Galaxy freckles: The next trend
Feeling rather experimental lately? The galaxy makeup trend is just the fad to try
What’s the fun in makeup without getting a little quirk or adding a little drama? Remember the neon eyes and multi-coloured makeup that brightened up the summer of 2020? We’d also taken note of the chunky glitter along the bridge of the nose, and the floating eyeliner — extending a cat-eye with a liquid liner and then adding another line to connect the two at the outside corner.
The makeup trend catching on this year is quite literally out of the world. We’re talking about the galaxy-makeup. And we’ve got experts to give us a little more about it.
“Galaxy makeup, as the name suggests, is about creating a space and constellations look using the vibrant hues like purple, blue, black and white across your face,” begins Aishwarya Bendre, Managing Director, Auric Beauty Products Private Limited. “This trend is focused more on the artistic aspect, where creating drama with the right blend of the shades is crucial to achieve the look.”
Aishwarya also tells us how finesse plays a key role in getting this trend right. “Galaxy makeup is quite a tricky look to create as there is no easy way to achieve it,” she cautions, adding that the key is to blend and to get the right shade of the Cosmo (space). “Apart from that, your artistic skills come handy when it comes to drawing the stars and constellations.”
WHAT’S NOT TO TRY?
Despite how the makeup trend is catching on, Sama Patkar, head of marketing, Sublime Life, points out that the Internet might want makeup enthusiasts to believe that because of its unique nature, attempting this makeup trend is something they must steer away from.
“But that is not the case,” she assures us. Then sharing tips on how to get the look right, Sama adds, “All you need to do is dabble on some blue and purple eyeshadow on the area from your left cheekbones and nose to the right cheekbone. A brightly cosmic purple eyeshadow should do the magic. Follow it up by coating it with some shimmer (completely optional). As your eyes aren’t coated with eyeliner, adding mascara will make your lashes voluminous, and your eyes will pop, thus further enhancing your look.”
Then, Sama points to what she calls the most extraordinary part of the makeup. “Just stick on some pre-glued rhinestones on random spots and join these with either liquid glitter or white eyeliner and you’re ready for a flight scheduled for Mars!” she says.
Makeup newbies can always play around the trend by getting started with the right blend of shades. While practise makes perfect, a few right steps will make a world of difference.
Aishwarya adds more tips to get the look right. “Keep your ideation ready and lay out your basic drawing first before starting it on your face. Remember to always draw your pattern with either a white colour or light black colour before you use heavy colours. Always use fewer colours and build it, as needed, so mistakes can be easily cleaned up,” she says, cautioning one to not overdo as excited as they might be about using too many objects from the galaxy. “Have a theme in mind whether its stars and moon or just stars and planets or simple constellations.”
The audiences have got used to seeing Bhumika Chawla in girlnext-door and homemaker roles. Not many know that she’s very adventurous. A biking enthusiast, Bhumika is glad that she got the opportunity to play a biker in Idhe Maa Katha, directed by Guru Pawan.
“It’s always a nice feeling for an actor to do something different. I have been fond of bike riding since childhood. I learnt it when I was in Class X,” she says, revealing that she broke her foot while learning to ride, and it took her three months to recover. “But that did not stop me,” she smiles.
While Bhumika leads a simple life, she likes taking up adventure sports when possible, and never shies away from having fun. From enjoying an exhilarating zip-line ride to scuba diving, snorkelling, rope climbing, underwater diving, long distance bike riding, etc., Bhumika is always game.
“I love being adventurous! Yeah, there is a streak of adventure in me,” she says.
“My son is studying Class VII, and I ensure that he completes his homework, online classes, etc. And I also pursue my dream of being adventurous,” the Kushi actress shares.
“Naturally, I think about my child before I think about myself. But most mothers need to think about themselves
too and strike a balance,” she smiles and says that while teaching kids, parents also learn new things. Bhumika’s son is fascinated by showbiz. “He would love to get into the TV industry. Let’s see,” she says, adding that going on adventure trips with her son gives her a different high.
Having spent over two decades in the film industry the Okkadu star is grateful for the opportunities and the audience appreciation she has got.
“I want young girls and women, especially middleclass people, to dream and achieve those dreams. Giving up on dreams is never a route to happiness. I have realised that one should not reach the end of life with regrets. I have no regrets, but the hunger to do more always remains. You have to be content, and at the same time, also dream. While contentment keeps you at peace, dreams keep you going,” the Simhadri actress philosophises. Learning to fly a plane is next on her agenda.
Giving up on dreams is never a route to happiness. I have realised that one should not reach the end of life with regrets — Bhumika Chawla