Birthday girl Alia Bhatt needs to drop her skin and makeup routine ASAP! The stunner knows how to bring out the best of her features without going too OTT about it. Her minimal makeup looks are perfect for daily wear, look sheer and glowy, shows off your natural skin and has a subtle touch of warmth on the lids and cheeks. Her ‘no-makeup’ makeup looks are so good that you can do them in under 10 minutes and be out the door on a busy day. So as fans, we are celebrating her B’day by recreating her best minimal looks for you, and shop the essentials for it...
01. Blushing BAE
A pretty date look that you can wear for both day and night, this blushed-out makeup is proof that you do not need too many products to look your best.
Step 01: To get Alia’s super-dewy and glowing complexion, start with an illuminating, silicone based primer to prep your face.
Step 02: Follow up with an oil-based serum foundation to give your skin a lustrous finish.
Step 03: Finish the look with a lip and cheek tint. Use the same pigmented product on your lids as well, keep the kohl optional according to your mood.
Shop the look:
- Lakmé Absolute Undercover Gel Primer
- Lakmé Absolute Argan Oil Serum Foundation
- Lakmé 9 to 5 Weightless Mousse Lip and Cheek Color - Candy Floss
02. Saree glam
Don’t feel like a clueless 20-something who cannot glam up a saree look, Alia knows how it’s done!
Step 01: Start with a medium to full coverage foundation to cover up any minor imperfections on your skin.
Step 02: Swipe a glitter, champagne pigment on your lids, keep it concentrated closer to your lash line and spread it out on top.
Step 03: Finish the look with a creamy lipstick for a subtle colour fill.
Shop the look:
- Lakmé 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Perfect Cover Foundation
- Lakmé 9 to 5 Eye Color Quartet Eye Shadow - Desert rose
- Lakmé Absolute 3D Lipstick - Elegant Pink
03. A formal affair
If you are looking for a beautiful ‘no-makeup' makeup look to wear with work clothes, this one is a good one to recreate.
Step 01: To keep it quick and matte, start by applying a powder foundation all over your face.
Step 02: Fill your lids with a slightly shimmery nude eyeshadow, you can either stick to something close to your skin tone or go a bit darker to add depth to your eyes.
Step 03: Finish the look with a liquid lippie for a matte finish that stays for full work days.
Shop the look:
- Lakmé 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Powder Foundation
- Lakmé Absolute Infinity Eye Shadow Palette - Soft Nudes
- Lakmé Absolute Matte Melt Liquid Lip Color - Peach Rose
Written by Sumona Bose on Mar 15, 2021
Sumona Bose is a writer, skincare junkie and a self-professed makeup connoisseur. Equipped with a Master's degree in Fashion Management and over 3 years of experience writing in the beauty and fashion space, her passion for learning new things has no bounds. Working closely with dermatologists, beauty excerpts, makeup artists and hairstylists, she brings you the best of all things beauty. From trending skincare ingredients to makeup looks that help you slay, she manages to bring something new (and vital!) to our readers every single time. Her hobbies include home workouts, watching foreign films and binge-watching makeover shows!