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Aishwarya Kapoor

Navratri Makeup Looks That Work on Every Indian Skin Tone Without Washing You Out

Why Most Festive Tutorials Don't Work for Indian Skin

The problem with most Navratri makeup guides is that they're built around looks that were photographed on fair skin under studio lighting. A burnt-orange eye look that pops on a light complexion reads muddy on medium-brown skin. A coral blush that looks fresh on wheatish skin disappears entirely on deep skin. The issue is pigment load, and most tutorials never address it directly.

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