Masters of makeup share top three looks perfect for the upcoming festive season

Last weekend Sunday midday got exclusive frontrow access to Masters of Makeup where globetrotting beauty enthusiast and Hollywoodrsquos favourite makeup artist Pati Dubroff recreated some of her most iconic looks including those from the recent Barbie Press tour The twoday masterclass saw sessions from industry insiders including bridal and celebrity makeup artist Bianca Louzado Bollywood hairstylist Amit Thakur and prosthetic artiste and character designer Preetisheel Singh DrsquosouzaWe came back a few shades wiser equipped with hacks on how to create looks for the upcoming seasonPati Dubroff and Bianca LouzadoTHE LOOKGlass FinishPerfect for Festive occasions weddingsBy Bianca Louzado on Rubal ShekhawatPrep your skin by cleaning it with micellar water and a cotton pad Focus on the undereye area and the waterline using a Qtip Wipe the eyelids with a tissue and pat dryPlace undereye patches and apply a cold sheet and lip mask for 10 to 15 minutesStart the makeup by applying a moisturiser bolstered with sunscreen right upto the decolletage focusing on the neckline and the area that remains exposedespecially if you are going to be outdoorsFollow with a matte foundation and a light gold illuminator Dot it on the high cheek bone and blend well using a blenderspongeApply a good quality moisturiser and face radiance oil and lock it in with a serum Then primer on whole face a good quality night repair undereye cream and atrusted lip balmDab concealer lightly such that it does not crease on the eyelids and gently blend it Using a nude palette of eye shadows lift the eye and apply a base shade in light touches going around the circle and down Top it with an eye shadow that has tones of gold pink and brown to instantly pop the eyelidUse fake lashes for drama Use eye patches and prep the neck Fill in the brows Flick the eyeliner Use concealer Apply blush Finish it off with setting sprayPlace a dot of a highlighter above the eyelashes and blend wellStick on fake lashes using a strong lash glueFor the waterline using a thin brush apply a gel liner loosening it with a makeup mixing liquid Stretch the eyelid in the upward direction and make a thinbrown lineWith a blender brush and blend in from the outer to the inner corner Wipe undereye with micellar waterUse a good face primer and blend with a blender brushApply the best quality moisturiser followed by base foundationConcealer can be applied from the inner corner of the under eye in fine strokes in an upward direction Apply gently round the nose and corner of the lipsBlend the foundation with a brush Then mix a highlighter and foundation apply on face in dots and blend with a beauty blender soaked in ice squeeze and dab on a tissue before useApply siliconbase loose powder from the inside to the outsideAdd two shades of cream blush for a richer look dab gently with a blender Press on translucent powder and keep blending with a dual fibre brushBrush eyebrows and fill in gapsAdd dull gold eyeliner and blend with a soft brush for a sultry lookUse a bronzer and highlighter on the cheekbones with a brushMix golden and white and keep polishing till well blendedAdd a rosy glow for a gentle bridal flushLine the lips with a terracotta lip colour and blend with lip brush Use a brush and fill the insides with a rosewood shade Then finish with a gloss bombAdd a flick of eyeliner with a brown pencilFinish the look with a setting spray and seal the glow with a beauty blenderTHE LOOKCome on BarbiePerfect for Girlrsquos night outBy Pati Dubroff on Malvika SitlaniClean your face with micellar water apply undereye caffeine hydrogel patches to reduce puffinessPrep the skin with a good quality moisturiser and lip mask If you have an unexpected pimple or zit use a translucent pimple patch Tame brow hair by combing them in place with a brow gel wandApply moisturiser on the perimeter of the face and the browbone Use primer on your Tzone dabbing with fingers Apply eye cream under the eye and outer cornersApply a foundation shade that works best for your skin tone Start from the side of the nose and move to the sides of the face using outward strokes Use a tinted corrector under the eye and blend with a beauty blenderUse concealer on the lower pocket corners of