Make-up Trend: Midnight Blue Eye Shadow

Looking every bit regal in her Gucci dress, makeup artist Mickey Contractor took inspiration from it for Sonam's gorgeous midnight blue smoky eyes. He rimmed her eyes with black liner, then topped it with a blend of smoky blue and gray shadow. A few swipes of rich, thickening mascara finished her look. For her lips, he added a pop of peachy coral lipstick and topped her cheeks off with some peach blush. She looks stunning!

Rec: Tarte Flower Child Natural Eyeshadow Palette (colors used: Shimmering Delphinium Blue and Shimmering Gray Periwinkle)

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes Day 3 Make-up Breakdown

Hair:
L'oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray in 108 Absolute (U.S substitute: L'oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray Extra Strong Hold)

Face:
L'oreal Paris Youth Code (U.S. substitute: L'oreal Paris Age Perfect Day Cream)
L'oreal Paris Matte Morphose Souffle Foundation in Apricot Beige (U.S. substitute: L'oreal Paris True Match Roller in C4 Shell Beige)
L'oreal Paris True Match Blush in Rosewood (U.S. substitute: L'oreal Paris True Match Blush in C3-4 Tender Rose)

Eyes:
L'oreal Paris Color Appeal Quad Pro in Blue Eyes 357 Elizabeth Banks (U.S. substitute: L'oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Eye Shadow Quads in Earthscape)
L'oreal Paris Telescopic Explosion in Black

Lips:
L'oreal Colour Riche Made For Me Naturals in Dune

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes Day 2 Make-up Breakdown

Hair:

L'oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray in 108 Absolute

Face:

L'oreal Paris Visible Lift Line-Minimizing Makeup in Soft Ivory

L'oreal Paris True Match Blush in Tender Rose

Eyes:

L'oreal Paris Double Extension Renewal Serum Inside Mascara in Black

L'oreal Paris Color Appeal Chrome Shine Eye Shadow in Pure Gold (U.S. Substitute: L'oreal Paris Studio Secrets Eye Shadow in Morning Light)

Lips:

L'oreal Paris Color Riche Boosting Serum Lipstick in Luminous Scarlet (U.S. Substitute: L'oreal Paris Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick in Real Red)

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes Day 1 Make-up Breakdown

Hair:

L'oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray in 108 Absolute

Face:

L'oreal Matte Morphose Souffle Foundation in Beige Natural

L'oreal True Match Blush in Tender Rose

Eyes:

L'oreal Super Liner in Black

L'oreal Double Extension Renewal Serum Inside Mascara in Black

L'oreal Color Appeal in Beige Taupe

Lips:

L'oreal Glam Shine 6H Volumizer in Addictive Peach

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Make-up Trend: Greenish-Brown Smoky Eyes

In an upcoming issue of Filmfare, Katrina Kaif's sexy smoky eyes make us green with envy. "Katrina wears some neutrals, so I wanted to smoke up the eyes a bit to add some glamour," said make-up artist Mickey Contractor. Rather than opting for traditional black and gray shadow, he layered a blend of bronze and forest green hues, rimmed the eyes in a bronzy eyeliner, and finished with a few swipes of mascara.

Rec: tokidoki Cromatico Eyeshadow Palette in Bastardino

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Make-up Trend: Orangish-Apricot Lips

"The idea was to give Anushka Sharma a simple and current look to compliment her sheer gray and black dress on the latest cover of Cosmopolitan India" said her makeup artist, Cory Walia. He kept the eyes smoky, and added a pop of color with giving her orangish lips. If you want to try a similar look, keep the shade modern by blending creamy, nectarine lipstick with a swipe of a peachy-toned gloss.

Rec: Bobbi Brown Cabana Coral Palette (Eyes: Burnt Sugar Metallic Eye Shadow [lids], Tan Eye Shadow [winged out, outter corners], Ivory Eye Shadow [brow bone]; Lips: Coral Reef Metallic Lip Color [lip color], Salmon Lip Color [lipgloss])

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Lakme Summer 2010: Night Fever By Suneet Varma

Lakme Eye Magic

The lightweight, translucent gel comes with a quick dry formula that fixes the sparkle in place. Paint crystalline lines for a soft look or sweep the entire eyelid for the jewel encrusted look. Can be used as an eye shadow or as a highlighter for cheeks or any other part of the body. In classic shades of gold & silver for a subtle, pearly shine
Colors available: Gold, Silver

Lakme Black Impact Liner

Enhance your eyes with the blackest of black eyeliner that doesn't fade. The rich, intense color in a silky formula glides on - lining, defining with the greatest of ease. Water resistant and fast drying. It wont budge for hours. The brush handle offers a comfortable grip so you can create dark, dramatic eyes that are a night time glam staple.
Color(s) available: Black

Lakme Lash Artist Mascara

The ultimate in definition and separation. This must have mascara delivers stunningly defined eyes. The unique brush separates and curls each lash and coats it from root to tip without ever clumping. Smudge-proof, tear proof and easily removable.
Color(s) available: Black

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Video Feature: Evening Make-up Breakdown [Femina Online]

Easy smoky eyes? Check. A gorgeous look in 5 minutes? Check. Make-up artist Clint Fernandes shows us how to look nighttime ready in a snap.

