Make-up Artist Cory Walia's Day/Night Look

Cory Walia to unravels some of his secrets. Cory Walia gives Katrina Kaif a day look, and model Indrani Dasgupta a shimmering look for the evening. He took us through the process

Katrina's Day Look

Cory Walia gives Katrina a perfect pout

Blend a suitable shade of M.A.C Select Moistureblend over your skin in upward strokes on the face and neck. Conceal any dark circles or blemishes under the eyes with M.A.C Select Moisturecover to create beautiful flawless skin. For definition, apply blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Fleurry) on the cheeks. If you want a very soft look, use a pink (M.A.C Powder Blush in Coygirl) or peach blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Pinch O' Peach). If you have a slightly darker complexion, go for a soft brown blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Strada). M.A.C Studio Fix is also very handy in humid weather.

Outline the lower eyelid with soft pink (M.A.C Eye Shadow in Swish) or soft brown eye shadow (M.A.C Eye Shadow in Era). On the top lid, apply a light pink mineralize eye shadow (M.A.C Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in Engaging) for a subtle sparkle. You can then highlight your browbone with the gold side of the same eye shadow duo.

Try a generous coat of pink (M.A.C Tinted Lipglass in Lust) or light brown lip gloss (M.A.C Tinted Lipglass in Revealing) for a glossy pout.

Indrani's Evening Look

Indrani sports a gorgeous plum toned look

Blend a pearlescent liquid foundation (M.A.C Hyper Real) over your skin in upward strokes on the face and neck. You can then conceal any dark circles under the eyes with a concealer (M.A.C Studio Lights in Smoothspice). Highlight the cheekbones with a plum shaded blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Breezy).
For the eyes, evenly apply M.A.C Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in Earthly Riches (plum side) on the upper eyelid. For a more defined look, smudge the corners with the gray side, and finish by drawing a thin line with M.A.C Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Black Karat. Sweep a coat of thick lash mascara (M.A.C Plush Lash Mascara) for a more dramatic look. For the lips, apply M.A.C Prep + Prime Lip, then accentuate with M.A.C Lustreglass in Decorative.

Kareena Kapoor's Make-Up Breakdown

Face

• M.A.C Prep + Prime Skin
  
• M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid
  
• M.A.C Studio Finish SPF 35
• M.A.C Pressed Powder
• M.A.C Blush in Peaches (Soft peach)
  

Eyes

• M.A.C Prep + Prime Eye
• M.A.C Eyeshadow in Naked Lunch (Minimal pink with shimmer) on inner eye lids
• M.A.C Eyeshadow in Samoa Silk (Peachy beige) on outter lids
  
• M.A.C Fluidline in Blacktrack (Intense black) on waterline
  
• M.A.C Plush Lash Mascara on top and lower lashes
  

Lips

• M.A.C Prep + Prime Lip
• M.A.C Viva Glam 6 (Soft plum-pink with pearl)
  

Make-up Artist Prabir De's Take on Lipstick

You might be the proud owner of a pretty pout, but to flaunt it you would still need to add a dash of the right color. Lipstick has always been the most important component of a woman's train case and the most loved make-up to embellish her face.
But enhancing lip appeal is not as simple as it seems. To choose the right tone to suit the complexion, an occasion, or an outfit has never been an easy task. And even if you get the color right, the final effect depends on the application and synchronization with the rest of your make-up.
“While applying the basic color is quite easy, to lend a nice shape to the lips needs the right expertise. You have to keep in mind the face structure and of course the shape of the lips,” says make-up artist Prabir De. Lips should be lined, using a brush, with the same lipstick that your are wearing. Those who prefer to use lip liner should cover it up with lipstick, he recommends. “The prominent lip liner look is horrid,” he stresses.

De paints Deepika Padukone’s lips with the hottest colors of the moment.

Red and gold magic

Fashion trends come and go, but the classic red never falls out of favor when it comes to make-up. There’s no alternative to bright red lips if you are headed for a really dressy party at night. While you can flaunt a matte or even glossy scarlet with Western wear, you can touch it up with a golden hue if you are going ethnic. For this you have to first apply a lip primer (M.A.C Prep + Prime Lip) over the lips and then apply the gold lip gloss (M.A.C Lustreglass in Instant Gold) on the middle area of both the upper and lower lips. Since the look of the lips will be very heavy, the rest of the make-up has to be subdued. Very thin liner (M.A.C Fluidline in Blacktrack) above and below the eyes with eye shadow in shades like off-white (M.A.C Eye shadow in Lightshade), cream (M.A.C Eye shadow in Mylar) or silver (M.A.C Eye shadow in Electra) will do. You can go for gold eye shadow (M.A.C Eye shadow in Goldmine) with Eastern wear.

