Ultra-luminous skin with a hint of blush, this week’s beauty Instagrams took a barely-there, au naturel approach, with the who’s who of Bollywood proudly sporting a fresh-faced look. The likes of Disha Patani, Alia Bhatt, and Shraddha Kapoor went back to the drawing board, putting down risqué palettes to champion their inherent beauty. Softer hues, thoroughly blended, and no harsh lines, ’twas a celebration of minimal makeup at its absolute best. To take a leaf out of celebrities’ glam book, we break down some of the most striking looks A-listers served last week – with product recs, of course.
Alia Bhatt: Butter Yellow Beauty
Inviting ’24’s fashion-forward trend into the beauty realm, Bhatt embraced the colour of the season by donning a breezy floral dress and butter-yellow lids. Her light-hued lids were the star of the show, paired with understated makeup and effortless beach waves.
To recreate the minimal beauty look, we recommend the M.A.C Dazzleshadow in shade I Like 2 Watch – a soothing, buttery yellow peppered with pearlescent particles – Lakmé’s MultiSlayer Face Stick for a swipe of shimmer along the cheekbones, and Too Faced’s Melted Matte Longwear Lipstick, boasting skin-loving ingredients for ample lip nourishment.
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Ananya Panday: Crystal Clear
Gen-Z favourite Ananya Panday recently graced the Swarovski Masters of Light Exhibition in Milan, doused in crystals with sleek,slick-back hair and a clean, brown-hued look. Leaving behind bold colours and graphic eye makeup, the star proved the power of soft glam – and how.
To cop this clean-girl look, we recommend the L'Oréal Paris Panorama Mascara for 1.4x bigger-looking eyes, Revolution’s Pro Lustre Blusher, a marble-effect blush infused with soft pigment, and Benefit Cosmetics’ Precisely, My Brow Pencil for the best brows of your life.
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Sharvari Wagh: Simply Snatched
A hint of glint is all you need, attests Sharvari. Her super snatched look oozes glam, featuring a generous dose of highlighter to spotlight her best features, contour to sculpt and define the face, and lip liner for a fuller, plumper-looking pout.
To recreate this look, we recommend Kay Beauty’s 24HR Coloured Matte Kajal in brown for a smudged wing, Swiss Beauty’s Double Trouble Duo Stick for touch-ups on the go, and Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Lip Liner to create the illusion of plumped-up lips.
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Shraddha Kapoor: Second Skin
Sporting second-skin-like makeup, Shraddha Kapoor makes heads turn in subdued hues of pink. Rosy lids, flushed cheeks, and quenched lips – the star steals the show with a no-makeup makeup look.
To cop the neutral glam look, we recommend Pixi Beauty’s +Rose Lip Nourisher for a ‘your lips but better’ finish, Fenty Beauty’s Eaze Drop Blurring Tint for a velvety smooth base, and Insight Cosmetics Water Proof Eye Ink for a soft winged liner look.
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Disha Patani: Sparkle & Shine
Take a cue from glamazon Disha Patani on how to raise the temperature with minimal makeup. Donning a corset top and slit midi skirt with soft waves, the actor opts for a sumptuous lip formula, paired with concealer for last-minute cover-ups and strobe cream for a lit-from-within glow.
To recreate this look, we recommend the all-new Nykaa Cosmetics Lip Glaze in the shade Cherry Custard, Faces Canada’s 3-in-1 Strobe Cream that doubles as a highlighter, primer, and moisturiser, and the Dior Forever Skin Correct to camouflage blemishes.
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Choose your favourite celebrity look to recreate and put your makeup skills to the test with our well-thought-out product recommendations – a mix of affordable and luxe for every budget. It’s your time to shine, diva.
