IIFA 2010 Make-up Trends

Kareena Kapoor: neutral smoky eyes

Lara Dutta: metallic smoky eyes

Neha Dhupia: neutral smoky eyes with nude lips

Bipasha Basu: winged cat eyes with bright pink lips


Sophie: Dramatic winged smoky eyes with a nude pink mouth


Diya Mirza: Neutral eyes to enhance her gorgeous eyes with a peachy pout


Kangna Ranaut: nude smoky eyes with baby pink lips

According to M.A.C Senior Artist Vimi Joshi, for this year's IIFA Awards "think bright vibrant Colors...glitter and crystals... In pure Bollywood style." 

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Make-up Trend: Bronzy Eyes and Pink Lips

On the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar India, Dia Mirza shows us the freshest summer look ever: gold brown eyes and sweet pink lips. To get her look, line your eyes with a dark brown pencil, and smudge with a flat brush. Sweep bronze shadow over the lids. Curl lashes, and apply two coats of black lengthening mascara. Brush a bronzy-peach powder brush on the apples of the cheeks. Using a nude-pink lip pencil, line lips slightly beyond the edges to make them look full. Smooth on a sheer pink lip gloss.

Rec: Chanel Multi-Use Make-Up Palette

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Make-up Trend: Layered Lipstains

At a recent wedding, Diya spiced up her lips with a pink tint. Diya rarely wears bright lips so her make-up artist decided to layer lip tints to create the perfect lip look. Diya's make-up artist decided to do a wash of color on the mouth for more of a stained feel rather than a heavy lip. Also, the same deep pink tint on the was used on her cheeks and lips, then topped with a pink gloss.

Rec: Tarte Amused and Charmed Natural Lip Stains with LipSurgence™ Technology

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Make-up Trend: Youthful, Glowy Skin

Diya Mirza looked sophisticated at Kaifi Azmi's book launch, and her make-up reflected just that vibe. To give your skin a young, glowy appeal, blend on a lightweight foundation. Apply it with a foundation brush to give it a more luminous feeling. A dose of a peachy highlighter on the apples of the cheeks adds a natural flush.

Rec: Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

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Make-up Trend: Pearly Nude Lipgloss

Dia looked absolutely stunning with soft, yet natural eyes with a hint of color on her cheeks and pearly nude lips. To get her lip look, choose a shade with pink undertones. When you're doing a beige lip, you need something on your eyes. Otherwise, you look lifeless. A hint of kajal or mascara would look great with a nude lip.

Rec: Lancôme Color Fever Gloss in Inferno

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Make-up Trend: Frosty, Baby Pink Lips

Diya Mirza's make-up artists Bharat and Doris Godambe, gave her frosted lips an elegant update by toning down the icy element of her satiny pink lip color. To get this look, apply your favorite frosty lipstick then blot your lips with a tissue to remove some sparkle. Finally, smear Vaseline over your lips to give them a creamy (not shiny) appearance.

Rec: M.A.C Madly Creative Lipstick

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Make-up Trend: Sheer Lip Stain

Spring is here and it's time to lighten your look. Wearing a heavy lip right now can look dated, follow trend-setters like Diya Mirza.

Lip stains are designed to last, so make sure your lips are well moisturized before using a stain. If yours are dry at all, drink more water to get back on track and wear a gloss in the meantime.

Rec: Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips in Krystal

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