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Hands that launched a thousand faces

Celebrity makeup artist Renju Renjimar is known for his natural ability to enliven an ordinary face with a stroke of brush. Thabitha Marion is all ears as he shares some styling tips just for men…

Published

10 years ago

July 5, 2014

FWDmedia

Men and makeup were two words that never went together until the 20th century. Apparently, now as men too use a lot of makeup, we thought of giving a quick guide to what works best for them and what not.

How do you get ready for a wedding? We’re not talking about fitting into a suit or accessorizing it with pocket flowers and cuff links; but something more like the concealer, foundation, cleansers, toners….. Or even if you do, how many of you get confused as to what comes first– eye makeup or foundation, eyeliner or mascara? Worry not. We have makeup artist Renju Renjimar guiding you, in very easy steps of how you can put your best foot forward while getting ready for someone’s wedding.

Be a Great Wedding Guest

Start your grooming at least two hours prior to the event. First of all, go in for a perfect shave as makeup and beard is not a great amalgam.
Go on for a cleansing and toning session using Body Shop’s cleanser and toner. Apply the cleanser, leave it for three minutes and then wipe it off using a damp cotton swab. Apply the toner which helps to restore the skin to its natural pH level and remove any remaining dirt or dry skin cells.
Proceed to use a moisturizer (Bobbi Brown or L’Oreal) to make sure that your skin won’t dry up. Gently massage it on your face in upward motion till it blends with the skin. Leave it for 5 minutes and then move on with the foundation bit.
If you’ve blemishes or under eye circles, hide them using a concealer. I would suggest you go for a ‘Derma concealer’ that has numerous shades matching to each one’s skin colour. Use the one which is one shade lighter than your skin tint. Apply it with your forefinger under your lower lashes and between the inner corner of your eyes or elsewhere required. Use fingers to rub it in and pat it over every area till its visibly absorbed.
Now apply the foundation. Use a branded foundation preferably from Bobbi Brown, Dolce & Gabbana, L’Oreal or Lakme Creamy mousse. Make four dots on your face using the foundation; on both sides of the cheek, on the chin and forehead and blend it thoroughly.

It is better for a guy not to wear a compact or to use a guy-liner, as over makeup can add femininity to the face.

Concealer Buying Tip

While bagging a concealer, test it on your wrist and see which color covers your skin in the most natural way.

Choosing the Foundation

Those with a dry skin must opt for a liquid foundation, normal skinned for a creamy foundation and the oily skinned must pick a sticky foundation. Follow it as this is the kind of makeup that suits your skin type.

Hiding the Lines and Wrinkles

As areas around the lips, eye and mouth are the most elastic spots of our face, once you sweat there are chances for the foundation to run down in layers getting settled into creases and wrinkles. And instead of hiding the imperfections on your skin, this makes it more vivid. So to prevent the makeup from getting accumulated on the wrinkles, use a skin tightening makeup gel after washing your face with a face wash and before applying the concealer and the foundation.

Must Do’s for the Month

Head massage/Hair spa
Facial/Clean up
Pedicure and manicure
Hair trimming

Reader’s Concerns:

1) I have this unruly, unmanageable hair and I always find it difficult to maintain it. Some say that using a hair gel or hair spray in the long run can affect the texture of my hair. What can I do about it?

Use a hair gel (L’Oreal/Chamber) by adding few drops of water to it. Blend it using your palms and apply it thoroughly on your hair and style it the way you want. And always make sure to wash it off before hitting the bed.

2) How to choose coloured lenses matching with ones skin shade?

For the light skinned, any colour would suit them the best. The whitish can pick shades in brown and those on the darker side can opt for colours like dark brown, hazelnut.

3) I have an oily skin and so soon after applying makeup, the oil washes all of it in patches. Is there any solution to get rid of the oil secretion?

Before applying makeup, wiping your face with lemon juice and leaving it for 5 minutes and then washing off can be a help to some extend from melting down your makeup.

