Unforgettable Rekha!

What we love most about the ever-youthful Rekha is that her style has remained consistently classic and authentically Indian. This can also be seen through her makeup.

Rekha's look is known as the "signature look" by many makeup artists- the signature look is created when the lips are a classic red, and the rest of the face is relatively natural and "unmade-up".

Here are some products that you can use to create the same look.

For the eyes:

1. Use an eye primer such as a MAC's Painterly Paintpot all over the lid. Set with light translucent powder.

2. Use MAC's e/s in Bisque all over the entire lid and brow bone.

3. Pat over the entire lid up to and slightly above the crease of the eye in MAC's Omega e/s.

4. Start at the inner corner of each eye, create a gradually thicker line using MAC's LiquidLast Liner in Point Black on the upper lash line.



(Tip: To create the "winged" effect at the outer corners, gently flick your applicator brush upwards and outwards)



5. Use an eyelash curler to open the eyes up- I would strongly recommend Shiseido's Eyelash Curler- it's the best one on the market and picks up even the tiniest of lashes.

6. Sweep at least 2 coats of lengthening mascara on both the upper and lower lash line for a dramatic eye.


For the face:

1. Rekha has obviously used a foundation and concealer!

2. In order to create a dewy finish without looking "oily" (ugh!) I would recommend a light dusting of translucent powder followed by MAC's Fix + spray- it allows you to use full coverage without look overly made up and cakey, which lots of foundation and powder can do.

3. On the cheeks, Rekha seems to have used a brownish colour blush. MAC's Blushcreme in "Uncommon" would look give a warm rosy glow. Simply pat the colour using your fingers on your cheekbone and blend well using circular motions.

For the Lips:

1. Moisturize and then gently blot lips.

2. Outline the entire lip using MAC's Cremestick Liner in "Red Enriched".

3. A classic red mouth needs MAC's Lipstick in "Russian Red". This colour was made famous by Madonna because she wore it almost exclusively for years. If you find this colour a bit too startling, MAC's Lipstick in "Ruby Woo" is a colour great on women with cooler undertones.