If you think achieving bold, celebrity beauty looks takes a lot of time and money, think again. No need to wait for that parcel to arrive, and no need to spend loads of moolah on foreign brands that still aren’t fully available in India. And since I’ve been loving Sonakshi Sinha’s stand-out makeup looks over the past few months, why not break them down? What’s more, you can run down to your nearest mall, pharmacy, or lifestyle store to purchase these products without breaking the bank.
Let’s keep it simple, shall we?
1. On The Cover of Femina
While her entire look is pretty muted, the focus is on those beautiful accessories, and her eyes glow with a copper sheen. There is no eyeliner required in this look, but you will need a good eye palette!
#HauteTip: Add the darker brown (shimmer or no shimmer is up to you) to the crease and outer corner of your eye. Blend it well; this should barely show. Then take the light, copper colour with your finger and dab it on to your lid. You can add the yellow gold to the inner corner of your eyes for a brightening effect.
SHOP NOW: Maybelline New York The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette (Rs 899)
3. On The Cover Of Cosmopolitan
Now that we’ve gone gaga over her look in the spread, we’ve also got to cop her look on the cover. I love her ability to rock a simple look and accentuate just one feature. This time, it’s the purple lips. What are the two eye-catching components to this look? The brown smokey eye, of course, and that ultra-smooth hilighter! I think you can nail that smokey eye with the Maybelline Nudes palette (opt for the mattes instead), but what about those high cheekbones?
#HauteTip: Pick up some product on your index and ring finger, then gently dab along the ridge of your cheekbones.
SHOP NOW: Revlon Hilighting Palette in Bronze Glow (Rs 896)
SHOP NOW: L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Moist Matte Lipstick in Glamour Fuchsia
4. Bold Liner
If I had to pick just one kind of eyeliner, I think winged liner will always be my favourite Sonakshi Sinha look. If you want a bold liner, the best option is a felt tip pen. It gives you good hold, precision, and accuracy.
#HauteTip: Draw your wing first, then connect it back to your lids and finish a thin line across you lash line. Make sure you don’t draw one, bulky, or squared line across your eyes.
SHOP NOW: L’Oréal Paris Super Liner Perfect Slim Intense Black (Rs 600)*
* Available at L’Oréal Paris Stores & Counters Across India
5. Lady In Red
Sonakshi’s on fire in this head-to-toe red ensemble and once again, chooses to focus on one feature: her lips. Sona sure does monotone with a bang! But we all know we don’t need to wear red to rock a red lip. Red lips are for every occasion. She’s wearing a warm shade of red that really suits Indian skin tones.
SHOP NOW: Lotus Herbals Pure Colors Moisturizing Lipstick in Crimson Red (Rs 242)