Friday, July 17, 2009

Kareena Kapoor's Look in Kambakkht Ishq


Kareena's eyes are well accentuated with different colors throughout the movie, make-up artist Mallika Bhatt added. ''For her glamorous look, I used metallic liners in colors like charcoal, blue, green, gray and played around with a lot of shimmer on her eyes. But what remained permanent for Kareena throughout the film was the creamy baby pink lip color that I have not used on anyone yet,'' Bhatt said.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Make-up Trend: Nude Lips

Ready to get naked? There's nothing indecent about it, at least not when it comes to a flesh-tone lip color like Neha Dhupia rocked on this month's FHM cover. Apply a lip gloss like NARS Turkish Delight and get creamy nude lips right away! The undertones of pink and peach make it a universally flattering nude lip on even the most pigmented lips.

Rec: NARS Turkish Delight Lipgloss

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Make-up Trend: Tighter and Smoother Skin

Lines, wrinkles, crow's feet; nobody wants to hear those words when it comes to their skin. One way to get smoother and tighter looking skin like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's is to increase the amount of your anti-wrinkle cream by applying it using a zipper method. Separate the area you're targeting with your thumb and forefinger of one hand, then apply the cream onto the wrinkle with the other hand using a back-and-forth sweeping motion.

Rec: L'oreal Age Perfect Day Cream

Thursday, July 09, 2009

Make-up Trend: Pre-Puberty Skin

Wouldn't it be great to return to our flawless pre-puberty skin? No zits, just a gorgeous, clear complexion like Twinkle Khanna's. Well, thanks to a new generation of anti-bacterial products, your pores can stay unclogged without the overly drying alcohols and tonics frequently found in acne products.

Rec: LaRoche Posay Biomedic Antibac Protection

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Katrina Kaif's Beauty Secrets


Make-up Trend: Even Summer Tans

Sun-savvy beauties know that while sunglasses block harmful rays, they can also leave us with an unsightly pale ring around the eyes. If you want to sport wayfarers like Amrita Arora without getting raccoon eyes, evenly coat your face with a UVA/UVB-protecting self-tanner before leaving the house. This way you're in control of your tan while also protecting the exposed skin.

Rec: Neutrogena's Gradual Sunless Tanning Face SPF 15

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Anamika Khanna's Lakme Bridal Sutra Look #5


Face
Choose Silk Naturelle Daily Foundation in a shade closest to your skin tone. Blend this weightless foundation into your skin for a natural and luminous finish. Lightly dust Pure Rouge Blusher in Rose Crush or Ginger Surprise or blend both together to add a warm glow to your complexion.

Eyes
Sweep the Eye Artist eyeliner across your upper eyelid in a thick, bold stroke. On the lower eye lid start half way along the eye and draw a line parallel to the upper one. The sharp, black outline will give you ultra-sensual, arresting eyes.

Lips
Define your lips with Glide On Lipcolor in Honey Crush. The creamy, sumptuous color keeps your lipstick from feathering out of bounds. Fill your lips with Enrich Matte Lipcolor in 263 for a soft and natural finish.

Make-up Trend: Dewy Skin

We're all prone to the greasies, especially in the summer, but reaching for the powder puff can leave you with a matte, muddy mess, along with a breakout. Instead, get a soft, natural sheen like Katrina Kaif by priming skin with an oil-absorbing lotion, like Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer, which contains light diffusers to camouflage imperfections, along with ingredients that soak up oil before you look too shiny.

Monday, July 06, 2009

Bollywood Actresses' and Make-Up Artists' Beauty Favorites

Don't we all just love knowing what our favorite stars are wearing? What are their make-up and skincare favorites? Well here's the most recent compilation of their beauty must-haves.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
“My signature lipstick, L’Oréal Colour Riche Star Secrets Crystal in Aishwarya's Copper. It’s a lovely moisturizing formula, and the crystals add the extra dose of glam.”

Malaika Arora Khan

“A bunch of stuff, but if I had to pick one, it’s blush. I never let myself run out of M.A.C Honey Lust Eye Shadow, even though it's an eye shadow, I use it as a blush/highlighter and it just lights up my skin.”

Pia Trivedi

M.A.C Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 in Petting Pink. I use very little makeup, but gloss—in sheer pink—is my permanent go-to beauty product!”

Diana Penty

Maybelline White Stay UV Fairness Compact Powder in White Ivory. It’s oil-free, so my skin stays dry all day, and the SPF 25 means I don’t need sunblock separately.”

Bipasha Basu
M.A.C Eye Kohl and M.A.C Pro Lash Mascara, because makeup for me is about the eyes. Mascara does it for me.”

Amrita Arora

M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder and Kiehl’s Lip Balm. I’m a less-is-more girl!”

Deepika Padukone

The Body Shop Raspberry Born Lippy Balm! I love makeup, but this is the one thing I never leave home without. The Body Shop ones are especially good.”

Indrani Dasgupta
Lakme Aquashine Lipcolor because it’s a lipstick, balm, and gloss—all in one. And there are 16 shades! I’m stuck on Scarlet and Gingersnap.”

