Much like festive clothes are a necessity for the festive season, festive makeup comes in a close second. It wouldn’t be Diwali if your face didn’t sparkle as bright as that diya. That being said, festive doesn’t always mean drowning oneself in highlighter. If you’re wondering how you can add a taste festivity in your makeup look, here’s some celebrity inspiration. Read on.

Sonam’s brown smokey eyes and reverse winged eyeliner make look difficult to master, is frankly easier than it seems. Besides it’s a perfect look that you can wear for any day time puja during Diwali.

We know we said you needn’t necessarily drown yourself in highlighter, but if done right, you could shine brighter than any diya lit during Diwali. Janhvi Kapoor’s lit from within look is the perfect example.

Take notes from Bhumi Pednekar to show you how to sport a smokey eyes that isn’t too jarring, and doesn’t steal the limelight away from your gorgeous ethnic number. Brown also happens to look stunning on our skin tones.

If there is a tine where you throw caution to the wind and let your wings get sharper and longer, we’d say it’s now. Sonakshi Sinha not only makes a strong case for the winged eyeliner, but she also shows the winged eyeliner only exemplifies the demure look you’re going for.