I'm Not Bossy, I'm The Boss: Makeup Inspo From The World's Most Powerful Women Leaders
The world is full of hard-working and powerful women, who've time and again proven themselves as worthy and competent leaders in all walks of life. With feminism at the helm of a lot of conversations and movements, the world is now acknowledging the contribution of women and the positive effect of #girlpower in shaping the world. For Women’s Day, we're looking to some of the most powerful women for makeup inspo.
Michelle Obama made a surprise visit to the Grammys 2019. She got a standing ovation after she addressed the crowd about #girlpower and how music has changed her life and empowered her as a woman. The former first lady looks pretty as a picture in her radiant face dominated by dark, thick lashes. Try the Threesome Mascara that curls, lengthens and volumises at once and will give you dream-like lashes in just one coat.
She has consistently been ranked among the world's 100 most powerful women. In 2014, she was ranked at number 13 on the Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women and was ranked the 2nd most powerful woman on the Fortune list in 2015. A successful entrepreneur, currently on the board of directors of Amazon and the former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi is an icon, inspiration, wife, and mother; she is a force to reckon with.
From Priyanka Chopra, Miss World 2003 to Priyanka Chopra, Hollywood Star, the actor’s journey has been an inspiration. After conquering Bollywood, she has carved a niche for herself in Hollywood single-handed. Here she is seen rocking an Ellie Saab gown at the Oscars 2019 after party. You can get her soft smoky eye with Manish Malhotra 9 in 1 Rendezvous eyeshadow palette and glossy mauve lips with Manish Malhotra Hi-Shine Lipstick in Mauve Struck.
At the young age of 25, Bhatt has established herself as one of the highest-paid actresses in India. She's also been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2014 and in Forbes Asia in their 30 Under 30 list of 2017. Riding on the waves of success of her latest hit, Gully Boy, Bhatt strikes a glamorous pose in a neutral makeup look, that seems to be her favourite. Often, Bhatt is spotted in barely-there makeup as it accentuates her pretty eyes and radiant skin.
After impressing us with her superb performance in Bollywood hits like Piku, Bajirao Mastani, & Padmaavat, Deepika Padukone went on to garner praise and attention in the realm of Hollywood by giving a power-packed performance in action movie xXx: Return of Xander Cage alongside Vin Diesel. The woman is unstoppable and continues to rule the hearts and charts even post her marriage to Ranveer Singh. We love Deepika Padukone’s high on highlighter look.The strobed look is perfect for the summers.
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle was just as popular before her much-awaited marriage to Prince Harry. The former Suits star is now a British royal, fashion icon and a mommy-to-be. Along with concentrating on her royal duties and charity work, Meghan is also an avid humanitarian, activist, and feminist. Apart from her glowing complexion and flawless skin, her signature style is pairing a sun-kissed glow with dark, sultry eyes. Her love for nude lips is also evident in most of the looks.
The Oscar-winning star's song “Shallow” from the movie A Star Is Born continues to dominate the charts. We can always count on Lady Gaga to rock the boldest trends. Here, she is seen posing for her Oscar portrait, in a blue-grey smoky eye and nude lips. Don't miss those fierce arched, bold brows. The Stay Defined HD Brow Powder is an easy way to get those well-defined, show-stealing brows.
This new mommy is a tennis prodigy and holds the most Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles combined among active players. She is the most recent female player to have held all four Grand Slam singles titles simultaneously and the third player to achieve this twice. She is also the most recent player to have won a Grand Slam title on each surface (hard, clay and grass) in one calendar year. She is also, together with her sister Venus, the most recent player to have held all four Grand Slam women's doubles titles simultaneously. Need we say more? All hail the queen, Serena Williams. Here she is, slaying the Oscars 2019 red carpet in sultry eyes and nude makeup.
So which one of these powerful looks are you going to recreate first?
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