She’s gorgeous, successful and stunningly beautiful. Compliment her about her looks and she says matter-of-factly, “Beauty is merely skin deep. Yes, I need to look good but I am not overly obsessed with being beautiful. In fact, I am quite happy with what God’s given me. Beauty to me is basically looking after myself.”
Gorgeous Skin: “As an actress , makeup is my best friend. But when I am not shooting, I avoid wearing makeup. My skin needs to breathe so I stick to the basics like moisturizer and lip balm. My daily skincare regimen involves cleansing, toning and moisturizing. Healthy skin needs mild cleansing, for which I use gentle soaps. I also keep my skin clean by going for regular cleanups. I am really not into facials so I mostly avoid them. Also, I am very particular about removing my makeup before I go to bed.”
Body Beautiful: “A healthy body should be a priority for everyone – I make it mine too! My dad (former badminton champ Prakash Padukone) has inculcated in me the value of being fit. I start off with a rejuvenating weekly body massage with lukewarm coconut or baby oil. I also drink a lot of water as the body needs proper hydration. It also keeps the skin supple.”
Fit Facts: “I work out as often as possible. Since I am regularly traveling, it becomes difficult to have a daily workout routine but whenever I hit the gym, I do cardio and light weights. I have an athletic body, thanks to the years I dedicated to badminton, but I do concentrate on my butt area.”
Eating Right: “I absolutely love food but I always make sure I have a balanced diet with enough carbs and proteins, and am also very particular about dietary proportions. I have three main meals in a day, breakfast being the most important of them all. I love eating South Indian food but since it can be heavy sometimes, I try and balance it by say, having a dosa minus the potato filling. If I am having eggs, I eat egg-whites only and if I have idlis, I substitute coconut chutney with mint chutney.”
Beauty Buzz: “Simple and quick! A healthy lifestyle, nutritious diet and the correct skincare and fitness regimen all go hand in hand to make possible a beautiful you today and tomorrow. I am a firm believer in skincare... the natural way. One should never try to go overboard on any products, as I think the more you experiment with your skin, the worse it gets. Always stick to the basics of skincare.”
Make-up Fixes: “Makeup artistes can give you any amount of makeup tips but just remember one should never put too many good things together; they all get lost. Let few great things shine through. For instance, if I enhance my eyes with kohl, I keep my lips bare or just dab some lip balm. And honesty, the less the makeup, the less plastic you look.”
It's always amazing to see how a swipe of red lipstick can make you look instantly pulled together. One look into the pages of this month's The Man Magazine and you can't help but notice Amrita Rao's glossy, red lips. To try the color, use a matte lipstick in a shade you feel comfortable with, then top with your favorite lip balm. The moisture will add a touch of shine and keep the look from looking too serious.
At a recent promotional event it was hard to miss Karisma Kapoor's radiant skin, of course it helps that's she's pregnant and blessed with gorgeous skin otherwise. To get her glow mix foundation with a luminescent tinted moisturizer. It gives the prettiest and softest glow to the skin without making it too shimmery. Set the look with a swipe of blush for a pop of color.
You don't need much makeup on your face when the rest of your skin is as creamy and clear as Kareena Kapoor's is on the cover of this month's Filmfare. If you're wearing a strappy dress, don't be afraid to blend a few drops of your foundation along your neck and decolletage to block-out any ruddiness. Finish by dusting with a translucent powder to keep the makeup from rubbing off.
During Harmony Week Priyanka Chopra showed us that winter does not mean you have to retreat to dark shades on your nails. Neon nail polish may feel a little too summery but red-pink hits just the right notes: It's bold enough to stand up againsted muted colors while still adding a splash of unexpected color.
She’s gorgeous, successful and stunningly beautiful. Compliment her about her looks and she says matter-of-factly, “Beauty is merely skin deep. Yes, I need to look good but I am not overly obsessed with being beautiful. In fact, I am quite happy with what God’s given me. Beauty to me is basically looking after myself.”
Blush doesn't have to be subtle to be gorgeous—take Kareena Kapoor's look at the 3 Idiots Press Meet. Rather than shading color along your cheekbones, dab just on the apples of your cheeks. And be sure to use a cream tint, not a powder formula—the color is more concentrated and easier to blend.
Dark, vampy lips are to winter like flipflops are to summer. Lara Dutta is anything but a vamp, but she sure rocks the 'vampy' lip. On his month of Elle India she proves that a creamy, burgundy hue can make a black and white cover look absolutely timeless. Be sure to pair your pucker with a berry blush, like Lara did, to keep the look fresh for the season.
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