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

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 andRai 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.

Make-up Trend: Pink Smoky Eyes

This is such a great look for a summer fling. It's a great pick-me-up and brightener for the eye. Especially when paired with a bronze complexion, demonstrated here by Amrita Arora, a touch of rose on the lids adds a fresh glow to your look.

Lighten up! Pastel shades are a must with pink eye shadow. A too-dark hue (like berry) could resemble a rash—or worse, a brow wax gone wrong!

Rec: Trish McEvoy eye shadow in Pink Tangerine

Amrita Arora's Beauty Breakdown by Subhash Vagal

A Sparkly Gaze

If you recall, a few days ago I blogged about Kareena loving her silver liner. Here's Amrita's version, give your eyes a silver lining with a little shimmer. There are two ways to achieve this look. You could line your eyes with a silver pencil (Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Gunmetal), just draw a line all the way around and lightly smudge with a smudge brush. Or, cover your lids with a nude eyeshadow (M.A.C Eye Shadow in All That Glitters), and then lightly dust your lower lid with some shimmer powder (M.A.C Iridescent Loose Powder in Silver Dusk). "You could just let the shimmer fall on your cheeks for a wispy, dreamy look, " says Vagal (the make-up artist). Add some false eyelashes (M.A.C Lash in 21), and apply two coats of mascara (M.A.C Plush Lash Mascara) to make your eyes stand out. To make sure you don't draw away attention from your eyes, opt for a sheer or nude lipstick (M.A.C Slimshine Lipstick in Ultra-Elegant).

A Radiant Visage

Nothing screams super-sexy more than a glowing, healthy complexion. For a natural glow that's pearly and luminous, try a liquid illuminator (Benefit High Beam). It highlights your face with subtle light-reflecting particles. To help the illuminator go on smoothly, first exfoliate with a homemade facial scrub. Blend sesame oil with fine brown sugar, work this paste on to your wet skin in an upward circular motion, and rinse, "The key to this look is to make sure you blend the illuminator for a sheer effect," says Subhash Vagal, celebrity make-up artist. Apply moisturizer (Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 15) and pat some concealer (YSL Touche Eclat) to cover under-eye circles. Finally, dab illuminator all over like you would if you were applying foundation.

Sultry Lips

Nothing can be a bigger turn-off than chapped, peeling lipstick. So make it a ritual to dab lots of lip balm (M.A.C Lip Conditioner SPF 15) before you begin. To copy Amrita's bare look, line your lips with a nude-colored lip pencil (M.A.C Cremestick Liner in Honey B). And follow it up by brushing a shiny gloss in a sheer shade (M.A.C Tinted Lipglass in Chai) over your pout. "Stay with the mellow mood by dusting your cheeks with a subtle blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Honour), and opting for a bronze eye shadow (M.A.C Eye Shadow in Bronze) on your upper lids," says Subhash.

A Glowing Body

Show some skin this season. And in keeping with summer, make sure it gleams. "To get an all-over body shine, first apply some moisturizer (Kiehl's Creme De Corps Body Lotion) on your back, shoulders, and arms," suggests Vagal. The using a flat buffer brush (M.A.C Brush in 183), dust some shimmer powder (M.A.C Iridescent Loose Powder in Golden Bronze). Don't worry if you miss a few parts. You can also use a shimmery lotion (Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer) or mix a sparkly eyeshadow or bronzer with your regular body lotion and apply.

Kareena Kapoor's Make-Up Breakdown and Bollywood's Favorite Cleansers

Start of by applying Clarins Instant Light Perfecting Touch, which adds a luminescent effect as well as conceals imperfections (not that Kareena has any!) Apply Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Apricot on your cheeks.
To get Kareena's smokey eyed look, you need Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Apricot. Apply the last stripe (peachy-nude) from the Shimmer Brick all over the lid, apply the third stripe (bronze-peach) on the outter lid and smoke it out, as well as line the upper lid and lower lash line with it. Apply M.A.C Liquid Liner in Boot Black on your top lid. Apply M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder in the waterline. Lastly apply Estée Lauder Magnascopic Maximum Volume Mascara for a gorgeous flutter.

