Continuing to test out my Ulta eye shadows, I created a Golden Green look. This should look gorgeous on brown eyes I'd think.
Products Used and Description:
1. Pur Minerals Color Correcting Primer all over the lids
2. Concealer over the lids and covering the dark circles.
3. Golden green color all over the lid.
I used Ulta Extreme Wear Cream to Powder Eye Color in Peridot.
4. Apply a green eyeshadow pencil along the outer V and shade it in.
I used Revlon Eyeliner Pencil in Green 14.
5. Apply the dark green eyeshadow over the area defined by the pencil and blend it in with the golden green from the outer V to the middle in wild shield wiper motions. For extra definition you can apply another layer of the dark green emphasizing the outer V area.
I used Loreal Eye Shadow duo in Soft Fern.
6. Line the upper lashline using a black liquid eyeliner.
7. Line the lower lashline using the dark green pencil.
8. Line the water line using a black pencil liner.
Dats about it !!!
Hope you liked the look! Muah !
The M.A.C Fafi Looks and details on the products used.
Espresso, Bold As Gold, Rollickin', You're Fresh, Zoomblack
CHEEKS
Fashion Frenzy
LIPS
Cork, Not So Innocent, Sugar Trance
EYES
Sophisticated, Perky, Pink Venus, Rollickin', You're Fresh, Point Black, Zoomblack
CHEEKS
Hipness, Belightful
LIPS
Plum, High Top, Squeeze It
EYES
Fling, Lingering, Clear, Vanilla, Layin' Low, Hey, Girl Friendly, Pink Venus, Plushblack
CHEEKS
Belightful
LIPS
Magenta, Fun 'n' Sexy
EYES
Beguile, Vanilla, Nice Vice, Howzat, Hey, Blacktrack, Zoomblack
CHEEKS
Sassed-Up
LIPS
Hodgepodge, Not So Innocent, Clear
EYES
Charcoal Brown, Shockwave, Layin' Low, Hey, Bold As Gold, Perky, Smolder, Fascinating, Coal Black
CHEEKS
Verve-acious
LIPS
Lure, Flash-n-Dash, Strawbaby, Totally It
EYESCHEEKS
Sassed-up, Verve-acious
LIPS
Creamkiss, Utterly Frivolous, Not So Innocent, Sugar Trance
Text and Image Courtesy : M.A.C
I got four of the Revlon high dimension eyeliners from ebay. They came in yesterday and I love them all ! These are apparently limited edition ones and I have never seen them in stores before. If you can, definitely buy them off ebay. They are soooooo worth it. I got them for less than a $ each !! Got them in Garnet, Bronze, Steel and Gold. All are super pigmented and super smooth to apply. No tugging at the eyelids at all !!
I have some swatches here...L to R - Steel, Gold, Bronze, Garnet
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I just made a quick tutorial on a smoky eye for beginners. It is not very dramatic , so my make up shy readers can try it. Can be worn at any time, for any occasion and the color suits most skin tones. Hope you like it !
I have used the following products:
Revlon High Dimension eyeliner Pencil - Steel ( all over the lid and lining the lower lash line)
Lakme Kohl Sparkler - Angel ( pearly white - for the inner corner, you can also use M.A.C vanilla eye shadow instead)
Wet n Wild Liquid eyeliner - Black (along the upper lash line)
N.Y.C Pencil Eyeliner - Black (along lower lash line)
Estee Lauder Mascara
ANIRUDDHA CHAKLADAR
Age: 36.
In the profession since: 1995.
Starting point: “I always knew that I wanted to do this but it turned out to be my career quite by chance. I began as a teacher in a grooming school where I met model Riya Mitra. She introduced me to Sanchita Kushari Bose of Dream Merchants. Work started coming my way and this is when my profession took a serious turn.”
Looks up to: His guru Pandhari Jukar, along with Mumbai-based artists Mickey Contractor and Cory Walia.
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Signature look: Kohl eyes and nude lips. Aniruddha always exaggerates the eyes with a whole lot of kohl, not just with sweeps of eye shadow.
Big break: Working with Sharmila Tagore in Rituparno Ghosh’s Shubho Mahurat. “I have always looked up to her and working with her for 15 days, almost 14 hours a day was mind-blowing. In fact, we are still in touch through SMS,” he smiles.
Has worked on: Leading Tollywood actresses right from Indrani Halder to Swastika Mukherjee, along with top-notch models like Indrani Dasgupta and Nethra Raghuraman.
