Bhumi Pednekar and Patralekhaa’s sculpted eyebrows take centre stage in this week’s best beauty looks

A single arch can do what contouring never could: change the story of your face. Eyebrows are one of the most defining features, subtly shaping expression and shifting perception. They balance the face, frame the eyes and can even alter structure, lifting or softening features. One arch, one angle and the whole face takes on new dimension—and when sculpted with precision, that impact only deepens.

Sculpted brows aren’t just about definition, they’re about intention. Whether feathered or boldly arched, they bring symmetry and focus, elevating the entire face and pulling a makeup look together with quiet authority. A well-shaped brow can soften sharp contours, anchor a bold eye, or make bare skin look more refined.

As celebrity makeup artist Sandhya Shekhar put it at the Vogue Beauty and Wellness Awards masterclass: “Eyebrows are the cornerstone of any makeup look.” Shekhar half-joked about wanting to carry a spoolie in her bag, on standby for any stray-brow situation. Beneath the humour was a clear takeaway: the eyebrow is no longer the punctuation mark, it’s the headline.

But this trend didn’t begin with social media. Long before laminated brows filled our feeds, classical Indian dance forms like Bharatanatyam and Kathakali used sculpted arches to signal character and emotion. Whether drawn high or sharp, they lifted features and added flair—proof that brows have always been beauty’s power move.

Today, that legacy shows up everywhere, from the smoulder of old-school Bollywood to the restraint of clean-girl minimalism. This week, Bhumi Pednekar and Patralekhaa brought their own interpretation to the stage, using sculpted arches to centre their beauty looks with quiet precision. No overstatement, no excess, just brows doing what they’ve always done best: pulling focus.

Bhumi Pednekar keeps it fresh with a luminous base that subtly catches the light. A soft flush of rosewater pink warms the cheeks, and a precise swipe of highlighter along the nose adds just the right amount of glow. Her eyes, defined with soft coral-pink shimmer, feature a crisp wing and a hint of sparkle at the inner corners.

The brows—laminated, full, and softly lifted—provide structure without overpowering the look. The finishing touches, including plump pink lips, beachy waves, floral studs, and a bold orange dress, come together for a refined and elegant result.