MAC Cosmetics Launches Mickey Contractor Makeup Collection for Indian

Dear Readers,

If you have an olive-based skin tone, you're going to flip for MAC Cosmetic's latest color launch.

Designed by Mickey Contractor -- the artist behind three decade's worth of glamorous Bollywood movie stars -- the color story will debut yellow-based foundations and concealers finely tuned to match the Indian skin tones that Contractor is so familiar with sculpting. The collection also includes a brilliant palette of bright fuchsias, teals, plums and neutrals to perfectly complement tan tones, and will launch by way of lipsticks, Lipglasses, eye shadow pots and palettes, as well as the brand's popular Fluidline gel eyeliner



Micky Contractor, who is also MAC’s Director of Makeup Artistry for India is responsible for the gorgeous, natural beauties in Bollywood, both in the movies and on the ramps. This team is giving you everything you need to transform yourself into a Bollywood bombshell.

Guess what? Their pink lipstick is called Gulabi (means "rose" in Telugu)



The eye shadow colors include Rani, Oomph, Jaan and more. My favorite is the glittery brown Vivah (a Hindi word for wedding), which should come as no surprise! You can find it in the eye shadow collection called Athma which includes four colors.




Foundation, concealer, eye shades and brushes specifically created for you!



This line is only available for a limited time, so get your favorites before they’re gone! Check out the whole line on the MAC website.

21 Days of Trendy Makeup

Day 1

A big presentation at work calls for understated sophistication. My favorite lip stain adds polish to my basics—a hint of blush and mascara—but doesn’t steal the show.
Time: 10 seconds*
Tools: Bobbi Brown Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Raspberry
* Mascara, foundation, and concealer application time not included.
Day 2

Some looks are best left to the pros. My attempt at glossy lids (so gorgeous in magazines!) smeared my mascara in seconds.
Time: 30 seconds
Tools: Aquaphor Healing Ointment
Day 3

Bold brows have been a runway mainstay the past few seasons, but I can hardly find the courage to show my roommate, let alone leave the house.
Time: 4 minutes
Tools: M.A.C Impeccable Brow Pencil in Black
Day 4

Tired of the same-old, same-old black smoky eye? Me too. As an alternative, I swap in gold and copper metallics instead. Focusing the pigment on the eyelid and away from the brow bone keeps the look subtle.
Time: 7 minutes
Tools: Urban Decay eye shadow in Half Baked and Smog
Day 5

No foray into makeup experimentation would be complete without red lipstick. I choose an orange-based glossy shade and skip lipliner for a softer look. Surprisingly, no grocery-store stares. Are power lips less shocking than I thought?
Time: 1 minute
Tools: NYX Luscious Lip Palette in Red Rediscovered
Day 6

A beauty mirage, dewy skin is hard to achieve naturally, but, thankfully, easy to fake. I apply a cream highlighter on the top of my cheekbones, brow bone, and bridge of my nose. Voilà!
Time: 2 minutes
Tools: Nars The Multiple in Copacabana
Day 7

I love the deep purple lids makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury layered on at Victoria Beckham’s spring show, so I give it an enthusiastic try, dusting the shadow up to the brow bone. I’m hooked!
Time: 4 minutes
Tools: Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow Smooth Hold in Trendy
 Day 8

Big blush, applied on the apples of cheeks and the temples, was a hit at shows like Christian Siriano. Inspired, I blend in a cream formula, and love the bright pop of color. White eyeliner finishes the fresh look.
Time: 45 seconds
Tools: Maybelline New York Dream Mousse Blush in Pink Frosting; CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara in Very Black
Day 9

Dark lips, a major fall trend, scare me, so I try a slightly more ladylike cabernet. Don’t forget to use a lip brush for application—bold hues require a precise line.
Time: 1 minute
Tools: Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in Satin Blackcurrant
Day 10

I try the (surprisingly flattering!) orange lipstick trend, à la Marc by Marc Jacobs, balancing the extreme color with bare skin.
Time: 1 minute
Tools: Kanebo Sensai Lasting Treatment Rouge in Soubi
Day 11