Wants to work on: Angelina Jolie. “She seems to have great skin so I will concentrate only on enhancing her eyes. As for her famous lips, all they need is a sheer hint of gloss.”
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ABHIJIT CHANDA
Age: 24.
In the profession since: 1999.
Starting point: “I did a professional make-up course in Bangalore and then came back to Calcutta to look for a job. It was then that I happened to meet photographer Rana Bose. We also shot a portfolio together. Eventually, I got to know about event co-ordinators and thus began my career.”
Looks up to: Mickey Contractor, Cory Walia and Aniruddha Chakladar.
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Signature look: The mantra being “less is more”, his signature look is also very understated and subtle. “I am not one for a cakey look. Just kajal with mascara and a hint of blush with some lip gloss.”
Big break: Assisting make-up artists Jojo and Yatan at India Fashion Week 2004. Also, working with Ambika Pillai in the Blender’s Pride fashion tour last year.
Has worked on: Actresses like Hrishita Bhatt, Suman Ranganathan and Moushumi Chatterjee.
Wants to work on: Sushmita Sen. “For her beautiful features. I think I will focus on her eyes alone and that should be more than enough for her.”
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ANITA SADHUKHAN
Age: 45.
In the profession since: 1994.
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Starting point: “I was one of (the late) Prabir De’s first students and later accompanied him to all his bridal assignments. Thereafter, he encouraged me to do a lot more work and so my career started rolling.”
Looks up to: Her mentor Prabirda.
Signature look: She sticks to a very natural base, an almost nude skin tone. “For a studio shoot I like pale lips but a bridal get-up always calls for brighter lips.”
Big break: An international shoot in Singapore with actress Locket Chatterjee. Also, the L’Oreal show in Calcutta last year.
Has worked on: Actresses like Rituparna Sengupta and Mouli Ganguly.
Wants to work on: Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan. “Though they are old their grace and beauty are unmatched. I would keep their look as close to natural ? something that will suit their age and personality.”
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MOUSHUMI CHATTERJEE
Age: 39.
In the profession since: 1989.
Starting point: “A friend introduced me to Prabir De and before I knew it, I had enrolled myself in his classes as one of his first students?”
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Looks up to: Prabirda.
Signature look: Is very flexible. “Though I am all for a natural look, sometimes a designer’s shoot requires me to go with the chosen theme. At times like these, the natural look just doesn’t work.”
Big break: Working on Koena Mitra for one of her shows. “She is now such a huge star that I feel proud to have done up her face.”
Has worked on: Reshmi Ghosh, Celina Jaitley and models Shonal Rawat, Tupur and Tapur Chatterjee.
Wants to work on: Rani Mukherjee. “I think a no make-up look would suit her best. I would like to stick to her filmi look ? smoky eyes and a glossy mouth.”
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NABIN DAS
Age: 31.
In the profession since: 1994.
Starting point: “I used to constantly experiment on my sisters, be it hair or make-up? This is how I figured out what I was truly interested in. Now I really enjoy doing it professionally ? both for brides as well as designer shoots.”
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Looks up to: Late Prabir De.
Signature look: Bright eyes with a dash of glitter. He also specialises in “cutting the cheek to pronounce the jaw line”. He also believes that very pale lips look too dull and so favours a slight pink or peach glossy mouth.
Big break: The Satya Paul show at Hyatt Regency Calcutta earlier this month along with shoots with designers like Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Kiran Uttam Ghosh.
Has worked on: Actresses Mona ‘Jassi’ Singh, Mandira Bedi and Perizaad Zorabian; model Yukta Mookhey.
Wants to work on: Amitabh Bachchan. “Well, if I get the chance to touch his face, I think I will surely faint! If and when I recover, I would keep his make-up very subtle and natural.”
After Big B, Nabin would like to dab the grease paint on Aishwarya Rai. “I’ll give her a smudged smoky look with slight blush on the cheekbones and pale lips.”
Text and Image Coutesy : The Telegraph
A step by step guide on how to get Bollywood glamorous, with tips from Mickey Contractor, M.A.C Director of Artistry, India
Mickey Contractor, one of Bollywood's top makeup artists, has seen makeup in Indian cinema go from the caked matte finish and heavy eyes and lips of the 1980s to the current look of natural-looking skin and a range of color palettes. He is the face behind many wonderful pictures of Aishwarya Rai, Kajol and other bollywood queens. This look combine textures such as matte, gloss, shimmer and sheer for gorgeous glamor.
FACE
-The base is the most important factor in red carpet make-up. Mickey recommends, Prescriptives Traceless Skin Responsive Tint in a Level 4 for Indian skin, as it neutralizes imperfections and evens out the complexion.