Lipstick Recs: M.A.C Mattene Lipstick in Classic Dame, M.A.C Lipsticks in Lady Danger, Lady Bug, Chili, Dubonnet, Russian Red, MAC Red, Ruby Woo, Fresh Moroccan, New York Apple Queen's Sin and M.A.C Stylistics Lipstick in Stylistic

Pink pout

“Color me pink” could be the motto of the moment and the trend is visible in everything from make-up to clothes and accessories. For a fresh look on all occasions, paint your lips in pink. There are various shades to choose from, make your selection depending on your skin tone. If you have a fair complexion, you can go for anything between baby pink and shocking pink while for dark tones a mauve hue is recommended. Deepika has an in-between complexion, so she can carry off any pink. Smoky eyes look best with pink lips. Get a smudged look with heavy kohl (M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder) and combine black (M.A.C Eye Shadow in Black Tied) and silver (M.A.C Eye Shadow in Electra) for the shadow. In fact, a lot of color combinations for the eyes look good with pink lipstick and you can try combining silver with blue (M.A.C Eye Shadows in Electra and Flashtrack), green (M.A.C Eye Shadow in Swimming) or pink (M.A.C Eye Shadow in Sushi Flower). Pink blended with blue or green would also look nice (M.A.C Eye Shadows in Parrot and Swimming). The blush has to complement the lips and so, apply baby pink blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Coygirl) and highlight it with silver (M.A.C Iridescent Loose Powder in Silver Dusk).

Lipstick recs: M.A.C Lipsticks in Impassioned, Chic, Bombshell, Pink Nouveau, Girl About Town

Nice and nude

Nude lipstick, the ones that lend a no-lipstick effect, are a rage right now. This look can be achieved quite easily, you just have to choose a shade that complements your skin color. The options available are — nude pink, nude peach and nude brown. The lipstick has to be topped up with a gloss to match. Since the lips will be pale, give the eyes a dramatic look. You can do smoky eyes with eye shadow combinations like dark green and silver (M.A.C Eye Shadows in Humid and Electra), yellow and gold (M.A.C Eye Shadows in Chrome Yellow and Goldmine) , orange and black (M.A.C Eye Shadows in Orange and Black Tied), black and silver (M.A.C Eye Shadows in Black Tied and Electra) etc. The blush can be coral-peach (M.A.C Powder Blush in Pinch Me) or pink (M.A.C Powder Blush in Petalpoint) and applied to accentuate the bone-structure of the cheeks.

Lipstick recs: M.A.C Lipsticks in Gel, Siss, Freckletone, Fresh Brew, Honeyflower, Underplay, Cherish, Jubilee, Sandy B, Blankety, Hug Me, Hue

Katrina Kaif's Make-up Breakdown

Face

• MAC Prep + Prime Skin
  
• MAC Studio Finish SPF 35
  
• MAC Mineralize Satinfinish
  
• MAC Pressed Powder
• MAC Blush in Melba (Soft coral-peach) dusted lightly brushed on apples of cheeks, extending to the hairline
  

Eyes

• MAC Prep + Prime Eye
• MAC Eyeshadow in Ricepaper (Soft peachy gold with shimmer) on inner eye lids
• MAC Eyeshadow in Soft Brown (Soft peachy-brown) on outter eye lids and one-third of outter crease
  
• MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack (Intense black) on top lid
• MAC Plush Lash Mascara on top and lower lashes
  

Lips

• MAC Prep + Prime Lip
• MAC Tinted Lipglass in White Magic (Soft baby nude pink with pearl)
  

M.A.C Make-up Artist's Wedding Make-up Breakdown

Face
Prep the skin with M.A.C Prep + Prime Skin. Apply M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid, for an even, matte, and flawless coverage. Conceal all skin imperfections, under eye circles with M.A.C Studio Finish Concealer. Next, apply Blot/Pressed Powder to set your foundation and reduce shine build-up on your special day. For gorgeous cheeks, sweep M.A.C Powder Blush in Sincere from the hairline to under the cheekbone with M.A.C 116 Blush Brush for a soft natural contour. Apply M.A.C Powder Blush in Springsheen on the cheeks and highlight the cheekbone with M.A.C Iridescent Powder/Pressed in Belightful.