Adhuna Akhtar

“Blush! I love Screen Face Gel Blush in Barely Rouge, I think every girl should try it. It’s a sheer oil-free formula tint that instantly adds a rosy glow to any cheek.”

Aditi Govatrikar
Chanel Glossimers. I don’t step out without it—they’ve got the most amazing sheer, pearly shades! I love Constellation and Myriade!”

Mandira Wirk
M.A.C Eye Pencil It’s available in sensational shades, and stays put like magic!”

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni
Benetint, the lip/cheek tint from Benefit Cosmetics, because it looks more like healthy skin than makeup!”

Minnisha Lamba
Neutrogena Intensified Day Moisturizer SPF 15. It makes an amazing makeup base.”

Priyanka Chopra
M.A.C Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, because I’m a sucker for good, even skin tone, and this product is genius for that!”

Angelina Joseph (Make-Up Artist to Amrita Rao)
“Kohl and lipstick or gloss. I’m a sucker for Chanel and M.A.C Eye Kohl and M.A.C Tinted Lipglass!”

Dilshad Pastakia, Hairstylist (Hairstylist to Shahrukh Khan)
“Moisturizer is the most important part of makeup. I’m hung up on Aveda and Lancôme moisturizers.”

Clint Fernandes (Key Make-Up Artist at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week)
Shiseido Powdery Foundation, because it gives great coverage and flawless skin tone, plus it also acts as a barrier to pollution.”

Pritam Lotlikar (Make-Up Artist to Anushka Sharma, Koena Mitra and Rimi Sen)
“I’m not sticking to the one-product rule! Estée Lauder’s Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara, Revlon Kajal Pencil, and Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss— great products that suit absolutely everyone!”

Mary Kay India's Renuka Dudeja (Senior Manager)
“The Mary Kay Facial Highlighting Pen—it ‘lifts’ the shadowy areas of your face...”

Estee Lauder' Anjalee Gaekwar (Sales & Education Manager)
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10—it’s humidity proof!

Avon India's Swati Pal (Head of Marketing)
Avon Super Shock Mascara. The quick release brush guarantees 12 times more volume!”

YSL India's Key Make-Up Artist Charmaine Rao
YSL Touche Eclat (specifically shade #3), because this bestselling take-anywhere luminizing pen-brush brings light and radiance to the skin.”

Vidya Tikari (Make-Up Artist to Raima Sen, Preeti Jhangiani, Neha Dhupia)

ColorBar Body Shimmer in 001 Miss Reflective. It gives the right hint of shine to the face and body.”

Namrata Soni (Makeup Artist to Indrani Dasgupta)
“Every girl must own a red lipstick. I’m in love with Chanel. Oh, and I love Lancôme Hypnose Mascara—it’s fabulous, the way it opens out eyes!”

Revlon's Richa Chabra (Marketing)
Manager, “Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Make Up. It’s lightweight, and the name says it all!”

Lotus Herbals' Charvi Gupta (VP Technical Services)
“The Lotus Herbals Natural Kajal, with almond oil and camphor to soothe eyes.”

Chambor's Dinaz Jehani (Brand Manager)
Chambor Truly Lasting Lipstick. It’s a bestseller, and for a reason—it moisturizes, conditions and protects lips, in 24 colors!“

Shiseido's Tashnu Khariwala (Brand Manager)
Shiseido’s Multi Shade Enhancer, because it gives cheeks a gorgeous, dewy finish.”

Elizabeth Arden's Mandeep Kaur (Trainer)
Intervene Makeup SPF 15. The genius Custom Color System creates a next-to-perfect shade for your skin.”

Boujois's Sayyami Rane (Brand Manager)
Bourjois Brush Foundation gives you an even finish that looks like great skin, not makeup.”

Inglot Cosmetics' Gerhardus Engelbrecht (Head Makeup Artist)
Inglot’s Pure Pigment Eyeshadow in Gold, because it totally enhances desi skintones. Bonus, blend with moisturizer and use for a sexy, all-over glow on your body.”

Dior's Emanuelle (Regional Makeup Artist)
Diorskin Nude Liquid Foundation (try it in shade 040 Honey Beige) for great skin that looks makeup-free.

Anamika Khanna's Lakme Bridal Sutra Look #4


Face
Choose Silk Naturelle Daily Foundation in a shade closest to your skin tone. Blend this weightless foundation into your skin for a natural, luminous finish. Lightly dust Pure Rouge Blusher in Ginger Surprise to add a warm glow to your complexion.

Eyes
To get eyes that are super bold and striking, sweep Eye Artist eyeliner across your upper eye lid keeping close to the lashes. On the lower lid, start halfway along the eye and draw a thick stroke joining the upper line to create ultra-sensual, arresting eyes.

Lips
Define your lips with Glide On Lipcolor in Honey Crush. The creamy, sumptuous color keeps your lipstick from feathering out of bounds. Fill your lips with Enrich Matte Lipcolor in 126 for a soft and natural finish.