Bollywood A-Listers Reveal Their Favourite Lipsticks, Compacts and Other Beauty Products

50 A-listers, makeup pros and girls in the beauty biz tell us their genius finds!

AISHWARYA RAI BACHCHAN

"My signature lipstick, L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Star Secrets Crstal in Copper. It's a lovely moisturising formula, and the crystals add the extra dose of glam."

MALAIKA ARORA KHAN

"A bunch of stuff, but if I had to pick one, it's blush. I never let myself run out of M.A.C Honey Lust, it just lights up my skin."

PIA TRIVEDI

"M.A.C Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 in Petting Pink. I use very little makeup, but gloss-in sheer pink-is my permanent go-to beauty product!"

DIANA PENTY

"White Stay UC Fairness Compact Powder in White Ivory from Maybelline. It's oil-free, so my skin stays dry all day, and the SPF 18 means I don't need sunblock separately."

BIPASHA BASU

"M.A.C kohl and mascara, because makeup for me is about the eyes. M.A.C Prolash does it for me." 

AMRITA ARORA

"M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smoulder and Kiehl's Lip Balm. I'm a less-ismore girl!"

"Lip balm! I love makeup, but this is the one thing I never leave home without. The Body Shop ones are especially good."

 INDRANI DASGUPTA

"Lakme Aquashine Lipcolor because it's a lipstick, balm, and gloss-all in one. And there are 16 shades! I'm stuck on Scarlet and Gingersnap."

"Blush! I love Screen Face Barely Rouge Gel Blush, I think every girl should try it. It's a sheer oil-free formula tint that instantly adds a rosy glow to any cheek."

VIDYA TIKARI, Delhi-based Makeup Pro

"ColorBar Body Shimmer, in the shade Miss Reflective 001. It gives the right hint of shine to the face and body."

ADITI GOVTRIKAR

"Chanel lipgloss. I don't step out without it-they've got the most amazing sheer, pearly shades! I love Constellation and Myriade!"

NAMRATA SONI, Celeb Makeup Artist

"Every girl must own a red lipstick. I'm in love with Chanel. Oh, and I love Lancôme Hypnose mascara-it's fabulous, the way it opens out eyes!"

CHARMAINE RAO, Makeup Artist, YSL India

"YSL Touche Eclat (specifically shade #3), because this bestselling take-anywhere luminising pen-brush brings light and radiance to the skin."

MANDIRA WIRK

"M.A.C Eye Pencil It's available in sensational shades, and stays put like magic!"

RIDDHIMA KAPOOR SAHNI

"Benetint, the cheek tint from Benefit, because it looks more like healthy skin than makeup!"

ANGELINA JOSEPH, MAKEUP PRO

"Kohl and lipstick or gloss. I'm a sucker for Chanel and M.A.C kohl and M.A.C gloss!"

MINNISHA LAMBA

"Neutrogena Intensified Day Moisturiser, SPF 15. It makes an amazing makeup base."

PRIYANKA CHOPRA

"C Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, because I'm a sucker for good, even skintone, and this product is genius for that!" 

THE BRANDS SPEAK

Clint Fernandes, Makeup Pro

"Shiseido Powdery Foundation, because it gives great coverage and flawless skintone, plus it also acts as a barrier to pollution."

Pritam Lotlikar, Makeup Pro

"I'm not sticking to the one-product rule! Estée Lauder's Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara, Revlon kajal pencil, and Clinique Superbalm Moisturising Gloss- great products that suit absolutely everyone!"

MARY KAY INDIA

Renuka Dudeja, Senior Manager

"The Mary Kay Facial Highlighting Pen-it 'lifts' the shadowy areas of your face..."

ESTÉE LAUDER

Anjalee Gaekwar, Sales & Education Manager

"Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup SPF 10-it's humidity proof!

AVON INDIA

Swati Pal, Head of Marketing

"Avon Super Shock Mascara. The quickrelease brush guarantees 12 times more volume!" 

ELIZABETH ARDEN

Mandeep Kaur, Trainer

"Intervene Makeup SPF 15. The genius Custom Color System creates a next-toperfect shade for your skin." Dilshad Pastakia, Hair Pro (she does SRK's hair!) "Moisturiser is the most important part of makeup. I'm hung up on Aveda and Lancôme moisturisers."

BOURJOIS

Sayyami Rane, Brand Manager

"Bourjois Brush Foundation gives you an even finish that looks like great skin, not makeup."

Dilshad Pastakia, Hair Pro

(she does SRK's hair!) "Moisturiser is the most important part of makeup. I'm hung up on Aveda and Lancôme moisturisers."

Gerhardus Engelbrecht, Head Makeup Artist, Inglot

"Inglot's Pure Pigment Eyeshadow (in gold), because it totally enhances Indian skintones; bonus: Blend with moisturiser and use for a sexy, all-over glow on your body."

EMANUELLE,

Regional Makeup Artist, Dior

"Diorskin Nude Liquid Foundation (try it in shade 040 Honey Beige) for great skin that looks makeup-free. Or else find the shade that works best for you...

THE BRAND SPEAK

REVLON

Richa Chabra, Marketing

Manager, "Beyond Natural Skin Matching Make Up. It's lightweight, and the name says it all!"

LOTUS HERBALS

Charvi Gupta, VP, Technical Services

"The Lotus Herbals Natural Kajal, with almond oil and camphor to soothe eyes."

CHAMBOR

Dinaz Jehani, Brand Manager

"Chambor Truly Lasting Lipstick. It's a bestseller, and for a reason-it moisturises, conditions and protects lips, in 24 colours!"

SHISEIDO

Tashnu Khariwala, Brand Manager

"Shiseido's Multi Shade Enhancer, because it gives cheeks a gorgeous, dewy finish."

STREET WEAR

Bhavana Kumar, Marketing Manager

"Our Satin Smooth Lip Balm, SPF 25, gives a great shot of colour along with perfect protection."