Eyes
Using the M.A.C 213 Fluff Brush, apply a soft layer of M.A.C Eyeshadow in Coquette all over lid and concentrating in the crease. Highlight brow bone with M.A.C Eye Shadow in Brule . Deepen the outer corner of your eye by applying M.A.C Eyeshadow in Sketch with the M.A.C 266 Small Angle Brush to the top and bottom lash line. Line the whole eye with M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder and smudge for the sultry look. Blend M.A.C Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe over the outer third of your top lid. Apply M.A.C Lash in 4. Trim if necessary. Coat lashes with M.A.C Fibre Rich Mascara in All Black and set brows with M.A.C Brow Set in Clear.

Lips
Apply M.A.C Prep + Prime Lip to avoid bleeding, and then apply M.A.C Lipstick in Russian Red, and blot for soft red lips.

Katrina Kaif's Make-up Breakdown by: Prabir De

Step 1
Cleanse (M.A.C Green Gel Cleanser) and moisturize (M.A.C Studio Moisture Fix) your face, and apply a light layer of foundation (M.A.C Mineralize Satinfinish), ensuring the base is around the same tone as your skin. Dab a light powder (M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish Natural) all over your face and neck.

Step 2
When it comes to the eyes, be extra careful to bring out the best. The season's look is striking pastel shades that have a faint glimmer or shine. Apply an adequate amount of dark mauve (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Shale) and silver eye shadow (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Electra) over the upper eyelids. Outline the eyes with a kohl pencil (M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder) to provide increased depth. Use gold eye shadow (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Gorgeous Gold) around the corners and give a final effect with an off-white highlighter (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Phloof!). Mascara (M.A.C Mascara in Plush Lash) is a must and be sure to use ample amounts of it.

Step 3
Use a light mauve lipstick or a shade of purple (M.A.C Lipstick in Rebel) that suits your complexion. Finish it off with sheer lavender gloss (M.A.C Lustreglass in Flashmode) to give it a sensuous touch.

Step 4
Apply a beige tone blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Honour) on the apples of the cheeks.

Bronzey Gold Make-up Breakdown by Aniruddha C

A golden glow for the face can be used on all skin tones. “Gold make-up is just perfect for the winter season. But remember when going for the gold look, don’t combine brighter hues; the effect should be monochromatic,” says make-up artist Aniruddha Chakladar.

For Aishwarya Rai, who has a light complexion, Aniruddha has used a foundation that is one shade darker (M.A.C Face and Body Foundation in C5) than her skin tone and followed it up with M.A.C Blot Powder/Pressed in Medium Dark. For a darker person, however, the foundation must be of their skin tone.

Aishwarya’s eye make-up has been done with a mix of shades of gold (M.A.C Pigment in Golden Lemon) all over the lid, and bronze (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Bronze) in the crease, along with shades of burgundy (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Sketch and Trax) for the outer corners. The eyes have been lined with kohl (M.A.C Eye Kohl in Powersurge) and moderate mascara (M.A.C Pro Lash in Charcoal Brown) has been used on the lashes.

Next, he applied a bronze shimmer wash (M.A.C Refined Golden Powder) to contour the face, slightly diluted with M.A.C Mixing Medium. “The diluted powder shimmer can only be used with a waterproof foundation. If your foundation is not waterproof, dust some pressed shimmer powder on your face with blush,” advises Aniruddha. Then he applied M.A.C Powder Blush in Raizin on the apples of the cheeks.

The cheekbones have been highlighted with a M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish in New Vegas. M.A.C Lipstick in Freckletone with M.A.C Tinted Lipglass in Oh Baby finish off this gold bronzey look.

