Indian bridal make-up guide IV

Base: Because of the intricate detail on the outfit and the jewellery, it's important to keep the make-up understated. To smooth out the skin to give a flawless complexion, you can't go wrong with a blend Krvolan Foundation FS36 and 38.

Eyes: Antique green and golds, with just a hint of lilac to contrast with colours in the outfit has been applied underneath the eyes. The brow has been highlighted, with a soft gold applied to the corner of the eye.

Lips: A nude warm pink Mac makes a perfect compliment to the colours of the outfit.

Hair: Backcombed from the front to give height and volume, then pulled into the low bun preferred by the faishionista of the Mughal Empire, allowing the regal tikka to work its magic.

Indian bridal make-up guide III

Base: Create flawless skin with a. glow of radiance injecting a dose of glamour onto the skin. Because the bride's outfit does most of the talking, if’s important to not to do overdo it - instead keep the emphasis on contouring to really bring out the cheekbones.

Eyes: Drama is the key word here, with inspiration drawn from. Umrao jaan. The- idea here is to match the jewellery and outfit, with golds and browns applied to create the perfect matching shimmery effect necessary for maximum royal impact.

Lips: Gold and peach combine to keep the lips soft and subtle, yet unmistakably regal. Hair: The low bun and side parting peaking out of the dupatta gives the bride an unmistakable elegance.
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Magic Wands

The latest batch of mascara brushes come in all sorts of technical shapes and sizes, which would confuse even the most experienced make-up junkie. But don’t worry! To guide you through the mascara maze we’ve selected the key wand designs and figured out what they do. Follow our guide to make sure you’re in the know when it comes to dressing your lashes.

Bourjois Yes to Volume No to Clumps Mascara, £7.95
This separator comb smoothes the lashes from root to tip, building volume without clumping.

Bare Escentuals Big Tease, £13
(0870 850 6655)
A unique dual brush design singles out every eyelash for extra volume, length and definition.

Lancôme Fatale, £17.50
Its innovative configuration of 3 combs and 3 flat surfaces on this 3-D comb is the secret to creating instant volume and shape with evenly spaced lashes.

L’Oreal Telescope Mascara, £8.99
This flexible multi-comb wand with its spiral structure offers lash-by-lash separation. Its four rows of combs glide through the lashes and offer spectacular lengthening.

Giorgio Armani Maestro, £18
(020 7318 2486)
With four rows of thirty comb-like teeth, this applicator distributes in a single stroke just the right amount of mascara to effectively dress and separate lashes, and shape to precision.

Shu Uemura Precise Volume Mascara, £16
A pin-point, two-way brush allows for a precision layering effect without clumping.

Clinique High Definition Lashes, £12.50
A specially designed, double-sided brush-comb applicator elongates lashes to great lengths. The revolutionary wand defines and singles out lashes you didn’t know you had.

Chanel Inimitable Mascara, £16.50
The elastomer, latex like bristles on this brush reaches even the finest lashes - even those easy to miss ones at the corner of the eyes.

Lash Aids
Remove even the most stubborn waterproof mascara with Talika Lash Conditioning Cleanser, £10.99
Clean away smudges after application with Shu Uemura Cotton Swabs £4.50

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