10 Stunning Bollywood-Inspired Eye Makeup Looks
#1 Double-Winged Liner
To give double-winged liner even more impact, use a white eyeliner pencil, like Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in Alpine, to fill in the space between the wings. Bonus: This also helps your lines look more precise.
#2 A Subtle Approach
This shot of actress Madhuri Dixit from the film "Devdas" is slightly more subdued than other Bollywood looks, thanks to the brown liner (instead of black) smudged along her lower lashline. Keep the wing of your liner thin and angled to the outer edge of your brow to replicate the look
#3 Colors of the Rainbow
The brightly colored eye shadows used for this look play off of the vibrant colors in the jewelry and outfit. A peachy blush subtly contours the cheeks.
#4 Simply Smoldering
Mickey Contractor, M.A.C. director of artistry in India (and renowned Bollywood makeup artist) created this smoky eye worn on Rani in the film "Chalte Chalte;" he says it was the first time he had done that look on her, and it was a big hit.
To get a similar look, use a smudge-able kohl liner like M.A.C. Eye Kohl in Black to rim your eyes, and then blend it out with a short-bristled shadow brush or Q-tip to keep it looking sultry, not heavy
#5 A Modern Update
Actress Aishwarya Rai's look pays homage to the bold cat eyes and smudged liners so prevalent in Bollywood films.
Instead of traditional black liner, she opted for a shimmering purple cat eye. To keep eyes defined, trace a thin line of black liner along the top lash line and the lower waterline. A touch of shimmery shadow keeps the look soft and romantic
#6 Never Forget to Blend
To get a smoldering smoky eye, like this one seen on model and actress Deepika Padukone, it's all about the blending. Sweep a nude shadow over your lids, and then add a rich brown shade over your crease. Layer a matte black shadow over top, and use a clean, fluffy shadow brush to blend all of the shades together. You'll know they're blended enough when there are no harsh lines between the colors.
Add a thick line of kohl liner, like Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner, to your upper and lower lash line. Then use an angled eyeliner brush dipped in the black eye shadow to smudge out the lines and give it a smoky look.
#7 Contrasting Textures
Smoky eyes and nude lips are always a winning combination. Smudge a matte black shadow along your upper and lower lash line, and pair it with a nude gloss like actress Kajol does here to keep it from looking too harsh.
#8 The Eyes Have It
An exaggerated cat eye looks simply stunning when paired with ruby red lipstick, as seen on actress Sonam Kapoor. To get a precise wing, use an angled brush to apply a gel liner, like Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner.
#9 Just a Flick of the Wrist
Bollywood actress Esha Gupta walked the runway of Kashi Jewellers Jewels during India International Jewelry Week wearing a thick cat eye and pinkish red lipstick.
#10 Fit for a Movie Star
Don't forget the eye primer when you try out this look, seen on actress Mona Laizza in a still from the Bollywood film "Kajraare," otherwise your beautiful smoky eye will inevitably crease. (We're fans of Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion.)
