Ananya Panday’s Koffee With Karan Makeup Was Shimmer & Shine Done Right

Ananya’s revelations on Koffee With Karan’s tea-spilt couches had us hooked — she did come armed with a lot of intel. But nothing quite speaks to us like her aesthetic did. From whispers of pink teasing the inner-corners of her eyes and migrating to her cheeks a little more aggressively, Ananya’s look epitomised minimalism and glamour all at the same time. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown for you.

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#1: Glaze The Base

Ananya’s base is light, seamless, and crease-free. To capture her aesthetic, start off by double-cleansing your face, and go on to moisture your skin with something hydrating — like a Hyaluronic Acid-spiked cream/serum. Pick a foundation that’s just as hydrating, and lets your skin breathe before going over spots, blemishes, and the under-eyes with concealer. Make sure you’re not swiping tons of concealer onto your eyes. Transfer a little bit of the product onto a (blending) brush instead, and swirl it onto spots that need coverage — not the entire under-eye area.

#2: Pep Up The Peppers

Pat a light shade of pink onto your lids, and blend the colour in with an (eyeshadow) brush until it is at its lightest. Line your upper-lids with a thin streak of kohl, and trace your (lower) waterline with the same to open up your eyes a little. You can use a clear mascara instead of jet-black one to define your lashes. The point is to accentuate the lashes naturally, and define them without drenching them in colours.

#3: Brush The Brows

If your brows are naturally thick, don’t play around with them too much; just use an eyebrow-pencil to define their shape, and draw fine hair-like strokes on the brows instead of filling them in unnaturally. Tame the hair with (clear) mascara or an eyebrow-gel.

#4: Touch It Up With Blush

Ananya’s cheeks boast a flush of pink. Make sure you’re using a cream-based blusher to capture the dewiness of this look. Just blend some pigment into the apples of your cheeks — the warmth of your fingers will allow for better blending as compared to a brush. And lend a little bit of a sheen to your cheekbones with some highlighter.