To make the glittery disco eyes spotted at Giles more wearable, I opt for one color—turquoise—focused only on the lid. The result is glamorous, perfect for date night. Tip: Use a cream shadow as a base and apply the glitter with a damp shadow brush to help it stick to the skin.
Time: 10 minutes
Tools: Paint Pot in Constructivist, Pro Glitter in Turquoise, Pro Mixing Medium Water Base, all
by M.A.C
Day 12

A late night out leaves me with droopy, tired eyes. To brighten up, I line my lower lid with white liner and the top with navy. The uplifting effects are instant. Darker skin tones can try light beige or gold instead of white for the same results.
Time: 2 minutes
Tools: Revlon Luxurious Color Kohl Eyeliner in Pure White, Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Blue Ribbon
Day 13

Pink lipstick yields compliments galore! Perhaps my favorite look so far. If you’re blond, try paler hues, redheads look best in peachy pinks, and brunettes, like me, can play with fuchsia shades.
Time: 30 seconds
Tools: Benefit Ultra Shines Lip Shine in Wild Child
Day 14

Cat eyes convey instant retro glamour, but judging from my friends’ reactions (“Are you serious?” was the most common response), my version might work best for a masquerade party.Time: 10 minutes
Tools: Single Eyeshadow in Night Fever, Duo Eyeshadow in Pandora, Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Belle de Jour, all by Nars
Day 15

Fascinated by the vibrant makeup of Bollywood films, I try my own rainbow lids, anchoring the look with orange shadow. My girlfriends are wowed, but my guy friends don’t seem to notice—shocker.Time: 10 minutes
Tools: Yaby eye shadows in Just Orange, Total Alien, Funky Plum, and Carbon Paper
Day 16

My daily routine isn’t complete without two coats of mascara, but special occasions like a friend’s birthday call for fake lashes. I apply a dramatic pair along the upper lid and a natural-looking pair along the lower (I cut them to fit) for instant doll eyes.Time: 15 minutes
Tools: Ardell Fashion Lashes in Black and Lower Black
Day 17

From Nina Ricci to Alexander Wang, red eye shadow has experienced a surprising burst in popularity. Avoid looking like you have allergies by going heavy on black eyeliner and mascara.Time: 12 minutes
Tools: M.A.C eye shadow in Coppering and Cranberry; Milani Eye Tech Liquid Liner
Day 18

Bright eyeliner is a stroke of genius: minimum effort with maximum impact. The green shade (applied with a liner brush) gets major attention at a party. Tip: For easy application, tilt your head back slightly while drawing the line.Time: 1 minute
Tools: Borghese Polychromatic Shadow in Sensual Sage
Day 19

A last-minute dinner invite leaves no time to run home and freshen up. Luckily, mega eyeliner smudged out for a sultry nighttime vibe transforms my face in seconds—and earns more bad pickup lines than just my usual mascara. To avoid raccoon eyes later, I run a Q-tip over the inner lash lines to absorb excess moisture.
Time: 1 minute
Tools: L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Kohl Eyeliner in Black Kohl
Day 20

A version of hard-to-wear two-tone lips: Try a highlighting gloss in the center of your favorite lip color.
Time: 3 minutes
Tools: e.l.f. Hypershine Gloss in Vixen and Honey
Day 21

I attempt to re-create the blue smoky eye that makeup artist Tom Pecheux created at fall’s Derek Lam show. One word: obsessed.
Time: 8 minutes
Tools: Estée Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow in Nocturnal Blue

Via Elle.com 

Aishwarya Rai-Umrao Jaan-Inspired Eyemakeup Look Tutorial

Here is a gorgeous Bollywood look inspired by Aishwarya Rai in her first debut as a coutessan in the film “Umrao Jaan". Her makeup in this particular scene is my favourite in the whole movie, and I really think it's a look that many brides who are wearing gold will want to copy.

Products used:

Pigments used

• MAC gold (inner 1/2 and lower lashline)
• MAC old gold (outer 1/2)
• Archetypes maroon eyeshadow (outlining gold pigments)
• Archetypes brown eyeshadow (in outer corner)
• MAC gold mode (inner corner)
• MAC gold dusk (highlight)
• MAC white gold (apply thin strip under eyebrows)

Other Products Used

• Urban Decay Primer Potion
• Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in zero (for waterline)
• Loreal Paris Telescopis Eyeliner
• Loreal Paris Telescopic mascara

Makeup For Older Women

  

Beauty and makeup are not the monopoly of young age. It is actually at 40 that the real need of makeup starts. The makeup for older women need not be more sophisticated and classy. It is because they have to be specific about the colors and texture of makeup they use. The make up they wear also reflect about the society they belong to, so at this age more than looking beautiful, makeup becomes a way to flaunt the class and hide the ageing signs. The basic challenge in applying make up over an old lady is to cover her ageing marks and give her a graceful look.

