Can't men wear make up? Elevate your Durga Puja look with these methods

Durga Puja fashion embraces everything from traditional kurta-pajamas to modern streetwear, including men's makeup.

By Megha Mondal

Sep 28, 2025 12:39 IST

From traditional kurta-pajamas to streetwear and athleisure, everything is in vogue for Durga Puja fashion. Paired with stylish shoes, sexy specs on the eyes, and a light chain around the neck- is that enough to complete the look?

Who says men can't wear makeup?

Y2K fashion has returned this Durga Puja season, and men's makeup is trending. It's not just actors who wear makeup anymore. Ordinary people are leaning towards cosmetics, with the number of male beauty bloggers on social media on the rise.

Men are also very self-conscious about the way they look and feel. Men can also have dark circles under their eyes, so why shouldn't they? They also get tanned. However, in the winter, their skincare regimen usually consists of just washing their face and putting on moisturizer.

Most people don't even dare to consider makeup. But everyone is entitled to do a Durga Puja makeover.

1) Applying sunscreen is a must when going out during the day. Put on sunscreen after washing your face and applying moisturizer. Since men's skin tends to be oily, you can use liquid sunscreen.

2) Even if you don't wear makeup during the day, create a fresh and trending look at night. Apply a matte or dewy primer to open pores. This will also make your makeup long-lasting.

3) Men's skin is thicker compared to women's. But men also have dark circles and pigmentation. So, cover all blemishes on your face with concealer.

4) Suddenly applying foundation might feel a bit uncomfortable. Moreover, many don't understand what type of foundation to use or how to blend it. It's better not to experiment at the last moment. Instead of a foundation, apply a tint. Tint doesn't give a flashy look. No one will even notice you're wearing makeup. Even if you apply tint, set your makeup with a little powder.

5) Don't just focus on the skin; eyes and lips matter too. Many men wear kohl. But for those who never wear makeup, using kohl or eyeshadow can be challenging. Instead, get a transparent mascara and apply it to your eyelashes.

6) Many use lip tint on their lips. It makes the lips look fresh and slightly red. Instead of using tint, use lip balm. Before that, clean your lips with a lip scrub. Finally, apply lip balm, and you'll get a completely fresh and trending look.

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