Wedding Make-up Breakdown by: Shalini Vasisht

Face
First, Shalini prepped the skin by cleansing (M.A.C Green Gel Cleanser), toning (M.A.C Charged Water/Renewal Defense) and moisturizing (M.A.C Oil Control Lotion) it using products best suited for her skin type. She then used a face primer (M.A.C Prep + Prime Skin) all over the model's face and neck, to increase makeup wear ability. Shalini then applied an eye primer (M.A.C Prep + Prime Eye) on the eyelids, which helps keep the eye shadow in place. Next, she starts by dabbing a concealer (M.A.C Studio Finish Concealer) a shade lighter than the skin tone, covering dark circles, blemishes and any patches on the face and neck. Then she evens out the skin tone with a light weight foundation (M.A.C Face and Body Foundation); this gave the skin a translucent and sheer feel. She set the foundation with a translucent powder (M.A.C Select/Sheer Loose Powder) and applied an iridescent powder (M.A.C Iridescent/Loose Powder in Silver Dusk) over the cheek bones and the temple to give a luminous glow to the face. With a large rounded brush (M.A.C 150 Large Powder Brush), she contoured the jaw line and the hollow of the cheeks with a bronzing powder (M.A.C Bronzing Powder in Golden). She used a color darker than the bride’s natural skin tone. She then applied a rosy blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Ambering Rose) on the apples of the cheek, creating a natural glow.

Eyes
She dabbed some powder (M.A.C Select Sheer/Pressed Powder) under the eyes before applying the eye makeup so that any loose shadow which falls can be easily brushed off. For this look, she used a pearly shadow (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Rite Of Spring) under the brow and over the eye lids for a highlighting affect. She also used a wash of charcoal gray (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Scene) blended in with a fleshy pink (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Pink Venus) over the eyelids, to give it a brighter hue. To accentuate the eye, she applied a thin line of black gel based liner (M.A.C Fluidline in Blacktrack) over the upper lid, and to balance the lower lid, she smudged it with a matching kohl pencil (M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder). She then groomed the eyebrows by filling them in with the same color as the bride’s hair, keeping the strokes feather-like. She used a compressed eye shadow in dark brown (M.A.C Brow Shader in Soft Charcoal/Maple) and fixed any stray hairs with a brush on gel (M.A.C Brow Set in Show-off) in an outward and upward direction. She layered the lashes with a coat of lash primer (M.A.C Prep + Prime Lash) and then two coats of mascara (M.A.C Plush Lash Mascara).

Lips
To complete the look, she applied a nude tone lip liner (M.A.C Cremestick Liner in Honey B.) and then filled it in with a peach/coral lip stain (M.A.C Pro Longwear Lustre in Luv-4-Ever).

Wedding Trend Make-up Breakdown: Vintage-Glam Bride

This breakdown is done by make-up artist: Reshma Sambtani

Skin
The face is cleaned with a cucumber-based cleanser (M.A.C Green Gel Cleanser). Reshma then applies a light-weight moisturizer (M.A.C Studio Moisture Fix). She then applies M.A.C Prep + Prime Skin for an even application of the make-up.

For the foundation, she uses a blend of M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid and M.A.C Mineralize Satinfinish for an even matte/dewy look. M.A.C Studio Finish concealer takes care of dark circles and skin blemishes. This is topped with M.A.C Select/Sheer Loose Powder. M.A.C Fix + is sprayed and dabbed with tissue paper. “This settles the make-up,” explains Reshma. The nose, forehead and cheeks are touched up with M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish in New Vegas.

Cheeks
Reshma contours the cheeks with M.A.C Sculpting Powder in Shadester to give the perfect sculpted-cheek illusion. M.A.C Powder Blush in Pinch Me is applied on the cheekbones.

The effect: A lot of sheen and certain compliments for a stunning bridal glow!

Eyes
Reshma accentuates Katrina's eyes with shades that complement her ensemble. M.A.C Prep + Prime Eye ensures that the make-up does not bleed, fade or crease. M.A.C Pigment in Tan is applied all over the eyelid and blended at the outer ends. Next is M.A.C Pigment in Your Ladyship on the browbone. M.A.C Pigment in Pink Bronze is applied on half the eyelid beginning from the outer edge. To add drama, the outer edges are touched with M.A.C Pigment in Dark Soul. We apply M.A.C Pigment in Golden Lemon in her lower lashline. A thin line of M.A.C Fluidline in Blacktrack is applied on top lid and inner rims of eyes and finally, 4-5 coats of M.A.C Splashproof Mascara make the eyes stand out. No false lashes please, stresses Reshma. “There are emotional moments that follow, and false lashes will only lead to disaster.”

