Beauty Talk with Amrita Arora and Clint Fernandes

Your beauty secrets…
It has to be cleansing, toning and moisturizing. I avoid applying anything that is damaging to my hair. As kids, my sister and myself were not allowed to put make-up. But at that age, make-up fascinates you. So we would rub beetroot for that pink blush on the cheeks! It’s a make-up tip that has stuck with me. Rub some beet on your cheeks and keep it on for a few minutes before washing it off with water. Just make sure it’s not on your cheeks for too long. The effect then is not pink but purple!

What do you always carry in your bag?
Wallet, house keys, Kiehl's Lip Balm #1, M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder and my nephew’s pictures.


Clint Fernandes has worked with Bollywood biggies like Kareena Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, and Amrita Arora. He has assisted “hair maestro” Laurent Philippon. “Make-up is an art. I never get tired of it,” feels Clint, for whom the learning process is always on. “Every time I visit the Paris couture and pret seasons, I pick up new ways and techniques,” he smiles. We caught him applying make-up to one of his favorites. Clint shared a tip or two about make-up and hair...

What are the current trends in hair and make-up?
Metallic is in. Gold and glitter are hot. The 40s look is back. Go in for smoky eyes. When it comes to lip color, apart from the flesh tones, red, pink and magenta are in. Hair could be kept straight, or you could go the glam curl way.
The worst make-up mess you have seen?
The wrong base color. Often girls assume that they are fairer than they actually are. They end up looking like ghosts.
Must-haves in you make-up bag…
M.A.C Studio Fix, M.A.C Moisturelush Cream and M.A.C Lipsticks, which he adds are the best.

Who do you enjoy working with?
Malaika Arora Khan. Whether you put make-up on her or not, she always looks great. Her skin just picks up light naturally. Laila Rouass is good too.

How good is the Pakistani/Indian cosmetics industry compared to the foreign products?
They are on a par with international standards. Customers need to change the way they think: anything desi (Pakistani/Indian) need not be bad. But there are not many credible professionals there, most people do it as a side thing.