Bollywood | makeupexploration

BOLLYWOOD MAKE UP

Laura demonstrated a Bollywood make up look for us - she explained that kohl is a massive focus in Bollywood and that the men wear as much make up as the women.

SKIN

Laura first prepped the skin using moisturiser to give a natural radiance. She then used a Mac primer and a Smashbox photofinish primer.
Foundation was then applied - in the past, the lighter you were the more beautiful however the bronzed look is now in fashion. Laura applied the foundation lighter in the center and warmer around the edges
Concealer was then applied after foundation. Concealer used around lip to give definition.
Highlighter used under the eye, patted onto the skin with a brush in a 'V' shape
Ben nye powder then used in shades Buff and Rose petal to highlighter under eyes. Press in under eyes with flat brush. It is a very matte product and therefore not much product is needed.
Contour colour - MAC Blunt. Discontinued in the UK but available in US. Applied with a contour brush for precise application/

EYES

Flesh coloured primer used on eyes - sets eye make up in place longer.
Angled brush used to place shadow into the crease of the eye - red undertone as the lips will be red. Defines the socket. Be careful with placement. Use light face powder to soften the edge.
Define eyes with liner - get a lot of product onto brush and wipe on hand. Ensures even product on brush and puts brush into original shape.
Put line from bottom lash in first and create a triangle shape to the middle of upper lid. Use little finger to steady hand when doing this. Lift lid a little to get close to lash line.
Press lid with liner (gel) and keep packing on product until happy with intensity
Fill brows using preferred product
Lashes applied if wanted

LIPS

Apply lip pencil using little finger as a guide - this is a really useful tip as I have always struggled with using lip liner
Russian Red lipstick applied to lips

PRACTICING BOLLYWOOD

As I do not do a lot of beauty make ups, this was a good practice. I found Laura's tips very helpful, particularly lip liner tip, as in the past I have struggled to create an even line when using lip liner and would never have thought to use my little finger as a guide. This worked really well and is something I will now do in the future.

When creating eyeliner flicks, I had not create them using the 'triangle' method before, so this was also very useful. I really struggle getting the symmetry right when applying liner however I know this is something which will come with practice

I feel the colour palette that I chose for Dixie's eyes and lips compliment each other as well as her complexion and hair, so I am pleased with that.

BOLLYWOOD RESEARCH

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This picture of Bollywood actress Vidya Balan shows emphasis on her eyes with dark smokey eyes. The lips are nude to highlight the eyes further.

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Bollywood icon, Kareena Kapoor, has traditional thick kohl eyeliner on her the top lid as well as her water line with a winged flick. She also has classic red lips which are very typical of Bollywood make up.

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Shilpa Shetty, another Bollywood icon is also wearing a smokey eye (similar to Balan) with nude lips.

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Shah Rukh Khan, is a famous male bollywood star. It is common for men in Bollywood to wear a lot of make up, it looks from this image that he is wearing foundation and his cheeks and temples have been contoured.