Difference between the make up of Older and Younger Women

• The makeup of older women needs to be more graceful than that of young women.
• The use of colors should be done in a more classy way. There should be use of more pastel shades. Excess glittery and skin showy clothes should be avoided.
• The combination of accessories with the dress should be very sophisticated and stylish.
• Makeup should focus on hiding the ageing marks like wrinkles, blemishes and scars if any.
• As there is a little less scope to go out of way in hairdo and hair color, the experiments should be done in a subtle way with hair cuts.
• It is always preferable to go for regular cuts and suitable trends other than blindly following the fashion.
• Remember it's not about looking younger; it is about looking beautiful at your own age.

Before you go for a makeup do…
Now when you are 40, it is time to give you a wonderful make over. First of all review your look and observe the changes that have come across you in last few years. Also, make a check list of the things you want to work upon. Do you feel you are in the same look from last 10 or 20 years? It is time to change now. Your dated hair and makeup can add to your aging look and wrong choice of colors can make you a matter of amusement. It is thus often advisable to go for a professional advice. Given here are few...

Make up advices for older women

Hair
Reconsider your hair style. Go for a change that compliments your face and profession at your age. Also, go for colors lighter in shade for a softened and graceful look.

Eyebrows
As by this age, your eyebrows may start getting sparser and the color of your eyebrows may begin to fade, give them additional definition with a powder, pencil or gel that is similar to your natural hair color.

Face
Do not go with very heavy foundations; try liquid foundations mixed with moisturizer to nourish your dry face. Also try to use a shade of reflecting foundation. Even use the lighter shade of powder which is moisturizing, and goes on smoothly. In case you use blush, make sure that you use cream blush instead of a powder for a more bedewed appearance. Use a non-frosted powder below your chin to hide the saggy neck.

Eyes
Make sure you curl your lashes as this brings a big change in the way you look. Use neutral shade of shimmer for more natural look. Use a judicious yet classy use of liner and mascara. Avoid wild colors, go for mild ranges. Prefer the blends of pink and gray eye shadows that soften graying hair

Lips
Your lips must have started getting a little dry by now. So the challenge before you is giving your lip, a fresh and young look. Prefer using foundation and powder close to the lip line. You can also go for an anti-feathering lip primer to avoid feathering. Choose graceful shades of lipsticks. More than colors pay attention to the moisture and fullness of your lips. Pink, Berry, Coral or Peach shades are good options.

How To: Do Bollywood Makeup

Bollywood actresses are definitely some of the most *beautiful* women on earth. Not only do they have great features, their makeup and hair are always perfect! Read on for tips on how to nail the look.


Actress Aishwarya Rai
Tips On Nailing The Bollywood Look

* The skin should be flawless. Wear a medium to heavy coverage foundation and use concealer if necessary.

* There is no doubt that the eyes are the main focus. Think big, dramatic eyes in bold colors. To achieve that, use different shades of eyeshadows. Gold, copper, mahogany, green, blue, pink and purple are all good choices. Mix and match different colors and remember to use the darker color on the outer corner.

* You will almost never see a Bollywood actress without heavily lined eyes. Rim both the top and bottom lashes with a black kohl eyeliner. Flick the line upwards on the top to create an almond, elongated shape. Need help on kohl liner? Check out the 411 on kohl liner and a list of my reviews.

* Apply a pair of thick false eyelashes on the top to fake those luscious lashes. You can use a light coat of black mascara on the bottom.

* Don’t forget the eyebrows, which are always strong, dark and very defined. Apply a brow powder with an angled brush like Anastasia’s Mini Duo Brush #7 to fill in your eyebrows.

* Bollywood actresses always have sculpted cheeks so apply a bronzer on the hollows of the cheeks and a blush on the cheekbones and blend upwards.

* For the lips, go with colors like reds, pinks and browns. Use a lipstick then top with gloss.