the mouth to brighten up dark corners if anyUse a cream blush peach andor pink on the apple of the cheek and blendCurl the lashes using a lash curler Using a brown eyebrow pen fill in the brows if they are scarceUnder eye patches micro current prep Serum prep Apply foundation Line the lids Apply blush on apple of cheek Curl lashes Peachpink eyeshadow palette Choose light pink for lipsUsing a good quality eyeliner pen shape the eyelid to structure the eye Use a lilac hue eye pencil close to the lash line and lighten it with a brushAdd peachy eyeshadow and work on the crease of the eye add another nude shade followed by peach eyeshadow again then a pink cream shade and some coco eyeshadowBlend these using deft strokes for the perfect shade The Barbie look isnrsquot just about being allpink it is a sensible blend of various shades from the pink familyUnder the eye use a neutral shade on the bone and dab lightly with your finger Add slight loose powder under the eyeLine your lashes with mascara getting as close to the roots as you canUse a bomb highlighter above the cheekboneson the high point of the cheekUse pink liquid lipstick dab it with a tissue and shape it with a pencil never on dry lips and voila you are doneTHE LOOKGo GlamPerfect for Celebratory dinnersBy Pati Dubroff on Waluscha DeSousaStart with a serum then a microcurrent and a kansa wand for natural meaningful contouringContinue with a mattifying primer under the eye on the chin in the pocket of the nose and around the corners of the mouthWaluscha DeSousa PicsAishwarya DeodharBrush the brows for a fluttery stroke fill with a brow pencilCheck the shade of the blush on the back of the hand Brush from the inside of the apple of your cheeks toward the outsideUse a base shade pencil on the eyelid work on it till you get a perfect baseUse a tan eye pencil underneath the crease area and leave space on the side Line the eye and blend it all inApply a dot of the illuminator on the inner eyeUse a highlighter pencil and bonetone eyeshadow that acts like a setting powder You can use a camel eyeshadow for longevity to seal the colourUse metal gua sha to contour Brush the blush from inside of the apple of cheek outwards Use a glowy pink lip shadeAdd a pop of light gold highlighter on top of the eyeshadow Clean the inner corner of your eyeUse a dark brown liquid liner to draw a thin line Add mascara on the lashesBrighten the side of the nose and any place that needs help with concealerUse a powder bronzer and move lightly across the cheek and forehead this acts like a mild contourerPut rouge on top of the cheeks and slightly on the corner of the eyesAdd a highlighter on the cheekboneClean lips with micellar water apply a tinted balm use a lip contour pencil to line them and soften the edges with a brush Fill in the lips with a glowy pink shadeDuboff shares a secret apply Skin Story balm on the centre of the lips eyelid and the tip of the nosemdashit acts like a chefrsquos kiss at the endDifferent strokes for different folks thinspDonrsquot contour if your face doesnrsquot need contouring thinspDonrsquot use a setting spray or strip eyelashes if you arenrsquot looking for a formal dramatic look thinspWhen applying body makeup be careful you could soil the dress thinspAlways conduct swab tests in natural lightPack it clean thinspDont break your back carrying a lot of makeup aroundrdquo says Dubroff adding ldquoKeep it grounded and centred Take care of yourself India is where I learnt this In fact I even clear the space and sage the room before starting work and always carry crystals in my pocketrdquo she smiles thinspKeep your makeup kit clean Use seethrough pouches to keep items organised and segregate based on looks thinspKeep a separate pouch for skincare skin tools foundation brushes and one of the extras just in caseSkin prep using toolsDubroff calls it servicing of a race car before a race ldquoCold tools are your friend while prepping and use upward strokes always If you have the time do more skin prep with tools it oxygenates and stimulates the skin Donrsquot do this if you have had fillers Facial dermaplaning is a good way to remove the top layer of skinmdashand small hairs do it with a guard on and your hair wonrsquot grow back thickrdquoTools to use Gua Sha ReFa Microcurrent devices Guasha with rollers