GAURAV GUPTA COUTURE

Backstage at Gaurav Gupta, India Couture Week, the message is clear — beauty risks are worth taking. Make a statement! And no one does that better than M.A.C. with carved cheekbones, bold lips and extended lashes! Sonic Sarwate, Senior Artist, M.A.C India takes us through the simple steps in recreating the haute glamorous look:

1. Start with Fix+, an aqua-spritz of vitamin, minerals and a blend of green tea, chamomile and cucumber

2. Apply Studio Moisture Cream — a rich moisturiser that moistens and firms

3. Use 'Matchmaster Foundation' SPF15

4. 'Select Moisture Cover Concealer'

5. Use 'Studio Care Blend Pressed Powder' — a cream-like powder

6. Use 'Matte Bronze' to contour.

7. Use cream eye shadow 'Hush'.

7. Apply Lash No. 36. Top with 'Haute and Naughty Waterproof Lash'

9. Use Spiked Eyebrow Pencil and 'Reflects Gold Glitter' on the eyes.

10. Line lips with 'Boldly Bare' topped with 'Glamour Era' Mineralise lipstick

— JASMEEN DUGAL