Sure your makeup kit must be overflowing with all sorts of products, but its really not easy to carry all that jazz around with you everywhere you go. You need stuff you can wear during the day and the night. So here are some makeup essentials every girl must have on her :)
1) Concealer.
Whether you go to a party or its just another day at college for you, you want your skin looking clear and flawless. Standing at a close distance from your friends or date, you don't wanna be conscious of the blemishes on your face :( So to avoid this, you'll need a concealer :)
Get the shade that suits your complexion best and add it to your essentials kit!
Kryolan Concealer
2) Compact.
You may travel all day. Work, shopping, college or school. The pollution and sweat will really take a toll on you. Sweating causes your makeup to smudge and drip. Concealer stains on your crisp white shirt just before you get to work will be a disaster no doubt! All you need to do is keep a compact handy :)
Just a light touch up before you get off your cab is all you need! The compact will soak up all the sweat and cover up every little area that might have gotten smudged thanks to the heat and pollution outside. So you have a look just as fresh as you did right before you left home :)
3) Your favorite shade of Lipstick or Gloss.
I'm sure you have one particular lipstick or gloss that's your favorite. Carry this one with you! Wherever you may go, a dash of your lip gloss or just one round of the lipstick will definitely give your face a more complete look. Plain lips do no good to the rest of the makeup you wear. If you aren't into colors, just carry a clear lip gloss. That always does the tirck ;) You also get a wide variety of fruity lip balms which keep your lips hydrated and soft and the colors and flavors to offer are just to die for :D
Fruity lip balms by NYX. Watermelon falavored!
NYX products are available at Beauty Center.
4) A Nude and Black eye shadow.
Whatever kohl you may wear, eye shadow will only make it look better. If you're out during the day the nude eye shadow gives your eyes a soft golden glow look which is just perfect coz you don't wanna end up looking too dramatic during the day if you're just off shopping or to work. (I prefer nude eye shadow to any other color because nude goes with everything. You might carry a pink eye shadow and next thing you realize you're wearing a green outfit! :\ Now pink eye shadow on a green outfit will definitely make you wanna shoot yourself :| )
Nude eye shadow palette by NARS.
Nude eye shadow look.
If you have plans for the night, the black eye shadow is now in action :D No one can get enough of the smokey eye look :D Lots of black with a hint of nude and some good amount of smudging can make your eyes look absolutely sexy for the night!
Smokey Eyes at its best! :D
5) A smudge proof eyeliner.
You may be fond of real dark eyes or just a hint of kohl on your waterline, whatever it may be, eyeliner is must! Your eyes and face end up looking absolutely dull and dead when you have no eyeliner on you! So this one's the MOST important. If you're fond of wearing dark and thick eyeliner PLEASE make sure its smudge proof. You don't wanna end up looking like a character from some horror movie by the time you reach wherever you were headed :|
6) A Bronzer and a Blush.
A little bit of pink blush on the cheeks in just perfect when you're out during the day rather than bronzer. Bronzer is more for the night. You're off clubbing and a bronzer will just add to your sexy once you have your smokey eyes and 6 inch heels on ;) You'll be left with the perfect sun-kissed look just right for a night out :)
7) Mascara.
Mascara is important to give your eyes the final finish and to make your eye shadow stand out. If you notice, once you get done with applying eye shadow, a lot if ends up falling on your lashes making them look powdery and white-ish. Mascara makes your eye shadow stand out. If you don't have naturally long lashes, you can always go in for fake ones. They are very common and almost all celebs wear them. They are easily available too. You can adjust the length by cutting off the excess.
8) A Pocket Mirror.
You wanna keep a check on your makeup from time to time i'm sure so its very important to have a pocket mirror on you. You get tonnes of pocket mirrors everywhere in amazingly cute designs and shapes. If you don't own one yet, get one! :)
Cute pin up girl pocket mirror! :D
9) Oil Control Wipes and Soft Tissues.
Oil control wipes are a blessing in disguise! These tiny blue paper films soak up all the oil from your face when you're out travelling in the heat with makeup on you. And the best part, the makeup remains untouched :D Your makeup stays the way it is and the wipes just soak up all the impurities and oil off your face leaving you looking fresher than ever! This I suggest is an every girl's must have!
Oil control wipes by Clean and Clear. Easily available and a must have! :)
Soft tissues are always essential in case you wanna wipe of any smudged makeup or just to dab your face in general. They're soft and come in a tiny packet and some of them are brilliantly scented :D (You may use these if the Oil Control Wipes are not available to you)
And now to keep all of this, you can get a nice looking makeup pouch :D
1) Concealer.
Whether you go to a party or its just another day at college for you, you want your skin looking clear and flawless. Standing at a close distance from your friends or date, you don't wanna be conscious of the blemishes on your face :( So to avoid this, you'll need a concealer :)
Get the shade that suits your complexion best and add it to your essentials kit!
2) Compact.
You may travel all day. Work, shopping, college or school. The pollution and sweat will really take a toll on you. Sweating causes your makeup to smudge and drip. Concealer stains on your crisp white shirt just before you get to work will be a disaster no doubt! All you need to do is keep a compact handy :)
Just a light touch up before you get off your cab is all you need! The compact will soak up all the sweat and cover up every little area that might have gotten smudged thanks to the heat and pollution outside. So you have a look just as fresh as you did right before you left home :)
Compact by Dior. The brand says it all. Expensive yes, but then again you can't go wrong with this one!