Lips
The eyes are the focus. So the lips have been kept simple, they are lined with M.A.C Lipglass Pencil in Pink Edge. M.A.C Slimshine Lipstick in Pink d'Lush is applied all over the lips, to give them a sheer pink-coral tint.

Mastering the Art with Make-up Artist Mickey Contractor

Rituals and techniques

"M.A.C has dramatically changed makeup in Bollywood."

"M.A.C exploded the old rituals and techniques that had dominated the film industry for many decades."

Venturing out

"In Bollywood everything depends on lighting."

A few eyebrows were raised when Contractor first started in the beauty industry — his mother had hoped he would go into the medical profession.

However, Contractor's fascination with makeup had started at an early age watching Bollywood icon Helen on the silver screen.

Soon after leaving school, Contractor had an opportunity to assist a top film makeup artist before venturing out on his own.

Successful faces

Working with top celebrities on advertising and regional films, he quickly gained a reputation as "the most desirable hands" in the business.

Contractor was responsible for creating many of the successful faces in Bollywood such as Kajol and Karisma Kapoor.

He firmly established himself as one of the industry's top makeup artists and most trusted among the stars.

In 2005, Contractor joined M.A.C Cosmetics as the director of makeup artistry for India.

Formative years

Contractor strikes me as a perfectionist — a bohemian — but nonetheless a perfectionist. He is the master of his craft.

He recalls his humble beginnings with pride and counts, in particular, actress Helen as having had a huge influence on him during those formative years.

"She told me 'work hard and don't care about what anyone says'."

Helen's words — although spoken almost three decades ago — seem to have made more than an impression on Contractor, they have clearly helped to mold and shape a very powerful tool in the Bollywood film industry.

Step by step

Priyanka Chopra

• Lighting plays an important part of film makeup. Get to know what kind of lighting is being used — outdoor or indoor.
• Use at least two or three different foundation colors for a more natural foundation.
• Using both liquid and cream foundations together can accomplish a beautiful natural looking base. He recommends M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid and M.A.C Select Moistureblend
• Use a water-based moisturizer on a damp face to hydrate the skin. Then use an emollient-based foundation as the base and blend with a sponge. He recommends M.A.C Studio Tech
  
• Then use M.A.C Studio Fix with a wet brush over this layer — this helps set the makeup.
• Reinforce saturation of eye shadow texture with M.A.C Cream Color Bases or nude lip stick like M.A.C Cherish. Blend this product on first and then go over it with M.A.C Select Sheer/Loose Powder. Then apply over with your choice of eye shadow.
• For Bollywood smokey eyes, I first line the upper eyelid with M.A.C Fluidline in Blacktrack using the M.A.C 212 Flat Definer Brush and blend. Then I reline the eyes with M.A.C Eyeshadow in Carbon using the M.A.C 266 Small Angle Brush
• When applying mascara, I recommend keeping your thumb as close to the lash line as possible while lifting the upper lid for the mascara application.

Mickey's Quick Facts

• On the art of makeup
  You either get it or you don't.
  

• Creative influences
  Helen, Bollywood actress and Linda Evangelista, international model.
  

• Favorite technique
  Blending and mascara application
  

• Favorite M.A.C product
  Select Cover-Up Concealer
  

• Favorite feature
  Eyes and skin
  

• Most admired artist in the industry
  Kevin Aucoin
  

• Most respected director/producer
  Director - Karan Johar
  Producer - The late Yash Johar
  

• Most re-occuring obstacles
  Film stars, directors and humidity.
  

Make-up Artist: Mickey Contractor, His Beauty Tips & Tricks

Kajol, Rani Mukherjee, Aishwarya Rai, Tabu, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen. The most beautiful screen faces have been under Mickey Contractor’s brushes, all for that one stroke here and one touch there.

Director of cosmetic major M.A.C India, Mickey feels that beautiful is “anyone who is herself and has a personal style” and that “clear complexion” is a sure pre-requisite for beauty.

So what role does make-up play in creating those picture-perfect faces? “Lots actually,” he says. “Because you can’t really form a whole base on make-up but you can surely lend yourself a distinct personality, an all-new spark.”

