Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's New L'Oreal Commercial

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's new commercial for L'oreal Paris Excellence Creme.

Lakme Fantasy Collection by Gauri & Nainika

Gauri & Nainika's inspiration for their Summer collection was a world ruled by fantasy for their Summer 2011 collection. Bright tones, sparkles and shine meet lips washed with gold and silver, while creamy color pencils and technicolor gloss captures the colors of the rainbow on skin. From petal soft shimmery powders in bright hues to electric blue, pink and green eye color, it's magic all the way. 

All Over Shimmer Gloss

Cheek Artist in Peach Blush, Kiss of a Rose

Enrich Satin Lip Color in 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138

Eye Color Quartet in Botanica

Fairy Dust Eye Shadow in Solar Dust, Pixie Dust, Bluebell

Fantasy Shimmer Liner in Glimmer Blue, Mystic Mauve, Moonshine Top Coat, Astral Green, Indigo Star, Pink Crystal, Bronze Melt, Midnight Moon

Gold Dust Shimmer Bronzer

Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick in Astral Blue, Starry Night, Glimmer Green, Moon Beam

True Wear Nail Color in 247, 248, 249, 250

Lakshmi Menon's Beauty Secrets

Once the runway lights have dimmed—and the triple coats of mascara have been wiped off—what keeps top Fashion Week model Lakshmi Menon so flawless?

• "I swear by Mon Soin du Visage," says the Bangalore model, who especially loves the French brand's Cold Oil Yuzu Cleanser. "It leaves my skin glowing."

• Menon's mother knows best: "She taught me to use organic coconut oil as a treatment. It makes my hair feel luxurious," Menon says.

• "There's nothing like kohl liner for strong and sexy eyes," says Menon, who uses Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Onyx when off duty.

• "I've been swimming since I could walk," says Menon. Menon’s father introduced her to the pool at just one year old. Her favorite stroke? "Definitely freestyle."

• Menon's favorite runway beauty style always "leans toward a no-makeup look," which is why she loves when make-up artists matte her skin out.

Freida Pinto's New L'Oreal Ad for Colour Riche Lipstick

Freida Pinto is wearing L'Oreal Color Riche in #288 Intense Fuchsia

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's New L'oreal Advertisement

This looks like an ad for a new moisturizer. I think she looks gorgeous, I absolutely love the clean and simple look she's sporting. Your thoughts?

Aishwarya's New L'oreal Advertisement

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan NEW L'Oreal Total Repair 5 - 2010
Uploaded by AshSpicedotcom. - Classic TV and last night's shows, online.

Any thoughts? Does she make you want to to switch your shampoo?

L'oreal's Aisha Collection

Sonam Kapoor is wearing UV Perfect Sun Block, L'oreal Pearl Perfect Day Cream SPF 15, L'oreal Khol Mineral Eyeliner, L'oreal Blush Minerals, L'oreal Glam Shine 6H Lip Gloss.

Kajol for Olay Total Effects

After Sushmita Sen and Katrina Kaif, Kajol has now been signed as an Olay ambassadress. I think she looks stunning in the new ads. Your thoughts? Who's your favorite of the three?

When Bad Make-up Happens To Good People

Isn't it a coincidence that both Aishwarya and Sonam are L'oreal ambasadresses and both had a WTH moment recently. Sonam, at the launch of the latest issue of Filmfare and Aishwarya on the sets of Robot. Sonam's under eye concealer is cakey, and in an unflattering shade which makes her face look ashy and two-toned. On the other hand, Aishwarya looks awful with those stark lines of brush on her cheeks. I love the smokey eyes, but the 80's harsh and unflattering pink blush has to go!

All in all, both of these ladies are stunning, and do not need that much make-up be it in events or movies.

Your opinions?

Sonam Kapoor's L'oreal UV Perfect Cream Advertisement

Editor's note: It's refreshing to see Bollywood advertising sunblock as opposed to whitening creams. Your thoughts on the ad?

Beauty India: Cover Story [Anushka Sharma] (May 2010)

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Style Speak: Celeb Speak (Minissha Lamba) [May 2010]

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Teen Vogue: Freida Pinto's Beauty Must Haves [March 2010]

Beating Instyle's take on Freida Pinto's beauty must-haves was Teen Vogue in March! While I was thumbing through an older issue of the magazine, I found an article on Freida Pinto. Funny how the two magazines had the same concept, but the products were completely different.

According to Teen Vogue, Freida's beauty essentials are:

• L'oreal Paris Double Extend Lash Boosting Mascara
  Why she loves it: "Gives me a wide eyed look."
  
  
•  L'oreal Paris Everpure Sulfate Free Moisture Conditioner
  Why she loves it: "So addictive."
  
  
• Victoria's Secret Ultra Softening Body Butter in Love Spell
  Why she loves it: "Hydrates with shea oil."
  
  
• L'oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Plumping Lip Gloss in Plumped Coral
  Why she loves it: "Really long lasting."
  
  
• Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
  Why she loves it: "I warm it before curling."
  