3) Your favorite shade of Lipstick or Gloss.
I'm sure you have one particular lipstick or gloss that's your favorite. Carry this one with you! Wherever you may go, a dash of your lip gloss or just one round of the lipstick will definitely give your face a more complete look. Plain lips do no good to the rest of the makeup you wear. If you aren't into colors, just carry a clear lip gloss. That always does the tirck ;) You also get a wide variety of fruity lip balms which keep your lips hydrated and soft and the colors and flavors to offer are just to die for :D
These Makeup Forever Lab Shine lip glosses come in a wide range of shades you can wear during the day as well as night :)
Bobbi Brown lipsticks from the Cabana Coral range. Don't know if people really know about this brand but its supposed to be best makeup brand in the world. These lipstick smell great and are so smooth, you lips just feel great! :D Pricey again, but just go for it!
This clear gloss by Elizabeth Arden is just perfect if you want a soft and casual look :)
The Elizabeth Arden showroom is at the Hilton Hotel, Nariman Point, Mumbai.
These lip balm tins by Benefit and just to die for! Lots of flavors and absolutely colorful! :D
Born Lippy by The Body Shop is what you need if you're into a highly glossy look! These glosses shine a hell lot! These are available anywhere. The Body Shop showroom is at Phoenix Mills, Palladium level 1, Lower Parel, Mumbai,
NYX products are available at Beauty Center.
4) A Nude and Black eye shadow.
Whatever kohl you may wear, eye shadow will only make it look better. If you're out during the day the nude eye shadow gives your eyes a soft golden glow look which is just perfect coz you don't wanna end up looking too dramatic during the day if you're just off shopping or to work. (I prefer nude eye shadow to any other color because nude goes with everything. You might carry a pink eye shadow and next thing you realize you're wearing a green outfit! :\ Now pink eye shadow on a green outfit will definitely make you wanna shoot yourself :| )
If you have plans for the night, the black eye shadow is now in action :D No one can get enough of the smokey eye look :D Lots of black with a hint of nude and some good amount of smudging can make your eyes look absolutely sexy for the night!
Carbon by Mac is just perfect to get your smokey eye look! The Mac showroom is at Phoenix Mills, Palladium level 2, Lower Parel, Mumbai,
5) A smudge proof eyeliner.
You may be fond of real dark eyes or just a hint of kohl on your waterline, whatever it may be, eyeliner is must! Your eyes and face end up looking absolutely dull and dead when you have no eyeliner on you! So this one's the MOST important. If you're fond of wearing dark and thick eyeliner PLEASE make sure its smudge proof. You don't wanna end up looking like a character from some horror movie by the time you reach wherever you were headed :|
Smudge proof eyeliners by Lancome. The duo provides you with the liner at one end and a smudge stick at the other end. Very functional! Price is approximately 1000 bucks. The Lancome showroom is at Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
6) A Bronzer and a Blush.
A little bit of pink blush on the cheeks in just perfect when you're out during the day rather than bronzer. Bronzer is more for the night. You're off clubbing and a bronzer will just add to your sexy once you have your smokey eyes and 6 inch heels on ;) You'll be left with the perfect sun-kissed look just right for a night out :)
Bronzer by Mac. This is bronzer duo. Both the shades in the duo are gorgeous! And also, you need to use this one in small amounts as it is highly pigmented.
Pink blush by Mac.
Bronzer and blush duo by NARS. This would be a smart buy! :D
Mascara is important to give your eyes the final finish and to make your eye shadow stand out. If you notice, once you get done with applying eye shadow, a lot if ends up falling on your lashes making them look powdery and white-ish. Mascara makes your eye shadow stand out. If you don't have naturally long lashes, you can always go in for fake ones. They are very common and almost all celebs wear them. They are easily available too. You can adjust the length by cutting off the excess.
This Volume Shocking mascara by L'Oreal gives your lashes massive volume making them look really long and full.
Fake eye lashes.
Kim Kardashian wearing fake lashes for one of her photo shoots.
8) A Pocket Mirror.
You wanna keep a check on your makeup from time to time i'm sure so its very important to have a pocket mirror on you. You get tonnes of pocket mirrors everywhere in amazingly cute designs and shapes. If you don't own one yet, get one! :)
9) Oil Control Wipes and Soft Tissues.
Oil control wipes are a blessing in disguise! These tiny blue paper films soak up all the oil from your face when you're out travelling in the heat with makeup on you. And the best part, the makeup remains untouched :D Your makeup stays the way it is and the wipes just soak up all the impurities and oil off your face leaving you looking fresher than ever! This I suggest is an every girl's must have!
Soft tissues are always essential in case you wanna wipe of any smudged makeup or just to dab your face in general. They're soft and come in a tiny packet and some of them are brilliantly scented :D (You may use these if the Oil Control Wipes are not available to you)
These soft tissue packets are just too cute! :) Drop one of these in your purse and you're good to go :)
And now to keep all of this, you can get a nice looking makeup pouch :D
Makeup pouches by Chanel.
I love this one coz the lace and bow makes it look really sexy :D Also, the color combination is kick-ass!
Okay so this was my post on makeup essentials and I'd be glad if it helps :D
Take care! xoxo
thanks! this really helps!!! :))
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