Make-up Trend: Dewy Skin

At the unveiling of the Lonely Planet Magazine, Kareena Kapoor's skin glowed on stage. For a similar effect, polish your skin with a gentle exfoliator with round scrubbing beads, which are gentle enough for sensitive complexions. Follow with a lightweight moisturizer on dry areas like the forehead and cheeks, where there are fewer oil glands. If you still need a bit of coverage, brush on translucent powder instead of pressed—it provides an airy, more natural finish.

Rec: Philosophy The Microdelivery Peel

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Make-up Trend: Neutral Lips

In her latest ad for Longines, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sported a look that was all about lips. Candy red lips may be all the rage, but that isn't the only way to make a statement. If you're wearing earthy makeup, choose a lip shade that's in the same palette with a hint of sheen. It's unexpected, understated, and surprisingly chic.

Rec: M.A.C Myself Lipstick

Make-up Trend: Shimmery Cheeks

If you've got well-moisturized skin like Asin, a squirt of liquid or gel blush with a hint of shimmer could be just what your cheeks need. To get her look at the announcement of The 55th Idea Filmfare Awards, choose a subtle shade that matches the natural flush of your cheeks. Then, with your middle finger, dab blush onto the apples of your cheeks and blend with both your middle and ring finger. The clean finger will pick-up any excess product—and keep you from overdoing your blush.

Rec: Tarte Eco-Cheek Cheek Stain

Make-up Trend: Mossy Green Eyeliner

At the Stardust Awards, one couldn't help peek at Kareena's gorgeous green eyeliner when she accepted her award of the night. The eyeliner really made her gray-green eyes pop like no other. The trick with bright eyeliner is that it will give you pizazz without making you look like you're 15. To avoid making it look garish, apply a thin line and wing it at the edges. Also, keep the rest of the face soft and simple.

Rec: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Covet

Make-up Trend: Fresh Winter Skin

Femina Magazine has decided on the following ladies to be on their 50 Most Beautiful Woman Issue: Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor. All four of them look absolutely stunning on their respective covers. One thing they all have in common is gorgeous skin. To get your skin to look as fresh in the winter as well, blend a dab of moisturizer with a dose of tinted moisturizer. You'll get an even and subtle application, and a much needed glow.

Rec: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream; Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

Make-up Trend: Pastel Pink Glossy Lips

Sonam Kapoor's glossy pink lips were subtle and statement-making all at once, also they looked amazing against that teal Diane Von Furstenberg dress she wore. If a bold pink hue feels too childish, go for a greyish, dusty shade like the one Sonam chose. The result? All the fun of bubblegum pink without feeling like a teenybopper.

Rec: M.A.C Cremesheen Glass in Ever So Rich

Make-up Trend: Thick Black Lashes

You don't need a prescription for lashes as lush as Vidya's were at Lion's Gold Awards. Lots of over-the-counter brands are offering safe nighttime lash enhancement products that actually work. When looking at what's in it, look for formulations with natural extracts, which tend to be more gentle, and be sure to follow the directions exactly. And of course, if you're not quite ready to experiment, a volume-boosting mascara with conditioning ingredients will do the trick, too.

Rec: FNS Nutrilash Lash and Brow Enhancer

Make-up Trend: Smoky Lavender Eyes

Atthe launch of Streax Hair Pro Straightener Malaika Arora Khan sported some shimmery, lavender smokey eyes. Bright colors can look too harsh against winter skin. Winterize any eye shadow by blending in a warmer color, like golds, coppers, or even a bronze (translucent powder or eye shadow will both work). The dose of light and sparkle will make even the hottest shades look cool.

Rec: Urban Decay Sustainable Shadow Box

Make-up Trend: Spiky False Lashes

At the Apsara Awards, Deepika Padukone made her lids stand out with some serious false lashes. The key to her look? A strip of falsies that alternates lengths from extra-long to short and wispy, making them voluminous and ultra-feminine in one fell swoop. Just be sure to trim the strip to fit the curve of your lash line—false lashes that are too long tend to slip off in the blink of an eye.

Rec: Ardell Demi Wispies Black Lashes

Make-up Trend: Matte, Red Stain

On this month's issue of GQ India, Kareena Kapoor was seen channeling Marilyn Monroe with the curls and that white halter dress. You can't have a Marilyn without a red lip, "That's why I chose the semi-matte shade because it's a very pigmented blue true red which is perfect for her fair skin," said make-up artist Mickey Contractor. To keep the shade from looking too shocking, apply it very sheer, and keep the eyes shimmery and soft."

Rec: M.A.C Commitment Pro Longwear Lipcolor

2010

Happy New Year gorgeous ones! Hope this year brings happiness, success, peacefulness, love and togetherness to you all.

Stay pretty.

xo