right tools for a standout beauty look for the festive season, here’s helping you out...

Sonam K Ahuja’s makeup artist, Namrata Soni says, “My key requirements for a shimmer palette are a creamy texture, lasting power and little to no fallout.” Fallouts create that mess on your face and are greatly irritating when you are in a hurry.

“The best kohl for me is one that doesn’t smudge, even after a full day and night out,” Soni said. With the number of kohl pencils in the market, it can get difficult to choose the right one. Choose wisely based on what your needs are! A good kohl pencil is imperative for defined eyes this festive season.

“Look for a primer that leaves a buttery feel on your face and hydrates your skin, since extra makeup and a long day can leave your skin dehydrated,” advises Soni. She swears by Tom Ford’s Illuminating Primer. Primers are essential on days when your skin will get little to no hydration all day.

Soni loves any matte lipstick that has great colour payoff with a non-drying texture. The reason why ‘matte’ is a priority here is because matte lasts longer than glossy lipsticks and that’s what you need this festive season when you’re dancing away all carefree!

“My most important quality is a heavy-duty concealer for events is one that lasts in hot, humid weather, but has a creamy texture,” Soni says. A heavy-duty concealer covers every imperfection perfectly and comes in a wide colour range too. So, pick the right one for your skin type!
Who better than celebrity makeup artist, Namrata Soni to take advice from this festive season, right?