Make-up Trend: Simple Smoky Eyes

Sonakshi Sinha usually favors playing up her lips on the red carpet, but fon the cover of the latest issue of Vogue India, her makeup artist Mickey Contractor turned it up a notch. "I chose a combination of jet black shadows to bring out her gorgeous dark brown eyes," he said. Mickey started with a layer of long wear gray shadow, winged on the corners topped with a few swipes of a creamy black formula. "I lined her top lashline with kohl liner, then coated her lashes with black mascara for a feathery effect." Simple and stunning.

Rec: M.A.C Wonder Woman Eye Shadow Quad in Lady Justice

Sonakshi Sinha's Beauty Secrets via Vogue India

Diet basics: My diet is very basic. I just eat well. I eat small meals every two hours to keep my metabolism going. Breakfast: Eggs and paratha Lunch: Brown rice, two rotis and chicken or fish, or dal and vegetables Dinner: I try and cut out carbs and stick to just salads Guilt trip: I have a sweet tooth, which I try very hard to control. I’ll indulge once in a while, but I’ll make up for it by doing an extra 30 minutes in the gym the next day.  

Fitness Mantra: I follow a strict fitness regime of cardio and weight training three times a week, interspersed with kick-boxing and functional training.

Diva tip: False eyelashes. You feel instantly glamorous.

Skin rituals: I remove all my make-up and moisturize before sleeping at night. I use a Nivea moisturizer and Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleanser, and I drink lots of water.

Hair ritual: I go for an occasional olive oil or coconut oil head massage, which is really good for blood circulation. I also enjoy L'Oréal hair spa treatments.

Day & night: I try to keep my look very natural in the day—no foundation, just coral blush and transparent mascara at the most. And for the night I prefer a heavier eye; I’m a complete kohl and eyeliner person. I hate lip gloss, and will occasionally go for a red mouth. Lately, I’ve been fascinated by coral and orange shades.

Vanity bag essentials: Inglot Coral Blush, Inglot Coral Lipstick in 401, M.A.C transparent mascara, Chanel Matt Lumière in 50 Naturel, Maxfactor waterproof mascara, Revlon kohl pencil.

Heaven scent: Victoria Secret’s Pink body spray for the day, and Jean Paul Gaultier Classique at night.

Home recipes: Occasional multani mitti packs. I regularly use fresh aloe vera on my skin. Any bruises, blemishes instantly disappear with aloe vera, it’s the best thing for the skin.

Beauty icon: My mother. She is still beautiful today. And there is Rekha aunty. She is wonderful with her make-up. I tell her us young girls are constantly feeling insecure because she’s still so beautiful.

Red-carpet rules: I try out new looks each time. But that’s the fun of it; if I stick to one thing I get easily bored.

Fashion favorites: Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Narendra Kumar, Manish Malhotra, Vikram Phadnis

AM to PM Make-up via Vogue India

While most liners and mascaras are available in a waterproof texture, it is the kohl that’s responsible for Goth or raccoon eyes. Go easy on the khol for the day and try colorful eye pencils instead. For night time drama, experiment with eye liner wings topped with generous coats of mascara. Keep a multitasking palette in your handbag at all times. Sweep on a lighter shade for the day and blend it with a darker hue to achieve an instant smokey eye for a night out. Vogue recommends the brand new Chanel Ombres Perlées de Chanel Eye Shadow Palette, a palette with five luminous and intense shades in pearl finish that are crease-resistant and long lasting.

Lip gloss or tint, go for a natural lip colours in the shades of peach and pink for day wear. If a scarlet pout is not your thing, dab on some serious shimmer over your day colour to shine at cocktail hour.

Creamy concealers, spray foundations and mineral powders make for easy touch ups throughout the day. Frequent touch ups sounds tedious?  Invest in a long lasting foundation. We love Lancôme Teint Miracle for its skin perfecting texture, SPF 15 and a glow that lasts upto 16 hours.

Valentine's Day Looks via Vogue India

This look is sheer romance with soft pink lips, shimmering eyes and just a hint of kohl and mascara. To recreate, keep the complexion dewy, like Sonakshi’s by applying a light pink blush directly on the apples of your cheeks. Dust some iridescent powder all over your face and you’re good to go. We love M.A.C Plushglass in Big Kiss for a kissable pout.

Vogue recommends: Clinique Quick Eyes Cream Shadow in Rock Violet, OPI Nail Lacquer in Feelin’ Hot-Hot-Hot, Givenchy Le Prisme Blush in It-GIrl Purple, Bourjois Effet Smoky Pencil in Intense Black, M.A.C Plushglass in Big Kiss.

Got a hot date? Take a cue from Deepika and opt for bold red lips paired with thick eye liner and tons of mascara. Highlight your facial contours with Clarins Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Colour in Spiced Mocha for the perfect finish.
Vogue recommends: YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara in Noir Radical, Chanel Ombre Contraste Duo in Gris-Subtil, Clarins Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Color in Spiced Mocha, Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge in Absolute Rouge, Shiseido Accentuating Cream Eyeliner in 1.

Nothing spells seductive like subtle-smoky eyes and loose soft curls framing your face. Copy Mila’s take on this popular look and opt for earthy shades of taupe, cocoa and copper for your eye shadow. Use some kohl on the water line for more definition and finish with a creamy, beige-nude lip colour. Try YSL Rouge Volupte Perle in 101 Beige Caress.

Vogue recommends: Estée Lauder Sumptuous Waterproof Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Black, Dior DiorBlush in Passion Fruit, Guerlain Écrin 6 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette in 10 Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, YSL Rouge Volupte Perle in 101 Beige Caress, The Body Shop Eye Definer in Carbon Black.

Make-up Trend: Cool Coral Lips

Orangey lip colors may seem more suited for the runway than real life, but as Sonakshi Sinha showed us on the opening night of Lakme Winter Festive Season, the right color can work for nearly any occasion. If you're interested in experimenting with the shade, look for one with pink and rose undertones. The cool hues will take some of the edge off the yellowy pigments found in most corals, thereby flattering nearly any skintone.

Rec: NARS Outsider Lipstick