Are you also hooked on actor Ananya Panday's latest OTT release 'Call Me Bae' where her quirky personality meets an array of vibrant and eclectic outfits? In this much-awaited comedy series on Prime Video, our ultra-rich South Delhi heiress 'Bae' (Ananya Panday) is seen hustling like a regular person in Mumbai. She quickly makes lifelong girlfriends as she navigates the struggles in the city that never sleeps. In addition to connecting over 'behen-code' which is much like the bro code but way more resilient and empowering, I'm obsessed with all of Bae's fashion-forward looks. From her outfits to cute accessories and effortless makeup, she's got the whole Gen Z audience under the influence. Bollywood makeup artist Shraddha Naik, who has undoubtedly delivered stunning makeup looks on Ananya throughout the series, shares her expert tips on how to rizz up any look, just like Bae.
01Acing The Office Hustle in Style
As the actor discovers herself while reinventing in Mumbai, her sense of fashion metamorphosis to a bolder and more colourful style. Her makeup, however, remains the right kind of subtle, playful yet chic. Naik shares, "My focus was to keep her skin very dewy and natural, almost as if she's not wearing foundation. With this, I invited some elements of the colours she was wearing in the form of a coloured liner that just touches the corner of her eyes, all while still keeping the base very well hydrated."
Even though Bae's 'manifest' meditation is contagious, manifestation alone isn't enough to look fabulous. But the next best thing is an effortless CC Mouse that glides through without much hassle to give you that no makeup yet dewy look. Forget full coverage and a cakey base, say yes to glass-like skin with the Lakmé CC range. Just like Bae, a working girl who hustles from 9-5 with perfect makeup and not a hair strand out of place, most of us working girls need to put our best face forward throughout the day. I mean, who's got time for a full face of makeup every morning as you're running to get your coffee and reach the office in time?
Skip the foundation and keep it simple yet look put together by going for a CC cream. Lakmé 9 - 5 CC Cream is a moisturising formula that does the job of a foundation while being a brightening cc cream. With built-in SPF 20 (because hello sun damage!), it will give you basic coverage, perfect for a natural everyday look. Complement that luminous glow with cute hairstyles like Bae does in the series. For high shine and hydrated lips, instead of a lipstick go for a tinted lip oil like Lakmé 9-5 Overtime Shine.
02Channelling Your Inner South Delhi Heiress
"To align Ananya with the character's South Delhi heiress aura, I wanted to keep her makeup classy. To achieve this sort of vibe, go for a winged liner or perhaps a red lip instead of playing with a lot of colour", shares Naik. Keep the base dewy without making it look like you're trying too hard.
To wing it to perfection in one stroke, use the Lakmé 9 to 5 Eyeconic Liquid Eyeliner. Finish off with a Curling Mascara for definition. For minimal makeup, perhaps use a drop of foundation and mix a lightweight product like the Lakmé Lumi Cream to make it easy to blend. It can be used as a primer as well. You can also go for Lakmé 9 To 5 CC Mousse which blurs the pores, evens out the skin tone, and makes the complexion look flawless. This one is infused with vitamin E that brightens and nourishes the skin without drying it out.
03Ready to Party?
Bae's party looks may get dressier with every outfit change but her base is maintained as a glazed canvas. The makeup maestro shares, "To play around a little without going OTT, I added some rhinestones around the eyes for one of her party looks while still keeping a nude lip and minimal base. We've also given her a purple liner in one look, just to have some fun while still keeping it stylish. When adding colour to certain elements like the eyes or lips, it's best to keep the base minimal for an elegant look that doesn't overpower other aspects of your style." With the Lakmé Glitterati Collection Shine Eyeliner, anyone can ace glitter eyes to recreate Ananya's look. It's smart to keep a blush stick handy in case you want to touch up in the powder room. Lakmé Lip Love & Cheek Tint will fit into your smallest party bag.
In case you're God's favourite child and need no coverage at all because you are blessed with great skin, then the Lakmé Lumi Cream is for you. It adds a subtle glow as this lightweight moisturising cream comes with a hint of highlighter. Enriched with super ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin B3, this one hydrates the skin as it evens out skin tone. Continue the sparkling entourage and lather on some Lakmé Lumi Lit Lotion for shimmering skin. It's a blend of skin-loving ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid with luminous pearls for a naturally illuminated finish. Whether aiming for an all-over body shimmer or accentuating the high points, this one will take your glam game to the next level. Slay like Bae with these beauty hacks and snag these makeup must-haves.
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