Bare basics
Preity Zinta

Mickey believes that he is most famous for his “no make-up look”, but this, he says, “involves more effort than full make-up”. Here’s the how-to from the make-up artist himself:

• Choose a foundation that is closest to your skin color. He recommends M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid.
  
  
• The eyeshadow should be very neutral, just enough to help contour and bring out the best. He recommends M.A.C Eyeshadow in Bamboo
  
  
• No false eyelashes feature in this natural look.
  
  
• Use lots of mascara and separate your lashes well, leaving no clumps. He recommends M.A.C Zoomlash Mascara
  
  
• Blend the eyeliner well. Very fair skin can use brown liner. He recommends M.A.C Fluidline in Dipdown
  
  
• Keep the lip color natural and pale. He recommends M.A.C Mattene Lipstick in Flattering
  
  
• The blush, a shade of peach or pink (M.A.C Powder Blush in Pinch O' Peach and M.A.C Powder Blush in Fleur Power), should begin from the apple of your cheeks. Work upwards and outwards.

Sultry smokey

Kajol

Aishwarya Rai

Rani Mukherji

This dark-eyes-and-pale-mouth look is always a winner. Be it Kajol’s sexy act amongst the pyramids in Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gham, Aishwarya Rai in Shabd or Rani Mukherjee’s sultry peepers in Chalte Chalte, the smoky look is always a stunner. Here’s the rocking explanation:

• Prepare your face with the right shade of foundation (M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid).
  
  
• Use darker colors on your eyelids and blend well (M.A.C Eyeshadows in Embark, Cranberry, Sketch, Deep Truth, Humid, Bronze, Black Tied).
  
  
• Line your lower lids with kohl and smudge it with some black eye-shadow (M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder, M.A.C Eyeshadow in Carbon).
  
  
• Top off with at least two coats of mascara (M.A.C Plush Lash Mascara).
  
  
• Line your lips with a liner (M.A.C Lip Pencil in Oak) and blend well with a pale shade of lipstick (M.A.C Lipstick in Sandy B), leaving no sharp lines.
  
  
• Finish with lots of gloss. He recommends M.A.C Tinted Lipglass in Oyster Girl
  
  
• Accentuate your cheekbones with a deeper shade of blush. He recommends M.A.C Blushcreme in Pleasureful
  

Old is gold

Jaya Bachchan

Remember Jaya Bachchan as the super-glam Ma of K3G? Here’s Mickey’s advice for the middle-aged divas in the making.

• Choose appropriate skin products and look after your skin regularly. From the M.A.C Skincare line he recommends M.A.C Studio Moisture Cream, which reduces the appearance of fine lines
  
  
• Always remember that less is more.
  
  
• Use make-up not as a cover, but as a highlighter of your beauty.
  
  
• Use minimum foundation as it tends to show up in the creases and folds. For older skin Mickey recommends M.A.C Studio Tech
  
  
• Eyebrows form the frame of the face and at this age, they tend to get sparse. Concentrate on them to get the look right. He recommends M.A.C Brow Finisher
  
  
• Choose colors for the shadows, liners and lipsticks that suit your personality. (M.A.C Eyeshadows in Satin Taupe, Vanilla, Era; M.A.C Lip Pencil in Spice; M.A.C Lipsticks in Taupe, Honeylove, Cherish, Sparks Can Fly)
  
  
• Keep with the make-up trends but always re-work them to complement you.

Perfect points

Aishwarya Rai

“The crux of perfecting your art of make-up lies in the finer details,” stresses Mickey. Here are some expert tips, to make all the difference:

• Choosing the right foundation is half the beauty battle won. There are tons to choose from, M.A.C Studio Mist, M.A.C Select Tint, M.A.C Face and Body, M.A.C Mineralize Satinfinish, M.A.C Select SPF15, M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid (Mickey's personal fave), M.A.C Hyper Real, M.A.C Studio Fix, M.A.C Select Moistureblend, M.A.C Studio Tech, M.A.C Full Coverage, M.A.C Studio Stick. Take your pick accordingly.
  
  
• Use an eyelash curler to open up the eyes, especially if you put kajal inside your eyes (M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder).
  
  
• Understanding your source of light is vital.
  
  
• You can use M.A.C Clear Lipglass on your eyelids. Try not to smudge it with liner; stick only to mascara (M.A.C Zoom Lash Mascara).
  
  
• To look dramatic, introduce some color to highlight and some glitter (M.A.C Glitter) wherever you are comfortable.