-After foundation apply concealer, such as Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat, to disguise any blemishes
-Apply a translucent powder such as Chanel’s Poudre Universelle Libre over the top of the skin, concentrating on any shiny areas, such as the forehead or nose.
EYES
-The eyes are the most important feature in Bollywood and for most Indians, in general. Dark colors such as carbon and burgundy (M.A.C’s Beauty Marked eye shadow for the sparkle) work well with Indian skin tones. “I apply a hint of a darker shade at the end of the eye and blend into the other color. This technique gives extra dimension to the eye and really makes it stand out” says top Bollywood make-up artist Mickey Contractor.
-Eyeliner is also crucial. Line the entire eye with kohl – inside and outside both lash lines.
- “I recommend all women curl their lashes no matter what the occasion,” says Contractor. Then apply one coat of mascara, allow it to dry and apply more until you reached the desired effect (Contractor recommends three coats). L’Oréals’ Double Extension Waterproof Mascara with help add volume to lashes and will stay put all night.
-Eyebrows should be pronounced, so run a light brown powder or an eye shadow over the brows (Try Bobbi Brown’s eye shadows in smoke or mahogany).
BLUSH
-Choose a blush similar to your skin tone and use as a base over the whole cheek. “Then use a warmer blush color over the tops and buff them together into the foundation – it gives a natural-looking lovely glow. Colors in peach and coral look great on Indian women.” Try Pout’s Coral Nymph/Bronze Siren cream cheek duo (This brand has been discontinued).
LIPS
- “When there’s so much focus on the eyes, I like to play down lips and go for nude, lighter colors; I recommend going for colors that match your natural lip color”.
BODY
- Make sure you think about the skin that’s on display, the neck, arms and chest should glow. “M.A.C’s Face and Body Foundation is perfect for this – it’s water-based so works on all skin types and water-resistant so it won’t streak if you sweat.”
Now that we have the expert's secrets, its time for us to try them out ;)
As many of you know, M.A.C Fafi, shall be up for grabs tomorrow !!!!
I found this awesome video on Youtube made by a M.A.C artist using M.A.C Fafi products. Kinda gives us a heads up on what to expect. The artist is super talented as you can tell from her videos. She goes by dollfaceMAKEUP
I did try mimicking her look using the products at hand. It dint turn out great, but hey...I'm still learning ;)
Thanks to Deepika Padukone in Om Shanti Om, the winged eye look is back with a bang ! I have below a few steps to recreate this look for your divas out there :)
1. Make a "V" at the end of your eye ,by extending the upper lash line and joining it with the extension of the natural crease of your eye. For a longer wing , deepen and extend the "V" further out from the eye.
2. Using a black pencil eyeliner, draw a line along the lash line, meeting the side of the V extending from the lash line.
3. Retrace this line using a liquid eyeliner for maximum effect.
4. Draw another line using the liquid liner , such that the end of this line meets the V extension drawn from the end of your natural crease , creating almost a triangle at the end . 
5. Fill up the triangle and other rough edges either using a pencil or the liquid liner.
6. The wing is almost ready. Line your lower lash line with a black pencil liner.
7. For more dramatic effect, you can extend the wing and make it longer. This length works well for everyday wear.
Tadaa !! You have your beautiful winged eye !
Another new collection form MAC ! Only, this time its not make up. The new LIGHTFUL collection consists of skin brightening and moisturizing products. The collection includes
Lightful Ultra Moisture Cream ($36)
Lightful Cleanser ($22)
Lightful Softening Lotion ($28)
Lightful Essence ($40)
The collection promises light weight moisturizing, skin brightening, instant hydration and a natural glow !! God, is there anything else we could ask of from a skin product ;)
Mac is out with their new collection of SLIMSHINE lipsticks.
According to M.A.C it is " A new Lipstick combining creamy emolliency with a unique sheer colour pay-off. Finishes include cream, sparkling pearl and metallic. Provides the shine and moisturizing comfort of a gloss but with a smooth, non-sticky finish. Distinctive on and off. Comes packaged in its own stylish extra-long lipstick case. "
They cost around $14.50 each, and are available in 7 new colors and 13 bring back shades. Do check em out on you next M.A.C visit.
I checked out the colors online and am loving it ! Most shades seem like they will look good on any skin tone ! I personally cant wait to try, Lovey-Dove, Cocoamour and Most Wanted.
Text and Image courtesy : M.A.C Cosmetics
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