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Careful selection equals zero make-up problems. Winter make-up has to be selected judiciously to bring the best results and minimize damage to the skin. Experts are unanimous on the use of make-up products that provide moisture and do not dry and dehydrate the skin.

So, your make-up cupboard should have light and sheer foundations and tinted moisturizers. Creamy foundations, eye shadows, blushers, lip moisturizers and moisture-rich lipsticks are a must. Always look out for a minimum SPF15in the products—the winter sun may appear mild but is still damaging to the skin.

Colours are in

Winter is inherently a dull season. This makes the winter colour palette to use vibrant. Colours vary for the day and night, but the shine and gloss lends a special touch to winter make-up. ”Daytime lip colours are lilac, mauve, pinks and rose shades, while the night belongs to red in all its shades from cherry, rose, traffic signal red and plum. Nails are dark with burgundy and chocolate brown is really in, while eye shadows are brown, gold or bronze.” recommends shahnaz.

Renu calls for “a bit of experimentation with colours like pink, red, gold, copper and bronze with a mixed touch of green, blue and grey. Day make-up is subtle—pink gloss for the lips and a light blusher. Evenings are shimmery, frosty and shiny, just how much would depend on the occasion.” 

While joynie roots for the metallic, with the colours like shimmery lilac and violet, frosty silver and black for the night and caramel, pink, plum and chocolate for the day, Sushma hails purple as the colour of the season.

Purple really suits the Indian tone. The lighter shades look great for the day and the darker ones for the night. Eye colours look fabulous in aqua and turquoise. Smoky eyes work wonders for night events and parties. Use dark eye shadow with a hint of white colour also looks great. Avoid pastels if your skin tone is pale; they give a washed out effect. Winter is mean for clear and bright colours.

So now that all your winter make-up worries are taken care of, it’s time to enjoy the season.

Highlights

• Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise.
• Don’t forget to exfoliate.
• No clean skin, no make up.
• Bright colours are trendy, so shimmer, shine and gloss.
• Experiment with colours for an ultra glam look.