Spring beauty inspired by the Indian Festival of Holi

Holi is one of the world’s most celebrated holidays and this year, the Hindu holiday takes place on March 18. People around the world will honour the day by having colour parties, which involve throwing brightly pigmented powder and water at one another. By the end of the day, everyone is covered in colour!

Even if you don’t have a Holi party invitation this year, you can still celebrate by adding some colour to your beauty routine. Beauty expert Meera Estrada shared her favourite products to let the Holi hues guide your look this weekend.

Golden Milk Cleanser

Turmeric is used across all Indian regions in cooking, as well as a natural remedy for inflammation. This cleanser combines turmeric and cumin seed oil which helps to remove surface impurities and excess oil to leave your skin soft and glowing. With a milky oat base, it’s super effective when used alone or as the second step in any double cleansing routine.

SHOP: Golden Milk Cleanser; $45 at Sahajan

Flawless View Saffron Masque

This fast-acting mask is the perfect thing for dull and dehydrated skin. It’s packed with a blend of strains of saffron, fruit AHAs, enzymes and soothing aloe to calm the skin.

SHOP: Flawless View Saffron Masque; $75 at Ranavat

Bloom Blushes and Rosewater Pomegranate Toner and Refreshing Spray

We love Vasanti’s Bloom Blushes for their beautiful shades. But we also love that they are formulated with antioxidant properties to help brighten your skin. And the Rose Water and Pomegranate Toner & Refreshing Spray is the perfect go-to item for bringing back life into the skin throughout the day.

SHOP: Bloom Blushes; $29 at Vasanti Cosmetics | Rosewater Pomegranate Toner & Refreshing Spray; $23 at Vasanti Cosmetics

Tel Ka Mishran Hair Oil

Tel ka Mishran in Hindi translates to the “blend of oils.” This hair oil has two key ingredients including Indian gooseberry and Bhringraj, both known to help hair growth and strength. You can use this as an overnight product, a pre-shampoo, or a scalp massage product.

SHOP: Tel Ka Mishran Hair Oil; $50 at Havah

Kajal InkArtist, Shadow, Liner, Brow

The main difference between Kajal and your standard eyeliner is that Kajal can be applied on the waterline of the upper and lower eyelids. Who doesn’t love a good multitasking product? This four-in-one product acts as a liner, kajal, eyeshadow and brown colour. It’s smudge-proof, crease-proof and provides high-impact pigment with a light wear feel.

SHOP: Kajal InkAritist Shadow, Liner, Brow in Shiseido; $34 at Shoppers Drug Mart