Showing posts with label Diwali Makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diwali Makeup. Show all posts
Festive Make Up Special
Your girl loves the festive season and dressing up for Pujas. As we get ready to celebrate the festive season, I decided to put together this easy to recreate festive make up look, with one of my favourite colours for the festivals - Red, dominating the overall look.
This look is easy to recreate and takes just 10 mins! How about you give it a shot during the upcoming festivities, shaadi season and events?
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Beauty on a Budget | Top Red Lipsticks under Rs 500 (Part I)
Everybody loves a good discount or steal deal. With the festive season around, splurging on some make up essentials is a must. But, who says shopping for your favourite shade of lipstick must always burn a hole in your pocket? Na! We have got you covered. Beauty on a Budget is back and this time, the spotlight is on a hot favourite - The Red Lipstick. Many lippie shades may come and go, but the good ol' red lipstick is always here to stay. The classic colour can brighten up even the most basic look. Here's a round up of the best budget red lipsticks under 500 INR (in no particular order). These are tried, tested and approved by Team Dancebee. So, get ready to fill your shopping cart with these budget beauty top picks.
Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte
Shade: MR19 Crimson Crue
Price: Rs 480
What we love: Our top pick! Excellent texture. The lipstick glides on smoothly. Matte formula which ensures your lips stay hydrated (Thanks, dear Primer).
Maybelline New York Color Show Big Apple Red Lipstick
Shade: Red Liberation M209
Price: Rs 325
What we love: Decent pigmentation. Semi-matte finish with a slight creamy texture.
NYX Professional Simply Red Lip Cream
Shade: Maraschina
Price: Rs 500
What we love: Smooth texture. The packaging looks good. Product stays on for a good 4-5 hours.
Nykaa So Matte Lipstick
Shade: Scarlet Siren
Price: Rs 399
What we love: Decent pay-off, with a good texture. Well packaged for the price you pay for the product.
Colorbar Creme Touch Lip Color
Shade: Passionate 06
Price: Rs 499
What we love: Perfect for those who love a creamy texture. Good pigmentation. For a budget buy, the packaging looks classy.
So, what's your favourite pick for the festive season?
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Festive / Wedding Special Look Book + Make Up Tutorial | Feat MAC Cosmetics
Seasons greetings to one and all! Tis' the festival of lights, joy, happiness and warmth. We hope you've had a wonderful Diwali weekend with your loved ones, making each moment a memorable one. While on one side, we have got festivities on in full swing, we are also ushering in the wedding season, which will be at it's peak in the coming months. The last season (early 2016) was an important one for most friends, as they tied the knot and welcomed a new phase in their lives. Once again, the time to celebrate great Indian weddings is upon us and most of us can do with all the inspiration possible to look elegant (and get some good pictures with our besties, while we are at it). So, I recently created this simple Indian festive / wedding special look using products by MAC Cosmetics (including a few products from their festive range). Read on to get a step-by-step tutorial to achieve this look.
Look: The Festive Emerald - Gold Eye
Step 1 - Face: Start off by hydrating your skin with a moisturiser. With winter setting in, you definitely don't want any dry skin patches. Then, add a few spritz of MAC Prep + Prime Fix+
Step 2 - Foundation: Use a foundation brush and apply MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 foundation. I use the shade NC 40. Blend well, to ensure you get a natural finish. Since I also have a slightly oily T-zone, I used the MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation to set a few areas.
Step 3 - Concealer - Use a concealer to cover blemishes, if any. I used the MAC Select Cover Up for the spots, in NC 35.
Step 4 - Eyes: Start off by contouring the eye with Embark (eyeshadow - part of the Light Festival Eye Shadow x 9 palette). Tightly line the eyes with Modern Twist Kajal Liner in Squid. Next, use Embark again; this time to the outer corner of the eye. Smudge it slightly for a soft, smoky look (optional). Use Amber Lights (a soft gold eye shadow, part of the same palette) across the lid. Then, use Humid (a gorgeous emerald eye shadow in the palette) on the lower lash line and smudge it out slightly for a dramatic, smoky green effect (optional). Lastly, curl your lashes and apply a coat of MAC Haute and Naughty mascara. Since I didn't want to opt for a heavily smoky look, I smudged Embark and Humid a little less, and highlighted my eyes more using Amber Lights.
Step 5 - Brows: Groom your eyebrows well. I used the MAC Eye Brows Pencil (mechanical) in Stylized.
Step 6: Cheeks - Use Powder Blush in Pinch Me to add a subtle, flushed cheeks effect. Apply a bit of MAC mineralize skin finish in Soft & Gentle for a soft yet glamorous highlight.
Step 7: Lips - Hydrate your lips a few minutes before using the lipstick (use a good non-scented / flavoured lip balm). Then, outline your lips using MAC lip pencil in Cranberry, and finish with lipstick Mehr (matte).
Step 8: Finally, a light spritz of MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ is all you need to seal your make up and look festive / wedding ready!
For accessories, I chose a pair of traditional jhumkas (originally from Chennai). Since the outfit had some interesting pearl embroidery on the neck and collar, I did not opt for any necklace. Instead, I opted for a ring bracelet, which added an ethnic touch to the overall look. For those who don't own a pair of jhumkas, a pair of statement earrings would also work. You can also chose some unique finger rings or other accessories for your hand, especially if your outfit is sleeveless.
Photography: Ranveer Lovely Dua
Hair: Ree Shik (for Team Dancebee)
Location Courtesy: J W Marriott, Sahar (Mumbai)
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