Sonam Kapoor's L'oreal UV Perfect Cream Advertisement

Editor's note: It's refreshing to see Bollywood advertising sunblock as opposed to whitening creams. Your thoughts on the ad?

Make-up Trend: The Perfect Lipstick

At the launch of the 3 Idiots Script Book, Kareena Kapoor had fresh, understated makeup—but what makes her look flawless is her impeccably perfect lipcolor. To make sure your lipstick goes on evenly and stays put, use lip liner as a basecoat. If you're wearing a light hue, like Kareena, try a nude liner, which won't muddy your lipstick. Finish with a swipe of sheer balm or lip gloss for a touch shine.

Rec: M.A.C Spice Lip Pencil; M.A.C Cherish Lipstick

Make-up Trend: Perfect Mascara-ed Lashes

At the French Open 2010, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's lush, voluminous lashes caught everyone's attention. To get your mascara just right, consider adding a lash primer to your routine. The conditioning formulas have a dual-effect—they amp up the volume of your lashes and assure that your mascara stays put.

Rec: L'oreal Double Extend Lash Boosting Mascara in Black

IIFA 2010 Make-up Trends

Kareena Kapoor: neutral smoky eyes

Lara Dutta: metallic smoky eyes

Neha Dhupia: neutral smoky eyes with nude lips

Bipasha Basu: winged cat eyes with bright pink lips


Sophie: Dramatic winged smoky eyes with a nude pink mouth


Diya Mirza: Neutral eyes to enhance her gorgeous eyes with a peachy pout


Kangna Ranaut: nude smoky eyes with baby pink lips

According to M.A.C Senior Artist Vimi Joshi, for this year's IIFA Awards "think bright vibrant Colors...glitter and crystals... In pure Bollywood style." 

Make-up Trend: Warm Pink Lip Gloss

On the latest issue of GQ India, Barbara Mori chose a warm pink gloss to accentuate her dark smoky eyes. If you're wearing a cool toned bikini, choose a lip color in the same family, but not the same shade. The effect is a sophisticated, tonal blend—not a matchy matchy mess.

Rec: Too Faced Glamour Gloss in Tickle Me

Make-up Trend: Glistening Skin

On the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar India, Nethra's skin glistened and looked perfectly poised. To replicate the look, add a pinch of pearlescent powder to your daily moisturizer. Apply as usual for healthy looking skin with a subtle incandescence.

Rec: Guerlain Meteorites Powder in Mythic 01

Make-up Trend: Kohl-Rimmed Peepers

In her latest movie Raajneeti, Katrina Kaif shows off some simple and sexy kohl-rimmed peepers. If you want to go for this sultry look in the summer months, you have two choices to keep it from melting in the heat: work a dab of eyelid primer along your top and bottom lashline before applying, or set the makeup with a sweep of translucent powder when you're finished. Both techniques will keep your liner right where you want it.

Rec: Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Stingray