Preity Zinta's Make-up Breakdown

Face

• MAC Prep + Prime Skin
  
• MAC Studio Finish SPF 35
  
• MAC Studio Fix Fluid
• MAC Pressed Powder
• MAC Blush in Pinch O' Peach (Warm peach) dusted lightly brushed on apples of cheeks, extending to the hairline
  

Eyes

• MAC Prep + Prime Eye
• MAC Eyeshadow in Nylon (Pale gold) on browbone.
• MAC Eyeshadow in Mystery (Muted plumish brown) on lids all the way to crease.
• MAC Eyeshadow in Phloof (Frosted off-white) in mid crease
  
• MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack (Intense black) on top lid and in waterline
  
• MAC Lashes in #21
  
• MAC Plush Lash Mascara
  

Lips

• MAC Prep + Prime Lip
• MAC Lip Pencil in Dervish (Pink-mauve)
  
• MAC Lipstick in Sophisto (Plum rose with gold)

Holiday Make-Up Breakdown by Make-up Artist: Prabir De

The most exquisite designer gown will fall flat if the colors you're flaunting on your cheeks, eyes and lips are not in sync with the makeover mood of the season. So as you get set to make an impact at the Christmas Eve/Christmas/New Year's Eve/New Year's party you're hitting, focus on your face more than anything else. Even the simplest outfit can be carried off with oomph if your eyes and lips are sending the right messages.

Since chances are you will end up wearing either a flamboyant evening dress or a pair of slacks, the accompanying colors shouldn't be too loud. Opt for shades of brown or a dusky pink. These hues are eternal winter favorites and also gel well with Pakistani/Indian features. For the eyes, the trend this season is to ignore the black kohl-lined look in favour of a smudgy effect with eyeshadow.

Says ace make-up artiste Prabir De: "The kohl-lined eyes and nude lips that were a rage for almost the whole year are passé. The no-kohl look is in, with dark lips. And for this years soirées, dark lips with midnight hues of maroon (M.A.C Lipstick in Spice It Up), brown (M.A.C Deep Love) or red (M.A.C Lipstick in Dubonnet) are a must. The eyes can be lighter with a smudgy look."

Skin
Keeping the weather in mind, moisturizing the face (M.A.C Studio Moisture Cream) before applying make-up is essential. This should be followed by a foundation (M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid) that matches the skin tone. Blend this well and top it with a pressed powder (M.A.C Select Sheer/Pressed Powder) in the same tone.

Cheeks
Shilpa's high cheekbones have been accentuated with dusky pink blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Desert Rose). This has been applied just below the cheekbones and blended well, while a silver (M.A.C Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo in Family Silver) highlighter, that has been dabbed on the cheeks.

Eyes
The first step towards beautifying the eyes is to curl your lashes, then apply an eye primer (M.A.C Prep + Prime Eye). Next, the shadow has to be done with care. De applied a dusky pink shadow (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Sushi Flower) on the upper lid, blending it well, to give a pink tint. Highlight with a mix of silver (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Silver Ring) and bronze eyeshadow (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Bronze) just below the eyebrows. Slap on the same mix on the inner corner of the eyes as well.
Line the eyes with pink (M.A.C Lipglass Pencil in Pink Edge,use a pink lip pencil as an eyeliner, to sanitize as a lip liner again, just sharpen pencil), and brown pencil (M.A.C Eye Kohl in Costa Riche). Give it a sexy yet smooth smudge with a brush. Since the lined look is no longer in fashion, you have to use pencil liners to give the eyes some definition and then smudge them totally so that the lines don't stand out.
Layer on the mascara (M.A.C Plush Lash Mascara) in three thick layers to give the lashes as much length as possible. Without the kohl, this is a must to make the eyes look dark.

Lips
He applied a deep brown lipstick (M.A.C Lipstick in Photo). "Even if you are using lipstick, avoid lip liner. This look requires a smudged look instead of a well defined one," he says.

Make-Up Trend: Glowing Skin

Start with primer (M.A.C Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF50), then foundation (M.A.C Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation) and concealer (M.A.C Select Moisturecover). Then dust on bronzer (M.A.C Refined Golden Bronzing Powder), concentrating on the forehead and cheeks. Then layer on peach blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Pinch O' Peach), first by using a circular motion on the apple, then draw it up toward the temple, using a sponge (M.A.C Disc Sponge), for wet blush or a fluffy brush (M.A.C 150 Powder Brush), for powders. Makeup artists generally recommend cream blush (M.A.C Blushcreme in Blossoming). "It gives sheen with out greasiness."

