4-Step Holi Makeup Look Inspired by Deepika Padukone 

More than just a festival, Holi is a whole VIBE. It’s gulaal in your hair, gujiya in your hand, thandai in your system and Balam Pichkari playing on loop in your head. Because if there’s one song that owns Holi, it’s that one. And if there’s one Holi look that lives rent-free in every girl’s mind, it’s Deepika Padukone in that song. The ever-so-subtly flushed cheeks. The defined eyes. The perfect pout. Luckily, it’s not as complicated as it looks. 

So this your simple 4-step Deepika-inspired Holi makeup guide, so the next time someone throws color at your face, you will still be serving looks. 

Step 1: The Protective Base  

Remember back in the day, when mom would cover your face in coconut oil before Holi so that the colors wouldn’t stick on your skin? Good news – you don’t need to slather oil anymore. Instead, pump out some Dream Beauty Celestial Glow Foundation onto your fingers and gently dab and pat it all over your face. The lightweight coverage builds as you go, melts into your skin, evens out your tone and adds that perfect holi-ready glow. Most importantly, it creates a layer that keeps the bright gulaal from staining your skin. It’s a win-win. 

Step 2: Blush Like You Mean It  

If there’s one thing Deepika rocks effortlessly, it’s that naturally flushed cheek look. That’s exactly the vibe we want for Holi – all rosy from laughter, gulaal and maybe 2 rounds of thandai. Grab your Nebula Cream Blush in the shade Carina Crimson and gently swipe it across the top of your cheeks. Blend with your fingers and you’re done. Fresh, playful and just SO Holi.  

Dream Beauty tip: Take a little of that same blush and lightly tap it on your eyelids for a 5-second super quick shadow look. Go all in – it’s the festival of colors after all. 

Step 3: Kajal-Rimmed Eyes 

If there’s one thing Deepika absolutely owns, it’s her eye makeup. Bold and striking. But hey, Holi isn’t the day to be creating dramatic eye looks. You just need a good smudgeproof, waterproof kajal, because you want something that stays put when water splashes on you. So take your Dream Beauty Eclipse Kajal and start tightlining on your upper lash line to instantly make your eyes pop. Then swipe the kajal along your upper lid, close to the lashes. One smooth stroke and now you can enjoy your day without worrying about it smudging or smearing. 

Dream Beauty tip: Gently smudge the kajal on your upper lid with your finger for a smokey effect.  

Step 4: Glossy Lips, Always In 

You’ve devoured 2 gujiyas and 10 pakodas, and taken 78 selfies. Your matte lipstick is nowhere to be found. This is where we want something that doesn’t just vanish in thin air in minutes. Reach out for Solace Lipgloss in shade Selene and swipe it on generously. It’s neither heavy nor sticky – but gives that pretty shine that plays beautifully with all the colors on your face. So it will leave that soft tint behind while keeping your lips plump, smooth and hydrated – so every close-up selfie still gives babe energy. 

Wrapping up 

Just like always, Holi is going to be loud, colourful and a little unpredictable; and maybe that’s the fun of it. But at least your makeup game would be 10/10 Deepika-approved. So go ahead and play fearlessly, because with Dream Beauty you are ready to own the day.