* Finish the look with bindis on your forehead and jewelery.

Celebrity Makeup Breakdown: Jessica Alba At Little Fockers NYC Premiere

Earlier this week, Jessica Alba stunned the crowd in a white Valentino Couture dress, new blunt bob and a dash of glitter on the eyes. Read on to find out how celebrity makeup artist Lauren Andersen created the look!


According to Style.com, Andersen used Revlon ColorStay Foundation to even out Jessica’s skin. She then added Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer in #1 Golden Sand on the cheeks and topped with Revlon ColorStay Mineral Blush in Petal. Kevin Aucoin’s Brow Pencils in Blonde was used to fill in Jessica’s brows and Brunette was used to shape. Andersen also added Dior 5-Color Palette in Incognito and MAC Pro Glitter in Reflects Gold on Jessica’s eyes, along with Hourglass Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner Ebony. The look was finished with Revlon ColorBurst Lip Gloss in Bronze Shimmer.

2011 People’s Choice Awards Beauty Trend Alert: Rosy Cheeks

At the 2011 People’s Choice Awards Wednesday night, celebrities like Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, Drew Barrymore, Kim Kardashian and Selena Gomez all got cheeky with this spring’s hottest trend, rosy cheeks. Tips on how to achieve the look after the jump!


The look on the runway:


Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Christian Siriano and Michael Kors

Tips On Wearing The Look
* The key is to apply the blush to your cheekbones and blend towards the temples rather than just the apples of your cheeks.

* Those with light skin can never go wrong with pinks and peaches. Medium and darker skin look best in brighter pinks and corals.

* When going heavy on the blush, avoid using bright colors on your eyes and lips understated to prevent an overkill.

* To get the longest-wearing color, start with a cream blush then top with a powder blush.

Products Recommendations:


Temptu Retouch Blush, Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish and NARS Blush

Freida Pinto's Make-up Breakdown

One feature that Freida Pinto always highlights are her gorgeous eyes and her high cheekbones. To get her go-to look, follow these steps by ace make-up artist Jeffery Paul. For the skin, Jeffrey Paul use a foundation brush to apply concealer under the eyes and around the nose and topped it with loose powder. To create Pinto's intense eyes, he used shades of black, brown and gray: "They look dramatic on Freida and enhance her natural coloring," Jeffrey Paul says. He lined the eyes with a rich brown liner, and applied a smoky shadow with silver shimmer from the lash line to the crease. He then brushed a beige shadow from under her brow to the crease, blending that into the dark silvery shade. He applied pink blush lightly to the apple of her cheeks and finished the look with berry lip gloss.

"Accenting the eyes with a rich brown liner gives them depth and warmth," says Jeffrey Paul, who smudged the liner after rimming the eyes.

Eyebrow Threading

Eyebrow threading is a depilation technique which originated in India, although it is also widely practiced in the Middle East. The hair removal technique is not just for the eyebrows: threading can be used to remove other facial and body hair as well. Eyebrow threading is the technique preferred by Indian movie stars, who are often distinguished by their crisp brow lines.

If done correctly, the skin should not be red or irritated for more than a few minutes after the eyebrow threading session. It is important to find a beautician who is experienced at eyebrow threading. Inexperience can result in uneven brows, hair breakage, ingrown hairs, or unnecessary pain.

Thank You Readers & Followers for All Your Support During 2010; Wish You a Happy & Fruitful 2011.

A New Year dawns, and it’s time for the best wishes to be conveyed. It feels like it has been quite a while since we initiated a new relationship with you, our readers. And see how fruitful, the relationship has turned out to be. Pure Bliss Bridal has loved being supported by you. We would love to look back and say a big thank you to all the guidance and support you have been showering on us during the past few months.

Even as we wish you a very fruitful year ahead, let us also take this opportunity to tell you how indebted we are for the love and guidance you have been giving us.  A big THANK YOU!  We think we have been able to fulfill our commitment towards bringing to you all the latest happenings on in the cosmetic horizon . We have strived to bring to your fingertips all the latest news you always loved to read and ponder upon.

We would love to have your extended support and look forward to your valuable suggestions this New Year too. Wishing you a superb 2011! We look forward to seeing you read and comment on the articles and photos we post all through the year. Thank You and a Happy New Year again.

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