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It’s winter; time to say goodbye to the dusty
shades of summer and hello to enlivening
shimmer. Find out how to wear it right.
BY KRITI MALHOTRA
F A C E & B O D Y
COLOURS IN VOGUE Bronze for dark skin,
gold for medium skin, and silver for fair skin. .
TIPS Shimmer and gloss must be confined
only to the cheeks. At night, to glow all over,
dust some shimmer on your collarbone and
back if you’re wearing a halter dress or top.
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“Metallics must only enhance
your cheekbones. Use metal tones sparingly,
since they can make you look oily” says Delhi-
based makeup guru Deepa Verma. “If you have
applied them on your cheeks, avoid using them
on your eyes or lips,” she adds.
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Metallic Mosaic
E Y E S
COLOURS IN VOGUE Rich bronze and gold for dark
skin; blue and silver for fairer complexions.
TIPS Use a base colour that matches your skin tone.
A metallic eyeshadow can be used as an eyeliner,
with a satin, or matt shadow dusted over the lids.
Using metal tones as an eyeliner opens your eyes
wide. Always finish with a lengthening mascara for
the day and a volumizing version for the evening.
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“If you find metal tones a little too
obvious, dust them over with a matt colour of the
same shade for muted drama,” shares Charmine Rao,
makeup artist with Yves Saint Laurent, m