The Best Cleansers:

• Amrita Arora loves Dior Cleansing Milk For Face and Eyes, she describes it as "an excellent all-in-one cleanser to get rid off pesky make-up."
  
  
• Katrina Kaif loves Clinique Facial Soap, she describes it as "a gentle cleanser, ideal for those who apply minimal make-up."
  
  
• Karisma Kapoor loves M.A.C Wipes, she describes them as "the best way to refresh your face and reapply your make-up."

Beauty Talk with Amrita Arora and Clint Fernandes

Your beauty secrets…
It has to be cleansing, toning and moisturizing. I avoid applying anything that is damaging to my hair. As kids, my sister and myself were not allowed to put make-up. But at that age, make-up fascinates you. So we would rub beetroot for that pink blush on the cheeks! It’s a make-up tip that has stuck with me. Rub some beet on your cheeks and keep it on for a few minutes before washing it off with water. Just make sure it’s not on your cheeks for too long. The effect then is not pink but purple!

What do you always carry in your bag?
Wallet, house keys, Kiehl's Lip Balm #1, M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder and my nephew’s pictures.


Clint Fernandes has worked with Bollywood biggies like Kareena Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, and Amrita Arora. He has assisted “hair maestro” Laurent Philippon. “Make-up is an art. I never get tired of it,” feels Clint, for whom the learning process is always on. “Every time I visit the Paris couture and pret seasons, I pick up new ways and techniques,” he smiles. We caught him applying make-up to one of his favorites. Clint shared a tip or two about make-up and hair...

What are the current trends in hair and make-up?
Metallic is in. Gold and glitter are hot. The 40s look is back. Go in for smoky eyes. When it comes to lip color, apart from the flesh tones, red, pink and magenta are in. Hair could be kept straight, or you could go the glam curl way.
The worst make-up mess you have seen?
The wrong base color. Often girls assume that they are fairer than they actually are. They end up looking like ghosts.
Must-haves in you make-up bag…
M.A.C Studio Fix, M.A.C Moisturelush Cream and M.A.C Lipsticks, which he adds are the best.

Who do you enjoy working with?
Malaika Arora Khan. Whether you put make-up on her or not, she always looks great. Her skin just picks up light naturally. Laila Rouass is good too.

How good is the Pakistani/Indian cosmetics industry compared to the foreign products?
They are on a par with international standards. Customers need to change the way they think: anything desi (Pakistani/Indian) need not be bad. But there are not many credible professionals there, most people do it as a side thing.

Holiday Make-up Trend: Golden Eyeshadow

Adding an extra layer of glimmer is what holiday makeup is all about. Take cue from Amrita Arora and add a rosy gold shadow to the top and bottom lashlines. Apply with a slanted brush, dipped in shadow and dabbed on, rolling the wrist as you push the shadow onto the line. "If you have red or discolored areas around your eyes, avoid copper-toned golds.

Rec:
M.A.C Eyeshadow in Juiced
M.A.C PRO Reflects Glitter in Bronze

Make-up Artist Cory Walia on Stars and His Secrets

Rani Mukherjee. Cory firmly believes that Bengal is the place to go for beautiful eyes. “Most Bengali women have amazing eyes and Rani’s smouldering, expressive and intense eyes leads them all.”

His take on her? Only kajal and mascara is what she needs. Cory also has a soft corner for “the very Bengali eyes” of Bipasha Basu and Koena Mitra. “They have jet black eyes without lenses.”

Malaika Arora Khan. “The secret is the taut skin over her cheekbones. All it needs is a sweep of shimmering cream blush,” says Cory.

But for those who want to create the illusion of such stunning cheekbones, play up the area between the eyes and the cheekbones with a highlighter and then shade just under the cheekbone to bring it into focus.

Bipasha Basu. “I love giving her lips this pale, fleshy look,” says Cory.

