Make-up Trend: Smoky Lavender Eye Shadow

A smoky eye doesn't have to be black and gray. Take a cue from Genelia D'Souza's lavender version on the latest issue of Marie Claire India. To get her look, apply a dash of blueish lavender shadow pulled across the lid and upwards at the corner. The look is both innocent with just a touch of vamp. An all over wash of the lightest sparkly pink finishes the sweet but striking look. Genelia went with a bright coral look to keep with the color blocking theme, and a light dusting of peach blush on the apples of her cheeks.

Rec: YSL 5 Lilac Sky Eye Shadow Palette

Make-up Trend: Cat-Eye Eye Shadow

Looking gorgeous on this month's issue of Elle India is Genelia D'Souza. Her gorgeous dress and artful lids popped! Rather than sweeping a light wash of powder on your entire lid, try something a little more dramatic: Dip your brush in water and draw the shadow up in the crease with steady, painterly strokes. Flicking it upwards slightly at the corners. Add a bright pop of color on your lips for a girly touch!

Rec: Stila Purrfect Eyes

Magazine Scans: Beauty India [March 2010]

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Make-up Trend: Clear, Flawless Skin

"Naturally gorgeous" are two words that come to mind when you think of this month's Cosmopolitan India cover girl, Genelia D'Souza. On this month's cover she shows off her gorgeous blemish-free skin. If stress tends to affect your complexion, try a two-pronged approach with a salicylic acid based cleanser and microfiber exfoliating pads. The acid will prevent blemishes from forming while the pads will buff away pore-inflaming dead skin cells.

Rec: L'oreal Go 360° Clean Deep Facial Cleanser

Genelia D'Souza's Speaks to Vogue India Beauty

Genelia's beauty must-haves: Use a good moisturizer for a cleaner, fresher look and some tinted blush on cheeks to add an instant pop of color to the face.

Day and night looks: I like my day look to be as simple as possible; fresh skin, some kajal, a light blush, mascara and sun block. Bright eyes are a must for a night out. I love experimenting with different colored eye shadows: sky blue and aquamarine to name a few, and hues of purple for eyeliners. They work amazingly in accentuating my eyes.

Date-night look: Sun-kissed skin, nude or pink lips and bright eyes.

Spa fix: A protein treatment and hair spa from Kroma Kay is an absolute must.

Hair Tips: You should condition your hair before a blow-dry and it is vital to get all the conditioner washed off your hair. I don't like to use a lot of product on my hair and set it in a particular way while blow-drying; I usually just ease it out a bit, I like my hair shiny and full of volume.

Make-up Trend: Fuchsia Lips

From Anamika Khanna to Manish Arora, fall runways are jam-packed with acid-bright neon colors. We could add a flirty neon dress or a pair of funky stlettos to our wardrobe. But instead, why not stick to basic black and add a burst of color on your lips like Genelia D'Souza did on the latest issue of Filmfare? If bright lips are not your thing, try a tinted lip balm to get a hint of brightness.

Rec: YSL Pure Lipstick in 19 Fuchsia Pink

Make-up Trend: Sheer Glowy Foundation

Known for her breakthrough performance in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Genelia D'Souza is also known for being a fashionista and for her gorgeous make-up. At the Do Knot Disturb premiere, her complexion was dewy and fresh. But no matter how well you care for your skin, the right foundation can do wonders. Use a creamy solid cover stick to even your skintone to give you timeless perfection.

Rec: Benefit Play Sticks

Make-up Trend: Nude Peachy Cheeks

At a recent event at Lakme Fashion Week, Genelia sported nude, peachy cheeks. This is a look that can be done, if you just use the right blush. With Genelia's skintone, that sheer peachy blush looked gorgeous against her smoky eyes and really brought out that glow.

Rec: M.A.C Peaches Blush and Bobbi Brown Nude Shimmer Brick

IIFA 2009 Make-up Trends

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cat Eye Eyeliner and Eye Shadow

Sonam Kapoor's Neutral Eyeshadow

Raveena Tandon Thadani's Brown-Red Lipstick

Mughda Godse's Smoky Eyes and Rosy Cheeks

Kangna Ranaut's Peachy Cheeks and Lips

Bipasha Basu's Smoky Eyes, Peachy Cheeks and Coral Lips

Genelia D'Souza's Silver-Blue Eye Shadow and Pale Lavender Lips

Lara Dutta's Silver-Gray Smoky Eyes and Pale Pink Lips

Amrita Rao's Basic Smoky Eye and Bronzy Peach Cheeks