Five Beauty Picks That Belong in Your Festive Kit

Festivals in India are not quiet affairs. They’re loud, dazzling, and stretched across weeks of pujas, late-night card parties, and the kind of family gatherings that turn into impromptu photo shoots. The season demands energy — and your skin, hair, and mood carry the weight of it. Which is why a little help from a few trusted beauty allies doesn’t hurt. Here are five picks we think deserve a place in your vanity this festive season.

Radiance by Forever – skincare as ritual

In the run-up to Diwali, most of us are running on less sleep, endless errands, and an overdose of fried food. Skin, of course, shows it first. Forever Living’s Radiance range feels like that pause button. Aloe Vera sits at the heart of it, but the support cast is equally thoughtful: Licorice to calm irritation, Bamboo to restore glow, and Neem and Moringa to bring balance back. The Face Wash cleans without leaving skin tight; the Moisturizer is light enough to wear all day but has the nourishment to keep fatigue at bay. It doesn’t scream luxury, but it makes you feel cared for — which is exactly what you need in a season that doesn’t allow much downtime. 

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Magical Blends – skincare without the fuss

Ten-step routines sound great on Instagram; in real life, not so much. Magical Blends has worked around that problem with its blend-it-yourself idea. Pick a serum — Vitamin C if pigmentation bothers you, Niacinamide if dullness is your enemy, Ceramides if dryness takes over — and mix a few drops into their nourishing cream. Done. One product turns into many, depending on what your skin is craving that day. The concept feels democratic, almost playful, but the formulas back it up: vegan, clean, cruelty-free, and dermat-tested. For a season where mornings are manic and evenings unpredictable, this is skincare that bends with you. 

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Fonzie Folksy – scent that lingers

Clothes may get compliments, but it’s perfume that leaves memory behind. Fonzie Folksy, a young homegrown perfume house, has turned this into their pitch. Their four unisex scents each carry a distinct mood: The Gallerie with its citrus-woody elegance, O’live It for a cheerful daytime lift, Evenfall that edges into the warmth of Oud, and Runway Bows which feels like a more modern take on florals. None of them are shouty; they sit close to the skin, subtle enough for a long evening but memorable enough to stay. The bottles themselves feel like keepsakes, which makes them equally good as gifts. 

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Kimirica’s The Gentleman – grooming made simple

Festive stories often skip the men, assuming their grooming starts and ends with aftershave. Kimirica’s The Gentleman collection argues otherwise. With Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk, and Amber running through the line, it’s less about florals and more about depth and warmth. The Hair & Body Wash, Face & Beard Wash, and Body Lotion are all multitaskers — practical, quick, and tailored for the man who doesn’t want clutter but still values ritual. The soap, creamy and cooling, feels like a throwback to slower times. Together, the range has a quiet confidence: it doesn’t try to transform, only refine. 

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The Red Lipstick – festive shorthand

If you’re too tired to do much else, a red lip will save you. It’s bold enough to carry a bare face, glamorous enough to take you through a wedding after-party. But here’s a trick stylists swear by: when your clothes are bright and sequined, lean into nudes or rose shades so your outfit does the talking. When you’re in softer tones — ivory, beige, pastels — let a classic red or berry shade do the heavy lifting. It’s balance, pure and simple. Three shades we can’t stop recommending:

• MAC Ruby Woo — matte, fiery, and universally flattering. Buy here

• Dior Rouge 999 — satin, sophisticated, and iconic. Buy here

• Lakmé Absolute Red Smoke — budget-friendly, with the same festive punch. Buy here

A red lipstick is not about youth or trend. It’s about that instant shift in posture — the way you sit a little straighter, the way the evening suddenly feels worth celebrating.

The last word

Festivals are exhausting in their scale but rewarding in their joy. Radiant skin, a thoughtful scent, and a flash of colour on the lips are not indulgences — they’re part of showing up fully, of feeling like yourself when everything else is moving at a hundred miles an hour. This year, these five beauty picks offer exactly that.