Go glitter

The base is very important to begin with, so select the colour of foundation that is closest to your natural complexion. If you wish to create the illusion of a flawless skin, use a primer and concealer. Veteran makeup artist Ojas Rajani says, “For a traditional diva look, get inspired by the idols and portraits of the goddesses. They have a beautiful shade of fuchsia pink on the lips and glitter on the face. You too can bring on that natural glow by using shimmer on the eyelids and gently contouring your face with strobing.”

Drama with elegance

Celeb makeup expert Namrata Soni suggests, “For traditional makeup, use coloured kohl pencils. Select a brown, indigo blue or forest green shade to outline the eyes and use them inside the waterline as well. It will create a lot of drama along with just the right dose of natural elegance.” Also, in order to balance the overall look, go easy on the lips with shades of pink or peach to complement dark eye makeup.

Focus on a single feature
Makeup expert Brendon de Gee says, “Focus on one strong feature of your face and play it up. If you wish to draw attention to your eyes, simply tone down the lips and vice versa. Also, if you have small eyes, avoid using kohl pencil inside the eyes. Instead, you can draw a line close to the lashes and use a white or nude shade eye pencil in the waterline to make your eyes appear bigger. Finally, with loads of mascara simply brush out the lashes.”

Use a spoolie brush to remove excess makeup products from your brows and define their shape to suit your face. Wearing a bindi on your forehead will complete the goddess look beautifully.

Photos: Gaurang, Anita Dongre, Saroj Jalan/ Lakme Fashion Week Spring- Summer 2016