10 beauty and wellness tricks you can learn from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Instagram

She's been called “the most beautiful woman in the world”, but on social media, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan keeps it real. She doesn't post on Instagram all that much, but when does, you'll get sneak-peeks of sweet snaps with her family interspersed with glam shots from her Cannes red carpets. If you like taking a cue from her red lipstick and cat-eye look, here are some of our favourite picks. 

1. Taking an inside-out approach is important

Rai Bachchan has always spoken out about approaching beauty in a holistic manner, even back in her pageant days. Now, as she raises her daughter Aaradhya, the actor has doubled down on this mantra. “The beauty advice I would pass on to my daughter is simple—always drink a lot of water, nourish your skin and hair with vitamin-rich food and keep it simple,” she shared in an interview with Vogue India. “I think the biggest learning I can give her is to be at peace with herself and be happy—that will make her a naturally beautiful human being, inside and out.”

2. DIY skincare is fun to whip up

While she might have skincare products she loves, Rai Bachchan likes to try DIY skincare recipes to brighten and moisturise her skin too. Her favourite picks? “A pack with besan, cream, and turmeric, a massage with honey and curd, a banana face mask, and milk and almond oil face packs.” She prefers ingredients you can easily get at home, and reaches for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory ones.

3. Aromatherapy can help you wind down

With a busy working schedule, Rai Bachchan knows the importance of finding something that can help her unwind and calm down. “I swear by aromatherapy,” she shared in an interview. Aromatherapy works by stimulating smell receptors in the nose, which then send messages through the nervous system to the limbic system, which is the part of the brain that controls emotions. The actor's favourite essential oils include sandalwood, which she deems great for the skin, chamomile or lavender to relieve stress and eucalyptus or lemongrass to improve immunity.

4. Switching your hairstyles around can be fun

Rai Bachchan has tried every hairstyle out there—a shellacked updo with lots of volume, red streaks, tight curls, straight strands—so she's ready to do something new every time. “How I wear my hair depends on my mood, the occasion and what I am wearing. I’m not fussy about wearing it a certain way—I like experimenting,” she shared about her ever-changing hairstyles. If you're looking for a bold hairstyle that'll ensure you'll make a statement, take cues from her.  

5. Try oiling your hair

But if you're using heat tools like straighteners and curler, or spritzing on products like hairspray and mousse, taking care of your strands is just as important. She does so by applying oil and massaging it in her hair—this improves elasticity and prevents breakage. “I do feel it’s extremely important to nourish and oil your hair regularly, and essential oils are my biggest indulgence. It’s also really important to eat healthy, as what you eat has a direct impact on your skin and hair,” she shared.

6. Red lipstick will never let you down

Once you've got the red lipstick that really works for you—matte, glossy, deep or bright—a swipe of it can have an instant transformative effect. A punchy red pout ups the glamour quotient and lends confidence whenever you wear it, and Rai Bachchan agrees. “Red lips have the power to attract everyone’s attention and make you feel red-carpet-ready instantly,” she confirmed. Her go-to? L’Oréal Paris Pure Reds in Lincoln Rose.

7. Have a day and night makeup routine you love

Even though she keeps things dramatic on the red carpet, Rai Bachchan has a routine that she relies on, picking colours and textures that work well for her skin and her looks. “For the day, I am partial to lip colours in shades of nude, pink, peach, beige and earthy brown,” she shared. In the night, when she's going out or stepping out for an event, she normally opts for “light shimmery shades for the lips and smoky eyes.” While matte is her favourite for the daytime, glossy and shiny is her cue for the night. 

8. Keep mascara on hand

Mascara is important to accentuate your eyes, and Rai Bachchan likes to really pile it on, choosing to curl her lashes and then applying a lengthening and volumising mascara on the top and bottom. “To play up my eyes I use a volumising mascara,” she confirmed. 

9. A cat-eye is always a good idea

She loves using a liquid liner to create a sharp flick on the upper lid, which usually works with a smoky eye or cut-crease eyeshadow look. Despite all her standout makeup looks for the Cannes red carpet, she still has a must-have she relies on. “My team and I look to do something different each time, although my favourite is winged eyes matched with bold red lips,” she shared. 

10. Beauty is meant to be experimented with

What with her purple lipstick and gold eyeshadow, Rai Bachchan isn't a stranger to an OTT beauty look. “Fashion and makeup is like art—I have fun with it,” she shared, explaining that she likes leaving it to the pros to make her major beauty choices. “There’s also a whole team of professionals involved, like the stylists, hairdressers, make-up artists and designers. But the bottom line for me is that I don’t lose my personality and I stay comfortable.”

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