Kareena Kapoor's Make-Up Breakdown by: Make-Up Artist Prabir De

Step 1
After cleansing your face, apply a foundation (M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid) that is the same color as your skin. Apply it smoothly over the face and neck, ensuring there are no splotches. Dab a little light powder (M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish Natural) over the skin.

Step 2
Bring out your eyes, keeping in the mind that the look should be on the lighter side to go with the mood of the day. Firstly, use an eyeshadow primer (M.A.C Prep + Prime Eye) to make the colors crease-free and budge-proof. Use yellow (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Chrome Yellow), green (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Wondergrass) and finally aqua (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Electric Eel) eye shadow over the upper eyelid to really bring out the brightness of an aqua eye.
Splash just a dash of light brown eye shadow (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Cork) around the lower lid. Mark the corners of the eyes with a bronze pencil (M.A.C Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Bountiful Brown) to give a gold and copper sheen to give your tantalizing eyes. Apply lots of mascara (M.A.C Plush Lash Mascara) and watch your eyes come alive.

Step 3
When applying lip color of any sort, always match the shade to your complexion, in this case apply a nude-pink lipstick (M.A.C Viva Glam V).

Step 4
Apply a light blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Buff) to give that extra glow to your cheeks. However, make sure the color is very subtle and you have an almost no-blush-applied look.

Traditional Wear Make-up by Make-Up Artist: Aniruddha C

The face has been given a matte like texture, we used M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid and M.A.C Studio Fix this covered all her imperfections and gave her face a smooth, even, and flawless texture.

The eyes have been done up with gold-copper eye shadow (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Juiced) on the lid, black shadow (M.A.C Eyeshadow in Black Tied) in an extended pattern, lots of thick kohl (M.A.C Smolder) on upper and lower lid with extended ends and mascara (M.A.C Plush Lash Mascara) on the lashes.

Pink-plum blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Dollymix) has been highlighted with gold (M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish in New Vegas). We applied a natural brown lipstick (M.A.C Lipstick in Honeyflower) with gold lip gloss (M.A.C 3D Glass in Backlit). Celina’s hair has been done up in a big, traditional bun.

Manish Malhotra Fall 2007 Make-Up Trends by Lakmé Part 2

Look 4

Face
Lakmé Perfecting Liquid Foundation
Lakmé Radiance Complexion Compact
Lakmé Pure Radiance Blush Coral
Eyes
Lakmé Emerald Colorstix
apply on upper eyelid as well as lower lashline
Lakmé Thick Lash Mascara
Lips
Lakmé Nine-To-Five Defining Lipliner in Toffee
Lakmé Enrich Lipstick Manish Malhotra N654

Look 5

Face

Lakmé Perfecting Liquid Foundation

Lakmé Radiance Complexion Compact
Lakmé Pure Radiance Blush in Terracotta
Eyes
Lakmé Peacock Quartet
apply sheer was of bronze on eye lid, green on upper eyelid/crease, apply an intense thick line of blue against the upper lash line, dust a little bronze shadow from the palette, to highlight the area from above the cheekbone to the outer corner of the eye.
Lakmé Perfect Definition Eye Pencil in Midnight Black
in waterline
Lakmé Thick Lash Mascara
Lips
Lakmé Nine to Five Lip Liner in Toffee
Lakmé Lip Lacquer shade 26

Look 6

Face

Lakmé Perfecting Liquid Foundation

Lakmé Radiance Complexion Compact
Lakmé Pure Radiance Blush in Coral
Eyes
Lakmé Moondust Quartet
apply silver eyeshadow as a base on upper eyelid,
Lakmé Silver Colorstix
apply on upper lid and lower lashline
Lakmé Intense Shiny Eyeliner in Midnight Black
on upper lid
Lakmé Intense Shiny Eyeliner in Smokey Gray
on lower lashline for smokey effect
Lakmé Thick Lash Mascara
Lips

Lakmé Nine-to-Five Defining Lip Liner in Poppy Red
Lakmé Lip Lacquer shade 42