Beyond the exterior, Padma's knowledge of makeup is obvious: "My interest in makeup long preceded the age where I even had my first makeup artist. I think part of it is because if you're a woman of color, you don't find those shades. You just become very creative in mixing them yourself. My mom will tell you the same story. I think I also just had a propensity for mixing colors. Mixing colors is not unlike mixing spices or cooking. I also think that there's a lot of self-adornment in the rituals of Indian culture," she explains. So, in her own collection, she sought to cater specifically to women with underserved medium skin tones.

Still, she's quick to give credit to M.A.C., too, which she says has long been one of her go-to brands thanks to their diverse offerings. "I think of the beauty companies that exist over the last couple of decades, and M.A.C. has probably been the best at providing colors that are super saturated and work on a variety of pigments," she says.

Though there are six lipsticks in the collection, it's hard to miss the emphasis on the eyes, which Lakshmi traces back to her Indian heritage — which heavily influenced this collaboration. "In many conservative, Middle Eastern Muslim countries, all you see are the women's eyes," she says, showing the thought that went into the collection. "It's a worldwide campaign," she says, explaining that "It'll be in stores in India, in Saudi Arabia. It was very important that I made sure I think globally, and that these colors work for everyone."

Regardless of skin tone, though, there's something for everyone — I'm pale as a ghost and would like each of the dual-ended eyeliners, thank you very much.

Allow us to take you through the entire collaboration:

There are two eyeshadow quads ($33.00 each):