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Video Feature: Day Make-up Breakdown [Femina Online]

Make-up artist Clint Fernandes shows us the perfect daytime look that's fresh, easy and can be done in 5 minutes!

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Make-up Trend: Smoky Eyes with Bright Eyeliner

Looking sexy and summer-ready on the cover of Elle India, Lisa Haydon makes a splash with her smoky-bold eyes, giving the 'ol smoky eyes an unexpected fun twist. Taking a cue from her Shrivan Narresh lime and forest green swimsuit, make-up artist Cory Walia brushed charcoal eye shadow all over lids and lower lash lines. He then used forest green eye shadow as an eyeliner on her top lid and lower lid. To give the look some shimmer he added a frosty white highlight in her crease, on her brow bones, as well as on her lower lids, right under the green eyeliner. He bursh 3-4 coats of mascara on her upper and lower lashes. On her cheeks, Cory applied a soft pink blush. For the lips, he finished off with a soft pink lipstick applied with a lip brush, and a pechy-pink lip gloss applied only in the middle of her lower lip.

Rec: M.A.C Trip: Cool Eyes (colors used: Knight Divine [lids], Waternymph [wet as an eyeliner], Prismique [crease, brow bone, lower lid])

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Make-up Trend: Nude Eyes

Looking effortlessly sexy and sultry is none other than the gorgeous Lara Dutta, who graces the cover of this month's Marie Claire India. To get her look, apply Apply a barely-there sand powder eye shadow over your eyelids, and blend it into your inner corners. Highlight inner corners with a silvery shadow and swipe a smoky brown eye shadow into your creases and blend outward. Brush top lashes with two coats of black mascara. Apply a peach cream blush and top it off with a bronzer. Prep lips with balm, then apply a flesh toned nude lipstick, and you're all set.

Rec: M.A.C Trip: 5 Neutral Eyes [colors used: Bisque, Mineralism, Bateau]

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Video Feature: Corporate/Work-friendly Make-up Breakdown [Femina Online]

Make-up artist Clint Fernandes shows us the perfect work-friendly, corporate look that can be done in under 5 minutes.

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

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

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New Woman: Shades N' Tresses Part 2 [April 2010]

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Instyle: Freida Pinto's Favorite Looks of Herself [May 2010]

No-Fuss Glamour

Freida says: "I like that this look is really clean makeup and an easy updo. And it's one of my favorites because it's a me-look—something I could do myself. Well, I could pin my hair up, but obviously I could never curl it like that."

Shiny Hair and Dewy Skin

Freida says: "More could have been done here—maybe a little more kohl? I just feel the look was lacking something in the eyes. Overall, though, the hair and the skin were done up really well. They've both got a little shine which goes well with the fabric of the dress.

Wispy Updo

Freida says: "Normally I keep it really safe, but that night I experimented with my hair—I quite enjoyed it actually. The overall look was meant to be simple, but the hair was meant to be fabulous."

Intense Eyes

Freida says: "The Screen Actors Guild Awards! That was probably my favorite look ever. The hair was all pulled back and as slick as possible and the eyes were dramatized, but just a wee bit. This look showed off more of me than styles where my hair covers my face. And the makeup was just fabulous."

Super Long Strands

"When I see this picture, I miss my hair length. This picture touches me. Now my hair is much shorter. I tried a pink babydoll mouth that night because the rest of the hair and makeup was so open and simple. I quite liked it actually."

Elegant Neutrals

Freida says: "I like the colors I chose to play with. I think with my skintone, nudes are very complementary. The only problem was the hair—it did not remain the way it was styled because of the texture. I’ve got a lot of hair but it’s really fine. When I left the hotel, the curls at the bottom were tighter, but by the time I reached the ceremony, they just opened up. My hair was being funny. Nothing much can be done about that."

Stress-free Hair

Freida says: "This picture was just me being me. I did not know what the red carpet was all about. I left my makeup and hair in the hands of people who knew what they wanted to do. It was an easy updo—one where you wake up, pin your hair up and walk out of the house. Which is why it matches my personality. I don’t really stress too much about my hair or my makeup."

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New Woman: Shades N' Tresses [April 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."

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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."

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