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Cocktail & Reception Glam Makeup Looks

byArzoo GuptaTravels to client's location across Delhi and IndiaStarts from₹5,000 per personView full gallery

Turn up the glamour for your cocktail, sangeet, or reception. Think bold eyes, glitter, and flawless skin designed to stay fresh through a night of dancing.

Showstopper alert! This cocktail look is all about celebrity-style glam. With a sculpted face, defined eyes, and a chic side-swept hairstyle, she was ready to own the night.

For a sangeet or cocktail event, you can't go wrong with clean skin, sparkly eyes, and a messy ponytail. This look is the perfect combination of chic, glamorous, and comfortable for dancing.

From hair rollers to red-hot glam. This transformation is for the bride who wants to make a statement at her cocktail or reception party with a bold smokey eye and a stunning red outfit.

A behind-the-scenes look at creating this fierce cocktail glam. The look features a dark smokey eye, contoured skin, and a messy high ponytail, perfect for a modern party look.

A beautiful black and white shot capturing a happy dance moment at the sangeet. The makeup is designed to look stunning in all types of lighting and photography styles.

When the bride wants red lips, she gets red lips! This classic reception look is bold, timeless, and absolutely stunning. It proves that a red lip is always a good idea.

Aakanksha looking gorgeous for her brother's cocktail event. We did a glamorous look with a bold berry lip and soft smokey eyes that perfectly complemented her mauve saree.

Dr. Dinika, all set for her sister-in-law's wedding party. We created a sophisticated glam look with a focus on her eyes and paired it with a beautiful red outfit.

A touch of blue for this sangeet glam. The shimmery blue and pink eyeshadow adds a playful yet elegant touch, perfectly matching the details in her stunning jewelry.

A perfect bridesmaid look for a cocktail evening. The sleek, clean bun paired with a brown smokey eye is a sophisticated and timeless combination that complements any glamorous outfit.

About Cocktail & Reception Glam

For these events, my focus is entirely on durability and high-impact glam. I use waterproof, sweat-resistant techniques and high-end products like NARS and Estée Lauder to ensure your makeup stays fresh from the first dance until the final goodbye. Whether you want a sharp cut-crease or a dramatic smokey eye, it is about creating a look that is flawless in person and stands out in all your evening photos.

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Arzoo Gupta

Travels to client's location across Delhi and IndiaStarts from ₹5,000 per person

I'm Arzoo. I believe in celebrating your real beauty, not changing it. For your cocktail or reception, I focus on building a base that stays sweat-proof through all the dancing while keeping the glamour high and the finish skin-like.

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A seated portrait of my client for her reception. The makeup is soft and glamorous, with a focus on radiant skin and defined eyes.
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