  
• L'oreal Paris Go 360 Clean Deep Facial Cleanser
  Why she loves it: "Takes everything off."
  
  
• Ole Henriksen Lavender Body Oil
  Why she loves it: "Very relaxing."

Instyle: Freida Pinto's Beauty Must Haves [May 2010]

In the latest issue of InStyle, Freida Pinto reveals the secret to her gorgeous skin. “I wear sunscreen every day; that’s my cardinal rule,” the 25-year-old actress says.  “And ages ago my mom taught me to drink lots of fruit and vegetable juice. But it has to be fresh.” For the Slumdog Millionaire star, a healthy glow is only a fraction of what it means to be beautiful. “My definition of beauty is universal: good hair, good skin and a good personality,” she says.

Her beauty must-haves:

• L'Oreal Double Extend Mascara
  "This mascara conditions my lashes and makes them look incredibly long," said Pinto.
  
  
• Le Metier de Beaute Lip Gloss in Bondi Beach
  "It's a lovely shade for both day and night. Plus, it's long lasting," she said.
  
  
• Benefit High Beam
  "For a natural yet sculpted look, I focus it on my upper cheekbones and just below my brows," Pinto recommended.
  
  
• Bare Escentuals Flawless Application Face Brush
  "Simple, soft and versatile—I love these brushes!" exclaimed Pinto.
  
  
• Victoria's Secret Body Mist in Love Spell
  "The scent is very soothing," said Pinto. "I spritz it on my neck and forearms." 
  
  
• L'Oreal Go 360 Clean Deep Facial Cleanser
  "I can't sleep with makeup on, even just a little bit. I like my skin clean," Pinto told us. "It leaves my skin refreshed, not dry or irritated."

Sushmita Sen's Beauty Secrets [Vogue India]

As an actress, my skin is exposed for long hours to damage from heavy make-up, lights, pollution and UV rays which have a long-term detrimental effect on skin. My advice is to drink a lot of water, get enough sleep, use sun protection and wear products that enhance your looks but don't cover up your natural beauty. Use Besan Ka Aata (Gram flour) with malai (clotted cream) as a scrub to soften and cleanse the skin. And a concoction of neem (azadirachta indica) and honey to drink; it's not as bad as it sounds! An in-flight ritual I have is that, I make sure I take off all my make-up. If I've been shooting outdoors in too much mud and dust, I oil my hair before boarding.

Magazine Scans: People India [April 2010]

 
 
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Editor's note: Meena, thank you for the scan. You're a doll!

Kareena Kapoor's Beauty Secrets in Vogue India [April 2010]

 

In the latest issue of Vogue India, Kareena Kapoor spills the beans on her beauty secrets. She’s always in the limelight--for her roles and her glam footprint. Here, she takes us on her beauty route.

MAKE-UP MANTRA
During the day, I wear no make-up at all. For a night out, I line my eyes with black kohl. I also love a smoky-eyed look with Yves Saint Laurent Wood Brown Long-Lasting Eye Pencil. Plus, I curl my eyelashes and use lots of Yves Saint Laurent Faux Cils Mascara. For lips, I prefer to use a pale pink lipstick.

HANDBAG ESSENTIALS
Under all the junk (my wallet, credit card and odd papers) you’ll find my favorite, M.A.C Cherish Lipstick, M.A.C Improper Copper Cream Colour Base and my Chanel Noir Le Crayon Khol. I can’t live without my kohl pencil.

SCENT OF A WOMAN
I love Jean Paul Gaultier. For special occasions, I apply Un Jardin en Méditerranée by Hermes.

BEAUTY ICONS
I think Scarlett Johansson is beautiful. I like her face, her body and her hair. I also love Julia Roberts for always looking fresh.

TRESS TALK
I love oiling my hair with a mix of almond, castor, coconut and olive oils. I do this once a month. I use a Kerastase shampoo specifically for dry hair, and follow it with a blow-dry.

BEAUTY RITUALS
I use a Lancome face wash. I try to avoid creams because of their chemical content. In cold weather, I use Clarins HydraQuench Rich Cream, and on the beach I use a Clarins sunscreen. I don’t believe in facials.

DIET CHART
I’m a vegetarian and believe in eating lots of green vegetables, like spinach, fenugreek and broccoli. I eat healthy meals with lots of whole grains and don’t cut down on carbs. I eat every 2-3 hours. At night, I usually have dal, vegetables, curd and roti or brown rice. I try to drink at least 6-8 glasses of boiled water every day.

FITNESS REGIME
I do ashtanga and power yoga for an hour every day.

THE BEAUTY BLACK BOOK
Trainer
Twinkle at Cosmic Fusion by Payal Gidwani Tiwari, Mumbai. Tel. 022-61427178.

Spa and mani-pedi
Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur. Tel. 0141-2680101.

Hairstylist
Pompy Hans, Mumbai. Tel. 09867728214.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's New L'oreal Ad

The advertisement is for the new L'oreal Roll'On True Match Foundation. Aishwarya is wearing N4 Buff Beige

Magazine Scans: Beauty India [March 2010]

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Neha Dhupia's Beauty India Scans

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