The holidays and a gazillion wedding invites have officially collided, which means your camera roll is about to see a lot of makeup trial photos. Ananya Panday used structured waves to lift the face, while Tara Sutaria’s bun dressed up with flowers was a highlight. We saw lips that feel festive but understated and a lot of smoked-out neutrals on the eyes instead of heavy blacks. Skin stayed soft-focus and lightly contoured rather than full-coverage. Brushed-up brows and nude, glossy lips did as much work as the highlighter. The mood right now is very specific: glam that feels expensive but not exhausting; the kind you can wear from cocktail hour to a sangeet without wanting to take it off in the car.
A classic old-Hollywood bun with a slick middle part pinned low at the nape and crimson lips were Tara Sutaria’s picks for the holidays; truly a breath of fresh air. The bun instantly cleans up the face, while the deep red rose tucked into the back keeps it festive. Skin is a soft matte with contoured cheeks and subtle highlighter on the high points. The bold, blue-red lip is paired with precise liner, fluttery lashes and defined brows.
Loose, side-parted waves framed Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s face beautifully and softened the visage’s perimeter. The base is velvety but sheer enough to let real skin show through with a gentle, peachy flush and diffused contour. Kohl is worked into the upper and lower lash lines, then smoked with taupe shadow and a satin rose-nude lip plays the balancing act.
Malaika Arora’s power pony with a dramatic flick brought instant movement and lift. The eyes are built on layers of bronze and soft khaki shimmer, tightlined and paired with full lashes for a sultry stare. Skin is bronzed and strategically contoured, while the lips stay in a muted nude-brown, keeping the focus on the eyes and cheekbones.
A relaxed half-up hairstyle with face-framing tendrils gave Aditi Rao Hydari’s look that easy, date-night energy. The base is sheer and luminous, with just enough concealer and a touch of peach-beige blush to mimic naturally good skin. Neutral lids, tightlined lashes and brushed-up brows keep the eyes bright, while a blurred, soft-rose lip ties everything together without looking too perfected.
Ananya Panday’s mid-length waves were clipped back and away from the face in a nod to retro Hollywood, but the makeup stayed fresh. The complexion is even and lightly highlighted along the cheekbones and bridge of the nose. Eyes get a soft caramel wash and plenty of mascara. The lips are kept in a hydrating nude-pink, perfect for long wedding functions and back-to-back events.
Tousled, centre-parted waves complemented Rakul Preet Singh’s warm brown smokey eyes (focused close to the lash line and blended outward), with a hint of shimmer catching the light from every angle. Skin is bronzed and luminous across the décolletage, while a glossy beige-nude lip and defined brows keep the whole look cohesive.