Want to copy the Bips' pout? Line the lips with a pink-brown liner and shade with lip-liner along the edges of the lips. Dab a dot of foundation both on the lower and the upper lips and blend well (blending, says Cory, is the secret to great make-up.) Complete the look with a lightly frosted gloss. “Make the look slightly brighter or more brown depending on your face tone,” he suggests

Amrita Arora. Any person who gets completely transformed thanks to make-up, says Cory, has to have a very plain face. “Only then can she be like a chameleon sometimes sensual, sometimes innocent and sometimes goddess-like.”

Amrita with all her girl-next-door looks can transform into a “babe or a sex siren instantly, with make-up”.

Riya Sen. For her “naturally” pretty features. “Her skin is so fabulous that she looks perfectly made up with only moisturizer,” says Cory, who never feels the need to dab the greasepaint on Riya.

Tips and Tricks

Cory Walia has seventeen years of experience in the make-up industry.

He also thinks the mascara is, by far, the most underrated make-up product while the most overrated is, well, glitter. “Oh God, it’s a useless thing,” he says.

Here’s more from Cory Walia:

• Eye drops work wonders. Just squeeze in a drop each ahead of the cleaning, toning and moisturizing routine before beginning the make-up.

• To make the lipstick last longer, dab some eye shadow on your lips after applying the liner. “Choose an eye color that is close to the lipstick,” says Cory. Finish off with the lipstick and then gloss.

• Use your ring finger for blending under the eye. The ring finger, being the weakest and the softest finger, works best. “Use the patting motion to place the concealer under the eyes.”

• Use a water-based foundation like a pancake on squeezed pimple marks and other scars. Oil-based make-up products are not capable of covering marks. “This is because scar tissues don’t have pores and hence reject most make-up products,” he says.

• Cover smudged eye make-up with a concealer. Apply with an angular brush.

• Pull your eyelid up and then use an eyelash curler to prevent pinching your skin. Also, curl the lashes before coating with mascara to avoid mess.

• To line lips, perfectly, begin by defining the V. Then start with the outer corners and join inwards to get a smooth, straight line.

• Never forget to cover the throat, ears and back of the neck for a flawless finish.

Bollywood Make-Up Artists' Make-Up Trends

On the catwalk

1. According to ace make-up artist Cory Walia, “the latest trends are the metallic and mineralize eye shadows. I recommend M.A.C Mineralize Eyeshadows. They contain reflective pigments that give your eyes an instant shine. Dramatic eyes are in and it’s nice to use eyeliners in metallic and jeweled shades like… sapphire blue, emerald green, amethyst or even a single line of red… just to add to the drama. Define your eyelashes with mascara and you’re good to go! Contrasting shades of shadow and liner look nice, too.”
   
   
2. Adds Clint Fernandes, “gold is very big this season. Glitter too, is very big. Hints of glitter on the eyes along with frosted lips look great.”
   
   
3. On the international scene, eye shadow colors such as green and blue (with a hint of shimmer) or matte shades of purple, blue and taupe for a colorful yet smoky effect. Neon shades of eye shadow such as lime green, bright orange and hot pink were more in vogue during the summer, but hey, retro is back with a bang so experiment away with this look if you want!
   
   
   
   

Advantage… You!

1. Metallic eyes will give you a bright-eyed and alert look during the day. Opt for all the drama while heading out at night (like Cory explained).
   
   
2. Add a pop of mineralize skinfinishes on your cheeks for instant shimmer and a dewy and glowy effect. I recommend M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish in New Vegas
   
   
   
   

Doing it right!

1. During the day, pick a shade of eye shadow close to your skin tone, but with a slight shimmer. This enhances the eyes without overdoing it.
   
   
2. If your complexion is more on the olive or yellow side, opt for earthy colors. Experiment with metallic shades of bronze, gold, deep red, purple, orange and some shades of pink.
   
   
3. If you have a fair or rosy complexion, go for lighter and less opaque shades in pink, lilac, and sky blue.
   
   
4. Use translucent powder before applying eye shadow (in upward strokes) to catch any excess that falls around.