Best face forward

The good news is that this year, you can let your face breathe as experts tell us to stay minimal when it comes to makeup

DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD

Just when you could finally master the winged eyeliner, the beauty world has thrown a curveball your way. The double-winged eyeliner. With Kim Kardashian, Kriti Sanon and Sonam Kapoor sparking off the 
trend, it is going to be big in 2017. The eyes look better defined and more dramatic. Try L’oreal Paris Superliner Waterproof Gel Eyeliner. Adrian Jacob, Celebrity Makeup Expert

SAY HELLO TO STROBING

The fading away of contouring was inevitable. The year belongs to strobing and the Kardashian-Jenner
family has already moved to it. Use illuminating products rather than the shading ones. Dab highlighters where light hits the face, such as cheekbones, brow bones, the centre of your forehead,
down your nose, and on your chin.Makeup Expert at Revlon India 

NAIL THE GLITTER

While matt nail colour trend has spilled over from 2016, glitter will get all the limelight this year. Blue, purple, silver and gold colours will be trendy this year. Gradient, 3-D dazzling nails are what will see the light of the day and also the dance ball. Try different shades of glitter at Sephora stores. Rhythm Suri, Retail Training Manager, Sephora

SHIMMER IS IN

Shimmer is going to topple gloss. So, ditch the oil-based and cream-based highlighters and stock your make-up bag with mineralised foundations. A bronzed look in shades of gold and deep brown will take the centrestage. Pearl highlighters on the cheeks can be used for a lifted look. Try Oriflame Giordani Gold Bronzing Pearls.Aakriti Kochar, Beauty & Makeup Expert, Oriflame India

PINK IS THE NEW NUDE

Pink will be the new neutral in 2017. It is a fresh take to last year's bare face. The beauty of pink is that one can pull it off on any part of the face. So be it high on the cheeks, graphic yet soft on the eyelids, or as
tinted lips. Try MAC Lipglass Rainbow Interlude White and MAC Powder Blush You’ve Got Me
Feeling White. Bharti Taneja, Founder-Director, ALPS Beauty Group

MULTITASKING MAKEUP

With emphasis on healthy glow, makeup products will put up a brave fight against skin damage, pollution and environmental stress. More than just enhancing the look, the products will pamper the skin. So, the lipstick will condition the lips, mascara will boost lash growth, and foundation will improve the skin tone. Try ColorBar Lip Prime & Care and ColorBar Mousse Foundation. Elizabeth Tapsall, Makeup & Beauty Expert, ColorBar