Every girl has grown
seeing her mother get ready while going out. The careful liner, the full pale
pink lipstick and the dust of compact powder- and we've atleast once thought
,"I can't wait to fancy myself like that."
Now that we are
grown up and ready, we face the one problem- what to buy and how much is
enough? It's easy to get carried away with the huge array of colours and
choices and brands and prices. So this is a guide to a beginner's make up kit.
It's very important
to know how much is too much. Make up should'nt look made up and people should
not be able to smell the cake of foundation off of you from a kilometer away.
1. The first most
important advice is- NEVER BUY UNBRANDED MAKE UP. The facial skin is very
delicate and sensitive and quality must never be compromised.
1. BB cream- Leave
the foundation away for special occasions and invest in a BB cream. It covers
spots, evens the skin tone and provides SPF, and you can use a small quantity,
it still does the job. BB creams also help repair the skin.
i recommend- Garnier
BB cream MRP. 100 for a small tube.
2. Kajal/ liner- an
absolute must for your everyday. Defining your eyes gets attention to your face
and adds more precision. Apply a line over the lashes and below if you like it,
for an Indian look.
I recommend- lakme
iconic or maybelline colossal kajal. MRP Rs. 175
3. Lipstick- This is
also a very important step. Lipstick adds colour to your face and choosing the
right colour is very important. For your everyday- pick shades called bare,
nude or light coral shades.
I recommend-
Colorbar lipsticks. MRP Rs. 270
4. Mascara- This is
optional but it does give a pretty amazing effect. Just apply 2 coats of
mascara for a natural look. For seasons other than monsoon, you can use a non
waterproof one, it's easier to wash it out.
I recommend-
Maybelline colossal mascara. MRP Rs. 350
5. Eye shadow-
Perfect for a date or a movie with friends. Apply a darker shade on the outside
and lighter shades on the inside. Pastel colours are in this season but do
invest in a classic light golden shade, it never goes out of fashion.
I recommend- Lakme
quartet. MRP Rs. 450
Along with these,
buy a perfume for a pleasant and fresh smell. A good addition would be a hair
serum to protect your hair against the sun and pollution and also tone down
that frizz.
I recommend- Garnier
Fructis silky straight serum. MRP Rs. 175.