A Beginner's Guide To Makeup- Part 1

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First of all, let me tell you that make up is and should be a personal choice. I am in no way asking you to start using make up if you're not comfortable with it because you are beautiful with or without it, and let no one tell you otherwise. :)
Secondly, entering the world of makeup with so many brands and products can be a bit overwhelming, to be honest. I still struggle to find the right products, but trust me, only and only the right products will make a difference. To help you out, I have listed some of the products that you can start working with if you are a beginner.

PS. I am just talking about base and contouring in this one. I will write about other products in the next post. All the products are the ones that I have tried and tested.

1. Primer
A primer is very important as it provides a smooth base for your foundation and makes it last all day long. This step should really not be missed. Some of the primers that I swear by are-
•Innisfree no sebum blur primer- INR800

I have finished two tubes and it's just amazing. It controls oil, gives you a matte finish but doesn't dry up the face.

•Colorbar perfect match primer- INR 660

•NYX proffesional make up shine killer- INR 1425

2. Foundation
For a perfect base, try and find the shade that complements your skin the best. DO NOT try to go for a lighter/darker shade than your natural skin tone, as it would look unflattering. I like using liquid foundations but you can also go for mousse or powder based depending on the coverage, and type of skin you have.

  •  Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Liquid Foundation - INR 725 ( best buy under budget)


 Maybelline Fit Me matte foundation-INR 575

  • NYX Proffesional make up total control drop foundation -INR 1250( it comes in so many different shades, you will find yours for sure)


3. Concealer
For concealing the pigmented areas, go for a shade that matches your skin tone. But if you want to brighten up or highlight some parts of your face, choose a shade lighter than your skin tone but have the same undertone. If you do not know what I am talking about, there are a lot of tutorials on You Tube that you can watch and understand it better.


LA girl pro conceal hd- INR 535
  •  NYX professional make up hd photogenic concealer wand- INR 525
  •  MAC matchmaster concealer- INR2100
  •  Maybelline dream lumi touch concealer-INR600

4. Contour
I don't contour my face on a daily basis. And it is not a must follow step if you are just trying to figure out how to do make up. But if you do, these are my best picks.

•Maybelline NewYork V face duo stick-INR 650
•NYX professional makeup wonder stick- INR835
I prefer contour sticks over powders as they are easy to use and the finish is just perfect.

5. Loose powder/compact powder

  •  Maybelline NewYork fit me matte+ poreless powder- INR 485
  •  Nykaa skin genius perfecting and hydrating compact- INR 525. This is a new product, comes in different shades and perfect for everyday use.
•Bobbi Brown sheer finish loose powder- 3300
It is a bit on the expensive side, but works amazingly well.

•LA girl pro hd setting powder- INR 1000

Now that you have your perfect base on, I'll talk about more products in my next post. All the products are easily available online and in stores.💛 Do let me know if the post was helpful. It would mean a lot to me.


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