India, Oct. 20 -- The festive season comes with its own rhythm. Morning pujas flow into evening cocktails, and somewhere in between are endless selfies, group pictures, and quick outfit changes. Your beauty bag has to keep up. If there's one thing creators agree on this year, it's that two products are non-negotiable: a lipstick that survives the laddoos and a blush that makes you look like you've been glowing all along.

This year's mood isn't about piling on everything at once. It's about a few smart picks that deliver maximum glam with minimum fuss. A handful of shades that feel reliable, formulas that hold through hours of rituals, and textures that sit comfortably without constant touch-ups. We asked creators what they're actually c...