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Motherhood in Vogue :Deepika Padukone’s Stunning Maternity Photoshoot

Published

3 months ago

September 3, 2024

Reshma Vivekanandan

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child, due later this month. In anticipation of this joyous milestone, the couple recently shared a series of heartwarming photos from their pregnancy photoshoot. The pictures beautifully capture mom-to-be Deepika flaunting her baby bump, while others showcase the couple sharing joyful moments, their smiles wide and laughter contagious.

In the photos, Deepika stuns in various outfits. She rocks mom jeans paired with a lacy bra and cardigan in the first few shots, exuding casual elegance. In another set, she channels her inner boss lady in a sleek black pantsuit. A third look features Deepika in a see-through maxi dress, where she is captured twirling and lost in thought. For her final look, she dons a black, see-through bodycon dress, posing alongside her husband Ranveer in a series of intimate and stylish shots. The couple captioned their post with a few simple emojis, but that was enough to ignite a flurry of reactions from fans.

Deepika and Ranveer first announced their pregnancy on February 29, just before attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash in Jamnagar. Their announcement featured a postcard with the word “September” and adorable drawings of baby accessories. Following the news, Deepika faced criticism and accusations of faking her baby bump. However, with this stunning photoshoot, she has gracefully silenced her detractors, proving once again that she is in full command of her narrative.

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Starlit Weddings : Punya Elizabeth

Published

4 months ago

July 25, 2024

Reshma Vivekanandan

Malayalam actress Punya Elizabeth just got married to Toby Koippallil, and she celebrated the happy news on her social media accounts. The film industry greeted her announcement with an abundance of well wishes and congrats.

Punya Elizabeth entered the movie industry in 2018 and made her screen debut in the movie “Tobama.” With a standout performance in “Gauthamante Radham,” in which she costarred with Neeraj Madhav, she carried on her success.

Punya starred in two major roles and had a supporting role in the popular film “Leo,” which was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starred Vijay in the lead role.

Let’s talk more about her wedding specifics.

Engagement

Punya’s engagement outfit by Ethereal, featured a green velvet blouse paired with an intricately detailed antique sequins lehenga

Bride’s Outfit : Ethereal

Jewellery : Sangeetha Jewellery

Makeup : Makeover by Fathima Ajmal

Wedding Planners : The Cheeseboard Caterers Pvt Ltd, Swas Wedding planners

Nails : Nails by Rakhi

Photography : Abhijith SK

Pre Wedding Functions

Punya is dressed in a Thunnal “Call me Violet” lehenga. The lehenga was woven with exquisite brocade and detailed embroidery.

Bride’s Outfit : Thunnal

Makeup : Makeover by Fathima Ajmal

Photography : Magic Motion Media

Wedding

Punya looks stunning in a gown from D’Aisle Bridals. The entire ensemble was elegant yet subtle.

Bride’s Outfit : D’Aisle Bridals by Twinkle Tom

Jewellery : Desire Diamond Jewellery

Makeup : Makeover by Fathima Ajmal

Wedding Planners : Swas Wedding planners

Photography : Magic Motion Media

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Ahaana Krishna’s Dreamy Bridal Look

Published

8 months ago

March 16, 2024

Reshma Vivekanandan

Without a question, Ahaana Krishna is the queen of aesthetics. She has returned with yet another stunning and captivating bridal portrait. The image was uploaded the day before on her Instagram and was immediately loved by the public. Let’s look into the details of this stunning photo shoot.

Ahaana wore a stunning saree from Indra Designs’ “Enchanting collections” to complete the enchanted appearance. The saree was exquisitely woven in opulent English garden designs, including three-dimensional embellishments created by House of Indra artisans. The saree was draped perfectly by saree stylist Daira.

Devi Sreenath, the creative director of Indra Designs, styled the entire ensemble. The exquisite bouquet by Droplet Bouquets complimented the entire bridal ensemble.

Ahaana opted for a classic appearance with her accessories. DC Jewellers provided the exquisitely crafted gems. Various pearls and gemstones set in intricate designs make up the ornaments. It complements the outfit’s hues beautifully.